“What a wild ride,” a reader wrote to me today. Indeed it is.

According to the DC Board of Elections, Leah Anderson has won the election for Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C Single Member District 4C08, beating incumbent Timothy Jones after a last minute write-in challenge.

Updated 11:30pm 11/30: In the recount, Jones received 435 votes and Anderson received 449. (There were 20 other write-in votes for other names.) DCBOE verified that Leah Anderson has won the recount process.

Congrats to Ms. Anderson, and thank you to Mr. Jones for his many years of service to Petworth.

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November 30, 2018

Leah Anderson wins recount in ANC 4C08 election

November 30, 2018

“What a wild ride,” a reader wrote to me today. Indeed it is.

November 30, 2018

November 19, 2018

A recount in the close election for ANC 4C08

November 19, 2018

Elections for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner are generally boring. Usually there’s only one person running for a single member district seat, and if there’s two, well, there’s usually little fireworks. In ANC 4C, things got a bit heated in SMD 4C08 when incumbent Timothy Jones got a last minute challenge by Leah Anderson. With a close margin between the two candidates, DCBOE says they’re willing to do a recount.

November 19, 2018

November 15, 2018

DCBOE announces winners in ANC 4C08 and 4C04 races

November 15, 2018

The DC Board of Elections has certified the November 6, 2018 general election, including the local ANC races of ANC 4C.

November 15, 2018

November 6, 2018

Petworth ANC election results offers few surprises

November 6, 2018

The 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.

November 6, 2018

November 1, 2018

ANC 4C04 gets a write-in candidate, Nora Simon

November 1, 2018

While 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.

November 1, 2018

October 28, 2018

Interviews with candidates for ANC 4C and 4D

October 28, 2018

The 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

October 28, 2018

Free Homecoming community event at Lincoln’s Cottage Sept 19

Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.

Live music, dancing, fitness, and a giant book sale: The Parks at Walter Reed

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.

Lincoln's Cottage hosts free events for America’s 250th

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.

Porchfest is Saturday, May 30th — get ready!

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.

Take advantage of the DC Security Camera Rebate Program (updated)

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.

Check out 3 ways to find great Petworth Porchfest music on 5/30

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 brings a full season of fitness, music, markets and community events

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.