🎶 PorchFest 2026 Needs YOU 🎶 📅 May 30 | 🕑 2–7 PM Organizers are looking for: 🎸 Bands & musicians 🏡 Porch hosts 🙌 Volunteers Be part of the team that makes Petworth’s biggest music day happen. Visit their website to sign up! petworthporchfest.org

I feel you… somehow-still-sitting-there-Halloween-pumpkin. It does feel like this past year has deflated all of us. #ConnectingWithGourds #KindaGrossReally

💝 It’s Valentine’s… do you need a rose or a dozen for someone special? Swing by Flowers by Alexes at 851 Upshur St NW for a beautiful flower or full arrangement. 🌹🌹

Intersection of Upshur, Kansas & Ave by Library is closed at the moment. At least 2 people injured in what looks like a traffic collision between an electric bike & maybe a vehicle. 1 person rushed off in ambulance & one appears unfortunately deceased. No other details. (photos from bystander)

The date for Petworth PorchFest, the neighborhood-wide music festival, is set for Sat, May 30th. Porch music from 2-7pm, main stage at the Petworth Park from 5-8pm. You can sign up to perform or host a band! 🎸🎶🎷 www.petworthnews.org/blog/petwort...

✉️🥸 Did you send an anonymous "Letter to the Editor" to us about the snow & ice, & how the city should do better? We thought it was a great message & want to publish it! Buuut... We need to know the author's identity. Email us at [email protected] & then we can publish the op-ed as anonymously.

Join Petworth Peanuts for a fun book and winter “carneval” at Hook Hall on February 15th from 2pm to 6pm The event is free, all books and puzzles are FREE, and so is all entertainment! 📚🥳 www.petworthnews.org/blog/book-ex...

See Capital City PCS in action! Attend an Open House to learn more about their Pre-K3 - 12th grade programs. 📚 Get more information & RSVP today!: bit.ly/CC-OpenHouse2627 #DCeducation #CharterSchools #Sponsored

There will be a vigil on Thursday, Jan 8 in Sherman Circle at 5:30pm for Renee Nicole Good for those who with to gather together.

Enjoy Family Art Day at the National Museum of the American Indian on January 17th! Learn about historical and contemporary ledger art and narrative art, including story time and hands-on experiences with the "Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains" exhibit. Learn more at s.si.edu/49iLlIO

This looks like it happened in Petworth this morning in my old ANC SMD 4D04, at the southeast corner of Emerson St. & Illinois Ave. NW - @chenderson.bsky.social @janeese4dc.bsky.social @petworthnews.org

Do you have a great idea for how to help northern Petworth & Brightwood Park be even more amazing than they already are? Apply for the first round of Community Grants under Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D’s newly revamped grants program! www.petworthnews.org/blog/4d-2026...

I wrote an article for @petworthnews.org about a 911 dispatch mistake in Petworth this summer and how it is a part of an ongoing series of serious dispatch mistakes that are intentionally not being investigated. If you expect 911 to work in an emergency, 8+ minute delays are dangerous.

One of Petworth’s fun holiday events returns to this week! The Upshur Street Craft Fair is on Saturday, December 13th, 10am-4pm, bringing a full day of shopping, entertainment and family-friendly fun. 🎅🎄 www.petworthnews.org/blog/upshur-...

FYI... 🚧 Taylor St NW between Kansas and 13th will be a bit of a mess as DDOT repairs sidewalks, curbs, gutters and wheelchair ramps. Necessary work, to be sure! Work begins Monday, 12/8 - Saturday, 12/13 (7am to 6pm). The project is expected to be complete by December 19th (weather permitting).

The Petworth Library will close for renovations on Dec 11th, with a goal to maintain the existing facility & ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs. Interim services will be offered at the Mt. Pleasant Library or by US Mail. www.petworthnews.org/blog/petwort...

In July, a Petworth resident called 911 for a medical emergency. Luckily, FEMS 24 is only 2 blocks away, help should have been there fast. That didn’t happen: OUC sent the call to the wrong address. These mistakes cost time, property damage & potentially lives. www.petworthnews.org/blog/ouc-911...

