Residents of Ward 4 can now receive their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters along with a flu shot at the Petworth Neighborhood Library.
As violence between long-standing groups has increased in Petworth, local leaders try to get to the root of the problem by investing time and resources in community outreach programs.
Uptown Main Streets, a nonprofit helping small businesses gain recognition and funding, is igniting mom and pop shops throughout new areas of Petworth.
The Rounds, a sustainable refillable delivery service, launches in D.C. in an effort to increase the District’s waste diversion rate.
After a video of a car getting hit and flipped went viral, Petworth residents are “fed up” with DDOT’s delays in making traffic safety improvements.
Gun violence in Petworth this year appears to be even deadlier than 2020 — leaving the community torn over what to do.
A Dunbar high school teacher is changing lives and giving high schoolers in Petworth something to look forward to by helping them stay safe and out of trouble during the pandemic.
As colder weather approaches and D.C.’s coronavirus cases increase, some of Petworth’s favorite restaurants are preparing for whatever the winter weather holds.
A socially-distant Halloween parade, candy bag giveaways and candy chutes are some of the ways Petworth residents are celebrating Halloween amid COVID-19.
Renovations to the Petworth Rec Center are still incomplete and residents are not surprised by the delay. But, in the meantime, community members can enjoy other outdoor recreation and fall programming.
Advisory Neighborhood Commission members proposed several changes to the D.C. Comprehensive Plan that will guarantee public housing, build housing for the homeless, minimize displacement and promote community-led...
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