Petworth News

Petworth News is a community-focused news platform dedicated to delivering local updates and stories about the residents and happenings in Petworth and nearby neighborhoods in Washington DC. Founded in early 2015 by Drew Schneider on Facebook, Petworth News aims to provide valuable local information to help connect and engage the community. The website was launched in June 2015 and has been recognized by Washington City Paper readers as a runner-up for Best Community Blog in their Readers' Choice Polls for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. It has also received attention from Curbed DC and was highlighted by The Washington Post as one of their top DC blogs. In December 2018, Drew was honored with a Community Cornerstone Award from DC Councilmember Anita Bonds for his commitment to local activism. In 2018, Petworth News was a semi-finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in Local Journalism for its impactful story about Momma, a pitbull left outside in the cold, which gained national attention and contributed to new animal welfare laws in DC. Stay informed with Petworth News! Sign up for our free weekly email newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to catch local news as it unfolds, and subscribe to the Petworth News Weekly email for a concise summary of the week’s articles. We respect your privacy—no spam and your information stays private.