My daughter made some awesome Maple Snickerdoodles for DC FEMS Engine 24 the “Pride of Petworth.” They were stoked to get the treats, and we thanked them for their efforts keeping people safe. #Thankful

Bring the family out for a howling good time at the 5th Annual Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm - 7pm. It’s a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration for the entire Petworth community, hosted by Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4D! 🎃👻 www.petworthnews.org/blog/spookta...

Ward 4 CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social says DC residents deserve answers on MPD & ICE coordination. "Our police must prioritize community needs – not the cruel agenda of a federal administration determined to tear immigrant families apart." www.petworthnews.org/blog/cm-lewi...

The 1st Annual 🥒 DC Pickle Bash 🥒 celebrates all things pickle in a new festival on 10/4 10am-5pm. Enjoy the best pickle makers, games, art, crafts & pickle food & drink, plus, a fun “Dill Disco” After Party (21+) 7-9pm. Enter for a chance to win free tickets! www.petworthnews.org/blog/dc-pick...

The Parks at Walter Reed put on great community events & have new ones coming up. The popular jazz series gets 2 new dates, plus new somatic movement & zumba classes. Plus, a cool live podcast with Nat Geo Kids “Greeking Out” podcast! www.petworthnews.org/blog/fall-ev...

Join President Lincoln's Cottage for their free annual Homecoming day community event. Tons of kids activities, petting zoo, pony rides, food trucks, tours and so much more! 🎩🐐🐴🎯 www.petworthnews.org/blog/cottage...

Art All Night returns to Petworth on Friday, Sept 12th. A mix of art, dance & different events happening all around the area, from Georgia Avenue to Upshur Street, up to Kennedy Street and down 14th Street. A great opportunity to enjoy the neighborhood! www.petworthnews.org/blog/art-all...

Petworth resident Dasha Perry has opened a mobile housecall veterinary practice called Perry Paws Mobile, bringing veterinary health care to the home. Easier for our furry companions, easier for the ones who love them. 🐾 www.petworthnews.org/blog/perry-p...

Got a dog? Got a trick or a great costume? Sign up for the Dog Show this Sunday, Sept 7th for a chance to win awesome prizes and world renown! 🐶🏆 bit.ly/DogShow25

Register your furry companion for the 🐶 Petworth Dog Show on Sept 7th at 3pm, and get a chance to win some great prizes! Enjoy a day of music, kids games & activities, food, business & restaurant specials and more! Learn more and register for the Dog Show! 🐾 www.petworthnews.org/blog/sign-up...

📢 My latest Councilmember’s Corner column is out now in @petworthnews.org — discussing how DC is responding to the Trump administration’s attacks, how neighbors can look out for one another, and how we must move forward as a community. Read it here: ➡️ www.petworthnews.org/blog/cm-lewi...

Petworth's own Lincoln's Cottage is inviting you to join their Social Impact Study (MSIIP) to help shape the future of museums and the Cottage. You'll get free access to some of their most popular tours, comedy nights & more. www.petworthnews.org/blog/cottage...

Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George shares how DC is responding to Trump’s attacks and how the community must move forward. She launched a Federal Enforcement Incident Report Form that residents can use to submit concerning interactions. www.petworthnews.org/blog/cm-lewi...

TIME magazine published an article about how DC families are being impacted by the Federal law enforcement takeover in DC. Several local neighbors are quoted. time.com/7311513/trum...

Join a 1-hour info session at the Petworth Library on Aug 23rd & learn how you can volunteer for 1-2 hours a week as a mentor, tutor or coach for local elementary, middle or high school students. 🎓📚⚽️ www.petworthnews.org/blog/dctmi-i...

The Dog Days of Summer event was moved to Sunday, Sept 7th! 12pm kids’ activities on Upshur, live music 2-6pm at Petworth Park & Dog Show at 3pm. Local biz specials & deals on the 800 b/o Upshur! A new date but the same great time for the whole neighborhood! www.petworthnews.org/blog/dog-day...

Get ready for 🎸Dog Days of Summer 🐶 a new community celebration coming Sat, Sept 6th! Featuring the Petworth Dog Show hosted by Drew, live music for kids & grown ups & fun games / activities for all ages, plus food specials & promotions on Upshur Street. 🍔 👗🍦 www.petworthnews.org/blog/dog-day...

