Sign up for the Dog Show or to volunteer at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

Sign up for the Dog Show or to volunteer at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is almost here! Kicking off at 11am on Saturday, September 23rd on the 800 block of Upshur, Celebrate Petworth is bringing music, food, kids’ activities, vendors and more to Upshur and 9th Streets. Sign up for the Dog Show, check out the Kids’ Zone and volunteer (a little or a lot!).

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Remembering Cesse Ip

Remembering Cesse Ip

Cesse Cameron Ip died of metastatic breast cancer on August 24, 2023, at her home in Brightwood Park. At 39, she was a fiercely devoted mother, wife, daughter and friend who deserved much more time. 

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Petworth local offers Zumba classes designed for busy parents

Petworth local offers Zumba classes designed for busy parents

On a recent Wednesday night, Melissa Hough leads me and a group of mostly new moms through a series of low and high intensity moves to the sound of Latin rhythms. The Zumba class, offered at 8:15pm on Wednesdays at Yoga Heights (3506 Georgia Ave NW), allows parents to work out at a time that accommodates children’s bedtime schedules.

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CANCELED ANC 4C seeks feedback on proposed Cannabis Cultivation Center

CANCELED ANC 4C seeks feedback on proposed Cannabis Cultivation Center

ANC 4C is holding a special meeting on August 16th to discuss “City Grown,” the upcoming indoor marijuana cultivation business off of Upshur Street. The indoor farm will not be open to the public.

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Groovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur

Groovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur

Christine Lilyea, owner of Slash Run on Upshur and The Runaway in Brookland, is opening a coffee shop/ record store / bar at 205 Upshur Street NW. Christine is partnering with Paul Vivari, co-owner of Showtime Lounge and the Neptune Room, for the new store named "Wake Me, Shake Me."

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Final show of Petworth Jazz Project on Aug 5

Final show of Petworth Jazz Project on Aug 5

Join your neighbors for the final Petworth Jazz Project show of the season on Saturday, August 5th at the Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Sts NW), featuring “Communion.”

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Charlotte Nugent, former ANC 4C Chair, passed away suddenly in June

Charlotte Nugent, former ANC 4C Chair, passed away suddenly in June

Charlotte Nugent was a beloved community member and advocate, friend, neighbor, education policy leader and new mom. She passed away earlier in June due to heart complications from lymphoma, according to her family.

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Turning a garage roof green and getting cool

Turning a garage roof green and getting cool

If you have a large garage like us or a front porch that you could transform into a green roof, I definitely recommend it. It is an upfront investment for longer-term greener benefits.

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Celebrate Petworth is bringing a full day of fun & you can help make it happen!

Celebrate Petworth is bringing a full day of fun & you can help make it happen!

Now in it’s 9th year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival is set for September 23, 2023 on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Here’s some details, and links to volunteer or become a vendor.

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Help pick a new commemorative artwork for Ward 4

Help pick a new commemorative artwork for Ward 4

Help select a commemorative works project to be located in Ward 4! Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street is partnering with the DC Office of Planning to gather input on the subject of a commemorative work for Ward 4: a statue, a street medallion, a sculpture, etc. You can help decide what is chosen.

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Volunteer to temporarily host a foreign exchange student at Roosevelt HS for a week

Volunteer to temporarily host a foreign exchange student at Roosevelt HS for a week

This is a great opportunity to help a young person experience a new country, and your own family to experience a new culture.

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Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

In another take on the expertise you may not have realized exists in your next door neighbors, one local resident started a company to help parents and teachers navigate the difficult to understand world of special learning needs in DC’s public school. Here is where Petworth resident Martha Hoffman and her company Grounded Learning helps neighbors.

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