Join Roosevelt High School "Tour de Roosevelt" on September 18th

Join Roosevelt High School "Tour de Roosevelt" on September 18th

The 2nd Annual Tour de Roosevelt will be a community bike ride on Sunday, September 18th starting at 10am. Register today and join the local fun!

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Jazz Project this Saturday 8/27 at Petworth Park

Jazz Project this Saturday 8/27 at Petworth Park

The Petworth Jazz Project returns this Saturday, August 27th, from 5-8pm on the lawn at the Petworth Recreation Center, at 8th and Taylor Street NW. Saturday’s concert is the second of a three-part series. This performance will feature "Lenny Robinson's Exploration" with an opening set by the legendary kids performer Baba Ras D.

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Enjoy a family fun day (and Petworth Jazz Project) at Lincoln's Cottage Homecoming on Sept 17

Enjoy a family fun day (and Petworth Jazz Project) at Lincoln's Cottage Homecoming on Sept 17

It is in the spirit of the Lincoln family’s delight with these scenic grounds that we at President Lincoln’s Cottage welcome the Petworth Community to Homecoming on September 17th. It will be a full day of fun that has something that will appeal to every single person in Petworth.

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You're invited to a community Q&A with DC AG candidate Brian Schwalb

You're invited to a community Q&A with DC AG candidate Brian Schwalb

The Democratic primary election for DC Attorney General is over, and Brian Schwalb won the primary. The reality is that DC is a Democrat majority town, so chances are pretty good he’ll get elected in the November general election.

Petworth News wants to give the community an opportunity to meet the person who is taking over for Karl Racine

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Sign up for the Dog Show at the Celebrate Petworth Festival!

Sign up for the Dog Show at the Celebrate Petworth Festival!

The popular Celebrate Petworth Festival is coming up on September 18th on the 800 block of Upshur, and once again, there’s going to be a Dog Show! Register as a contestant or volunteer today!

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Friends of Emery are hosting a Community Day on Saturday, August 13th

Friends of Emery are hosting a Community Day on Saturday, August 13th

Friends of Emery is sponsoring a community day on Saturday, August 13th.

It’s an all-day affair from 12-8pm, so grab some blankets or chairs and bring your whole family.

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The GOONIES and Bach at the "Movies on the Lawn" on Aug 6

The GOONIES and Bach at the "Movies on the Lawn" on Aug 6

“Goonies never say die!

Join HR Records this Saturday, August 6th for their second installment of Movies on the Lawn at the Parks at Walter Reed. Enjoy THE GOONIES, with music from the Washington Bach Consort.

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Join MPD for National Night Out on Aug 2nd at Emery Rec Center

Join MPD for National Night Out on Aug 2nd at Emery Rec Center

The DC Metropolitan Police Department is hosting “National Night Out” in each Ward across the District on August 2nd starting at 4pm.

Here in the 4th District, MPD will be hosting a fun day at the Emery Recreation Center (5701 Georgia Ave NW) starting at 4pm, highlighting our small businesses and artists.

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Petworth Jazz Project music line up announced

Petworth Jazz Project music line up announced

Here's the lineup for this summer's Petworth Jazz Project, July 30th, August 27th and September 17th.

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July 4th at the Old Soldiers Home is coming!

July 4th at the Old Soldiers Home is coming!

Friends of the Soldiers Home is putting on their 10th Annual July 4th Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate with friends, family and your community! Here’s details:

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Kennedy Street comes together to organize a kids' movie night (food, costumes & more)

Kennedy Street comes together to organize a kids' movie night (food, costumes & more)

Join Uptown Main Street on Friday, June 24th for a kids’ movie night! Zootopia will be shown at 8:30pm at the J&J’s parking lot at 716 Kennedy Street NW. The fun starts earlier with ice cream, costumes and more.

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The Petworth Jazz Project returns this summer with three shows: July, August & September

The Petworth Jazz Project returns this summer with three shows: July, August & September

Really excited to announce that the Petworth Jazz Project is returning after a long hiatus due to COVID. This popular free music event has been a summer-time highlight for the neighborhood for a decade, and people keep asking if it’s coming back. It is!

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Win tickets to the Nationals vs Brewers game on June 11th!

Win tickets to the Nationals vs Brewers game on June 11th!

Wanna go out to the ballgame?

Petworth News and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George are giving away 2 tickets to the Washington Nationals versus the Milwaukee Brewers game on Saturday, June 11th at 4:05pm.

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Home Rule Music Festival on June 11th celebrates home-grown music, culture and community

Home Rule Music Festival on June 11th celebrates home-grown music, culture and community

Home Rule Records on Kennedy Street and the HR Music & Film Preservation Foundation are hosting an awesome free music event on June 11th at 3pm at the Parks at Walter Reed.

We’re giving away VIP Tickets!

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