A look at David Garber's campaign positions

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A look at David Garber's campaign positions

David Garber is running for an At-Large Council seat in the District of Columbia. A resident of Shaw, he currently lives on Q Street and has lived in three Wards across the city (1, 6 and 8). David views himself as a the candidate with the most community-level experience and initiative. He wants to bring his grass-roots experience and his passion for supporting residents to the Council. Read about some of his campaign positions.

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DDOT wants your opinion on Visitor Parking Passes (& meters are getting more expensive)

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DDOT wants your opinion on Visitor Parking Passes (& meters are getting more expensive)

DDOT sent out an email today to residents across the city, asking for opinions on the Visitor Parking Pass program. If you want to share your thoughts, now is the time. DDOT also sent out a press release stating that parking meter rates were going up effective June 1st. 

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A quick look at Slim's Diner, and an opening date?

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A quick look at Slim's Diner, and an opening date?

Paul threw a small party to give an update for people who invested in the Diner to meet the new chef Chris Beasley (formerly of the Mandarin), souz chef Jeremy Riley, and the excellent baker Liza Moran. 

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Large police response to Monroe and 10th on Monday night

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Large police response to Monroe and 10th on Monday night

If you saw a helicopter circling and SWAT-like MPD trucks racing up Georgia and New Hampshire Avenues on Monday night, it wasn't a gang war or response to a terror threat. MPD was responding to a domestic issue. 

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My thanks for a great party: pics from the 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig

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My thanks for a great party: pics from the 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig

The 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig was, if I do say so myself, a great community party and a great time spent with really interesting people. Overall more than 120 people showed up to meet neighbors and fellow readers, enjoy great food compliments of the Pitch Tavern and grab some tasty cake. I'm thankful for everyone who came to the party and who reads Petworth News!

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First day of the Petworth Community Farmer's Market

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First day of the Petworth Community Farmer's Market

The day might have started out grey, but it's now sunny and getting warm. Tons of people and new vendors at the Petworth Community Farmer's Market - what a crowded venue today! 

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Do you dream of eclectic drinks?

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Do you dream of eclectic drinks?

This weekend's Literary Cocktails at the Petworth Citizen Reading Room, brought to you by Chantal Tseng, will be inspired by sci-fi wizards Ursula K. Le Guin and Philip K. Dick, compatriots of both genre and middle initial. Come by the Reading Room (at the back of Petworth Citizen) starting Friday night at 7pm to try out the original and interesting concoctions created by Chantal, as she pays homage to these literary greats. If you miss tonight, Chantal is also hosting the series on Saturday night. 

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Powell Spring Carnival is May 14 -- everyone is invited!

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Powell Spring Carnival is May 14 -- everyone is invited!

The Parents group at Powell Elementary, "Parents Organized for the Power of Powell" (or POPPS for short) is having it's 2nd Annual Spring Carnival, and they're inviting the entire community to come out and have fun on Saturday, May 14th from 10am - 3pm at the football field at Roosevelt High School. Food, fun, a raffle and more. 

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"Cappy's Crabs" replacing Crane & Turtle... for the summer

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"Cappy's Crabs" replacing Crane & Turtle... for the summer

Paul Ruppert sent me a press release earlier today saying that after the pop-ups, Crane & Turtle will become a local crab shack: "CAPPY’S CRABS: A Summer-Only Crab Shack in Petworth." Details...

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Petworth Community Farmer's Market opens Saturday, May 7th

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Petworth Community Farmer's Market opens Saturday, May 7th

It's time to get your fresh on! The Petworth Community Farmer's Market launches its 2016 season this Saturday, May 7th at 9am!

The Petworth Community Market will run from 9am -1pm each Saturday, May through November. They have been busy during the off-season recruiting new vendors and planning fun activities and are excited about the variety of awesome vendors, music, and activities they have to offer, both returning and new.

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Get ready for Spring Fling -- the day's schedule for Saturday, May 7th

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Get ready for Spring Fling -- the day's schedule for Saturday, May 7th

This Saturday, from 12pm to 5pm, the Friends of the Old Soldiers Home and the Armed Forces Retirement Home will be hosting their 4th Annual Spring Fling. Music, dancing, kids events, food and beer -- sounds great! Here's the day's schedule...

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A conversation with Leon T. Andrews, candidate for Ward 4 Council

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A conversation with Leon T. Andrews, candidate for Ward 4 Council

Leon T. Andrews is running for Ward 4 council for the second time in as many years. Last year he joined a very large group that ran in a special election to replace Muriel Bowser after she became Mayor. Now the seat is up again, and Andrews, who came in third in last year’s race, has thrown his hat back in the ring. Read an interview with the candidate...

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A look at Leon Andrews' campaign positions

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A look at Leon Andrews' campaign positions

Leon T. Andrews is running for the Ward 4 Council seats in the District of Columbia. A resident of Brightwood, he's lived in Ward 4 for most of his life. Born here in 1975, he left for college and graduate school, and moved back to DC in 2005. He currently lives on Jefferson Street with his wife Kristine and their three children. Here are some of his campaign positions...

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Update on shooting on Illinois, sounds of gunshots on Decatur tonight

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Update on shooting on Illinois, sounds of gunshots on Decatur tonight

It's been a busy day for the officers and detectives of the Metropolitan Police Department in PSA 407. There was a shooting around 4pm this afternoon on the 4500 block of Illinois Avenue, then this evening MPD responded to a report of the sounds of gunshots at 8th and Decatur Street

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