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Feb 14, 2024

DC Tool Library Holds Fundraiser To Replace Stolen Tools

The volunteer group lost about $11,000 worth of tools after a series of break-ins this month.

Dec 04, 2023

First Look: Snappy’s Brings Dive Bar Vibes (And Prices) To Petworth

The new place for cheap drinks and good times is from owners Sean Ryan and David Grenaldo, who’ve spent a decade working in the local bar industry.

Dec 20, 2022

First Look: Little Vietnam Cooks Up Big Taste In A Familiar Small Space

The newest restaurant at this Petworth location offers banh xeo, a Vietnamese dish that’s hard to find in D.C.

Jan 13, 2022

First Look: At Honeymoon Chicken, ‘Fancy Meets Funky’ With Fried Chicken, Mac And Cheese, And Champagne

The team responsible for Federalist Pig BBQ sets its sights on fried chicken with a new Petworth restaurant.

Sep 24, 2021

New Club, Room 808, Brings Jazz And Comedy To Petworth 5 Nights A Week

“I’m just proud to have a place where people can come five nights a week and leave happier in 2021,” says comedian Martin Amini, the club’s owner.

Jun 08, 2020

D.C. CrossFit Gyms Step Away From Brand After Tone-Deaf George Floyd Tweet From CEO

Petworth Fitness is among the local gyms distancing itself from the company.

Feb 04, 2020

DIY Maker’s Space Lemon Collective Is Closing Its Brick-And-Mortar Location

We’re not closing up shop, just transitioning focus,” says a co-founder.

Nov 12, 2019

Himitsu Is Now Pom Pom, A Restaurant Dedicated To ‘Whimsy’

The 24-seat restaurant on Upshur Street has been transformed into a Mediterranean-meets-Middle Eastern joint with colorful accents everywhere.

Jun 11, 2019

James Joyce Fans Are Celebrating ‘Bloomsday’ By Reading ‘Ulysses’ For 32 Hours Straight

For the fifth year in a row, the marathon is happening on Upshur Street NW.

May 31, 2019

The Short Eats Pop Up Is Back At Ten Tigers, Now As A Community Workspace

Find Sri Lankan street food, dance classes, and meditation workshops at this morning community space.

 
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