Scoop: DC DGS sells Petworth Rec Center for new $$$ condominiums
/Whelp, just heard that the popular Petworth park at 8th and Taylor Streets NW is going to be expensive condominiums.
Read MoreGet ready for Petworth Porchfest, the biggest outdoor music event in DC!
/Petworth PorchFest is about a month away — April 26th, starting at 2pm! With 250+ bands and 100+ hosts, this is shaping up to be a truly great fifth anniversary event!
Read MoreTake a Spring Break “staycation” at Lincoln’s Cottage! (Cottage Corner)
/On the week of April 14-18th, President Lincoln’s Cottage will be offering a variety of kid-friendly activities for neighbors looking to “staycation” during the spring school holidays.
Read MoreCouncilmember's Corner: Reimagining the Future of Georgia Avenue
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Georgia Ave has had its share of recent challenges. We’ve seen the pandemic take its toll on local businesses, neighbors struggle to afford the cost of rent, and buildings left vacant and blighted. Our public gathering spaces need to be more welcoming and accessible, and too often, lack of public transportation options prevent opportunities that exist here from reaching the people who need them most.
That’s why I’m excited to announce a new initiative to lead on this critical work: Reimagining Georgia Avenue.
Read MoreCrafting Connections with Your Neighbors and the Future (Cottage Corner)
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Rescheduled to Sunday, February 16th…
Join us for Crafting Connections on Thursday, January 30th as we launch a new interactive visitor experience that encourages connection. Paint, draw, collage and design a card for future visitors to the Cottage to inspire, provide hope or amuse them. Free for Petworth News readers!
Read MoreJoin an evening of reflection at President Lincoln's Cottage on Wednesday, 11/6
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We invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 6th to an evening of reflection at President Lincoln’s Cottage, a home where Lincoln found comfort and resolve in another time of deep national division. Join your neighbors for food, discussion and reflection.
Read MoreVolunteering 1-2 hours a week could change a kid’s life
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DCTMI is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 to unite people from all walks of life around a common goal: to connect caring adults with local kids so that they have the support they need to thrive, both academically and non-academically. DCTMI encourages a sense of collective agency and hope, working together across class, race, ideology, and neighborhood to make the world a better place… one child at a time.
Read MoreShare your experiences crossing New Hampshire Avenue for a research study
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Two local scholars are studying safety along New Hampshire Avenue and are looking for your input.
No matter our differences as people, we all have one thing in common: at one time or another, we are all pedestrians. My colleague and I are conducting a survey to hear what people have to say about crossing New Hampshire Avenue in Petworth so that we can better understand the lived experiences of diverse pedestrians in our neighborhood.
Read MoreCelebrate Petworth is Saturday, 9/14 at 11am!
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The 10th annual Celebrate Petworth Festival returns on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW! The day starts at 11am and goes until 5pm.
Read MoreIt's a family-fun bicycle event with DC Family Bike Fest on Sunday, Sept. 8
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On Sunday, September 8th, WABA and DC Family Biking are hosting a huge, free biking event that celebrates all the kids and families on wheels. Everyone is invited — no bike needed.
Read MoreGet Ready — Celebrate Petworth is Sept 14!
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This is the 10th year for this awesome local Festival, and this year will be awesome! Check out a list of vendors, pre-Festival events and main stage music and kids’ stage activities. They still need volunteers, so consider giving an hour or two to help out!
Read MoreAn interview with 5-year old about Lincoln’s Cottage Homecoming (and goats!) — plus, get free tix now!
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President Lincoln’s Cottage is welcoming our neighbors and visitors to enjoy the grounds as Abraham Lincoln’s family did with a full day of family fun. Homecoming is free for all to enjoy! The Cottage sat down with rising kindergarten student Maeve to discuss her hopes, memories and joys as the fun day draws near.
Read MoreSign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth!
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Enter your cute pup into the Celebrate Petworth Festival Annual Dog Show at noon on Saturday, September 14th.
Read MoreA therapist’s guide to your mental wellness in an election season
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With consequential presidential debates, an assassination attempt and last-minute candidate turnover, the political climate in the US can seem surreal and overwhelming. The intensity of the intersection of political control and human rights in the US and abroad is palpable. Here in DC, it can all feel like a pressure cooker requiring immediate action. Here are some ways in which you can care for your own mental health in the face of political uncertainty…
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