DCBOE announces winners in ANC 4C08 and 4C04 races
/The DC Board of Elections has certified the November 6, 2018 general election, including the local ANC races of ANC 4C.
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The Cottage is hosting a series of fun, informative and free events for the neighborhood and friends to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and shine a light on civic mindfulness.
Petworth Porchfest kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, May 30th with 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across greater Petworth neighborhoods.
Petworth Porchfest 2026 will feature more than 400 bands performing on over 150 porches. That’s a lot of free music within walking distance! This year, organizers have launched three new tools to explore the neighborhood and find the musicians, genres and porch locations for all the music and bands.
Here’s how to take advantage of DC's Private Security Camera System Incentive Program. DC offers up to $500 to residents and up to $750 for businesses and churches to cover the hardware costs. Article includes background, how to sign up and camera suggestions.
The DC Board of Elections has certified the November 6, 2018 general election, including the local ANC races of ANC 4C.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets on Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library in the downstairs meeting room.
Read MoreThe mid-term elections are over, and while there are some victory parties happening around the city, there are some “better luck next time” parties as well. Here’s a look at the results for ANC 4C and 4D.
Read MoreWhile a few of the seats up for election in ANC 4C and 4D only have one candidate, and a couple have two, 4C04 had no one step up to the plate to take over for retiring commissioner Michael Halpern.
Seems that’s changed.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commissions can be boring, and they can be dramatic. It’s all up to the various commissioners and their behavior and decisions. In the upcoming election on November, one Single Member District, 4C08, looks to have a contentious race suddenly pop up with a write-in candidate, Leah Anderson, going up against long-time incumbent Commissioner Timothy Jones.
Read MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commissions are the first layer of political bodies in the District, with residents elected in non-partisan positions to represent approximately 2,000 other residents in a Single Member District. Some ANCs are really contentious, others work hard, and some others don’t do much. While some Commissioners who serve also fit the same description, serving is one of the best ways to be involved in the community
Read MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C met on October 10th for their regular meeting. Congressional Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton was a guest at the meeting and spoke about what she has done to support the District. Developers spoke about their ability to make money and redevelop single family homes “by right,” and a new burger restaurant makes plans to open. Here are the notes…
Read MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30pm at Washington Latin Public Charter School (5200 2nd Street NW). Here’s their draft agenda…
Read MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commission meets on October 10th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. This meeting will host a special guest, DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4C held it's regularly scheduled monthly meeting on September 12th at the Petworth Library. If you couldn't make it... here's some notes about zoning issues, poop on Roosevelt’s softball field, rats and more.
Read MoreIn a story first brought to light by Petworth News, seven members of the religious community in DC and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C submitted a complaint to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) to have the alcohol license for the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue revoked. This week, ABRA made their decision.
Read MoreThe next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting is on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:30pm.
Read MoreFor your local political pleasure, here's the draft agenda of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C for their September 2018 meeting. The meeting is on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:30 pm at the Petworth Library in the Community Meeting room on the lower level.
Read MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets next on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. Here is the draft agenda…
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Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.
The Cottage is hosting a series of fun, informative and free events for the neighborhood and friends to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and shine a light on civic mindfulness.
Petworth Porchfest kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, May 30th with 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across greater Petworth neighborhoods.
Petworth Porchfest 2026 will feature more than 400 bands performing on over 150 porches. That’s a lot of free music within walking distance! This year, organizers have launched three new tools to explore the neighborhood and find the musicians, genres and porch locations for all the music and bands.
The Parks at Walter Reed has announced a packed calendar of events stretching from spring through late fall ensuring the Great Lawn and plaza remain the beating heart of Uptown. The calendar mixes free fitness classes, live music, cultural programming and fan-favorite markets. All events are free (or low-cost for fitness), all-ages and welcoming to all.
It’s been a minute! Petworth Jazz Project is back on with four upcoming shows, with the first one set for May 10th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
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Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.