Friends of the Soldiers Home (FOSH) is putting on another great July 4th Celebration 🇺🇸 from 4pm-9:30pm in the giant field on the grounds of the Home (340 Rock Creek Church Road NW). www.petworthnews.org/blog/july4-25

The Home Rules Music Festive is this Saturday, June 21st! This free, all-day music festival reflects the power, pride & creativity of DC’s musical legacy. Food, beverages, marketplace, activities and more. Tickets are free (special VIP tix available too!) www.petworthnews.org/blog/home-ru...

Looks like the Mayor wants to purchase (at a foreclosure sale) the building where Simple Bar is located (among other properties on the 5700-5800 Blocks of Georgia Avenue NW)! lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/... @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social @janeese4dc.bsky.social @petworthnews.org

🍓The 157th Annual Strawberry Festival is on June 14th, from 4-8pm at St. Paul’s Rock Creek Episcopal Church. ✨ Delicious treats & strawberry shortcake 🐴 Pony rides, crafts & games, giant bubbles & a moonbounce Bring a donation of non-perishable food items for the National Capital Food Bank.

Check out this awesome Petworth rowhome on Taylor Street NW that features a ton of high end updates, solar panels and a backyard cottage. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, finished basement and more in a spacious 2,227 square foot home. www.petworthnews.org/blog/feature...

Friendly reminder that today (6/12) is the deadline to submit comments to DDOT on the Grant Circle NW Safety Improvement Project (NOI 25-124): ddotwiki.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/...! Email [email protected] & [email protected] @petworthsafersts.bsky.social @petworthnews.org

Join your neighbors at the 4th Annual Petworth Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 14th, 10am – 12pm at Sherman Circle, sponsored by Petworth Peanuts. Join your neighbors for a great neighborhood event that celebrates us all! 🌈 www.petworthnews.org/blog/petwort...

Traffic safety improvements coming to Webster St. NW between Kansas Ave. & Illinois Ave. NW in Petworth! The comment deadline for NOI 24-345 is June 26, 2025 and can be submitted to: [email protected] @petworthsafersts.bsky.social @janeese4dc.bsky.social @petworthnews.org

Someone is either having an awesome proposal or birthday… or Uber just got weirder. (Do you tip the driver AND the horse?) Seen at Upshur & 14th… (h/t Z)

Join President Lincoln’s Cottage & the AFRH for a free tour of the very first National Cemetery on May 26th at 10am with a wreath laying & then tours at 10:45am & 12:30pm. Pay your respects to those who gave their last full measure for our country. 🇺🇸 www.petworthnews.org/blog/memoria...

The popular Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival returns on Sat & Sun, May 17 & 18. Enjoy a day of music, games, food & drinks (non-alcoholic, too!). Come support our neighborhood jewel! Readers get a 10% discount, courtesy of President Lincoln's Cottage. 🎩🥃🎶 www.petworthnews.org/blog/bourbon...

Petworth Peanuts & Ward 4 Mutual Aid are accepting donations for maternity, baby & children's items for the Mother's Day Free Market! They are accepting almost anything related in good condition. Donate your items or learn how you can volunteer. www.petworthnews.org/blog/donate-...

DOUBLE SHOOTING--- Near the Petworth Metro, Georgia Ave and New Hampshire Ave NW and also another crime scene at 800 blk Taylor St NW off Georgia Ave. Two males, look like teens, have been shot. So far, one sounds critical. Shooter fled on 4-wheel ATV. #DCCrime #PetworthDC

After taking over the former Slash Run space at 201 Upshur Street NW a couple of months ago, timberpizzaco 🍕will soon be offering breakfast sandwiches, classes and more out of the new storefront. www.petworthnews.org/blog/timber-...

Petworth PorchFest was a ton of fun and great music! 🎶 Thanks to all the bands, I neighbors and organizers for making the day happen! Big THANKS to Burn the Ballroom and Promising Local Band for playing!

Rain delay doesn't stop the music! Petworth PorchFest is still happening, now set for 2 days of music! Saturday is Main Stage music at Petworth Rec Center with Upshur biz offering specials to celebrate & then Sunday the 27th, the porch music kicks off at 2pm! www.petworthnews.org/blog/rain-po...