It’s all about the neighborhood
A reader sent me an email asking a complicated question about how the traffic patterns and lights are meant to work at 13th and Quincy Streets and Kansas Avenue. Then, as a quick follow up, what’s going on with the new lanes at 9th and Florida?
So I asked DDOT…
Read MoreHannah Wolfman-Arent knows a thing or two about baking. Born in DC, raised in Takoma Park and now living in Petworth, Hannah has wanted to be a baker since she was little. Her ultimate goal was in front of her, as she first worked for a community service organization after college before being encouraged by friends and colleagues to go after her dream. During Covid times she decided to take a chance and open Velvel Bakery. You’ll be happy she did.
Read MoreCome out and join your neighbors for the Sherman Circle Spooktacular (3-6 pm, Oct 30, Sherman Circle NW and surrounds), a FREE family Halloween event planned by Petworth Peanuts.
Read MoreSpirits: Double Vision, performed at a neighbor’s house in Petworth, brings together a group of 10-15 actors from around DC to perform ghost stories of their choice, in their own unique style, along with performances by Sam’s Heartbreak Trio, leading the audience through an evening of ghostly fables and mysterious yarns.
Read MoreThe Petworth Arts Collaborative is hosting El Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, October 29th at the Petworth Farmers’ Market (9th & Upshur).
Read MoreThe election for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Single Member District 4C05 is the only competitive race in 4C, pitting current Commissioner Paul Johnson against newcomer Brittany Kademian. Johnson serves as the commissioner for ANC 4C07, but his SMD will change to 4C05 with the changes to the boundaries next year.
Without question, this is a race filled with controversy and disagreement.
Read MoreThe minute I walked into Rue Cafe on 14th Street, I felt utterly at home. Between the soft lighting, comfy looking chairs, and gentle white noise of people hanging out and coffee being made, it was clearly the kind of place you want to stay for a while.
Read MoreOne of our Petworth neighbors, Annette Olson, has taken an age-old idea for using the otherwise unused space on her roof and updated it with modern science to save energy, water and money over time — as well as helping to fight climate change and flooding. This was Annette’s goal 10 years ago when she installed a green roof on her rowhouse and it’s been paying off in many ways for her.
Read MoreThis year MacFarland Middle School welcomed a new principal, Lucas Cooke. Cooke spent the last five years as principal of Hardy Middle School and is excited to now lead Petworth’s neighborhood middle school. Cooke is a Petworth resident and a parent of children in a MacFarland feeder school. Petworth News had the opportunity to walk around the school and talk to the new principal candidly about his goals and challenges he faces as he steps into his new role.
Read MoreANC Commissioners Jonah Goodman and Alan Wehler, along with Brittany Kademian (VP of Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4C05 candidate) are organizing an afternoon to fix the neighborhood sidewalks. They’re inviting everyone to come out to Grand Circle on Monday, October 17th from 5-6pm to join the fun.
Read MoreGuenet Tadesse reevaluated her passion for food service and decided what better way to get delicious food in front of the DC community than by opening a restaurant? She compiled the profits from her catering business and Gueny’s Café on Georgia Avenue was born.
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of attention on what kind of restaurant is coming to 821 Upshur Street NW, and now we know: Petworth Social Bar & Grill. Owner Ranu Rawat and Chef James Oakely say they’re excited to open the Southern style American cuisine restaurant in Petworth, looking forward to connecting with the community.
Read MoreLast month DC’s Office of Planning quietly released a streetscape design for Kennedy Street, specifically between Georgia Avenue and North Capitol Street.
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is back for another amazing event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW starting at 11am. Every year this event gets better and better, and this year will be no exception! Join your neighbors, local vendors and restaurants, and Drew as your emcee for the day (yay!).
Here’s what to expect for the day:
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