An evening of food, drinks and the Gotham Knight at the Third Floor

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An evening of food, drinks and the Gotham Knight at the Third Floor

I just found out that the Third Floor (the event space in the Murrell building above Slim’s) is hosting another “In Good Company” food and literary event on Saturday night, June 11th. And to my geekish delight, this time it’s about “The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture.”

The second installment of Trey Graham’s cocktails-and-conversation series “In Good Company” combines food, drinks and discussion over interesting art, books and cuisine. 

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Why are the "Ward 4 Democrats" skipping the Ward 4 election?

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Why are the "Ward 4 Democrats" skipping the Ward 4 election?

Each person running for Ward 4 Council has offered different strategies and perspectives for what the Ward needs, yet each shares at least one common fact: they are all running as Democrats in a partisan election. The local Ward 4 Democrats, an organization that was created in 1975 to support partisan politics on behalf of the Democratic Party in the Ward, should be working to elect those four candidates and educating voters about them.

But they’re not. Why?

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Ward 4 & At-Large election readers' poll results

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Ward 4 & At-Large election readers' poll results

Votes have been tabulated, and the response was great. In the 48 hours the poll was available, there were 595 votes cast. So... who won this unofficial Petworth News readers' poll?

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"Kings of the Court": a look at the Celebrate Petworth 3x3 basketball tournament

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"Kings of the Court": a look at the Celebrate Petworth 3x3 basketball tournament

This guest post by Petworth resident James Salt looks at the second annual 3x3 basketball tournament at the Celebrate Petworth Festival. The tournament was expanded this year to provide scholarship awards to the high school, middle school and female student-led teams who could most effectively dominate Petworth Park’s outdoor basketball court. 

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Combine your love of Petworth and photography at the Library

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Combine your love of Petworth and photography at the Library

The Petworth Library is hosting a “Photos of Petworth” program to create a visual time capsule of the Petworth neighborhood in the summer of 2016. They're offering two photography classes and want you to share your photos in a "time capsule" special show. Learn more... 

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It's an unofficial election poll! Vote for your Ward 4 & At-Large DC Council candidate

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It's an unofficial election poll! Vote for your Ward 4 & At-Large DC Council candidate

In one week from today, June 14th, we have a primary for both Ward 4 and At-Large DC Council seats. Who are you going to vote for? Take the unofficial Petworth News poll and let your voice be heard! 

Update: Voting has closed. Look for results coming later on Thursday, June 9th.

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Draft agenda for ANC 4C June meeting

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Draft agenda for ANC 4C June meeting

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets on Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30pm the Petworth Library. Inside is the draft agenda for the meeting, subject to change (for example, there's been an incredibly painful back and forth over including the Code of Conduct proposed by Commissioner Jonah Goodman, so hopefully that one stays in the agenda).

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Celebrating Petworth: a photo gallery of the 2016 Festival

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Celebrating Petworth: a photo gallery of the 2016 Festival

The third annual Celebrate Petworth Festival was a great time! The musicians were amazing, the vendors were great (the Petworth History tent was packed!), the cutest dog show was, well, cute, and the 3-on-3 basketball game was great to watch. A lot of talented kids (and some not-too-shabby adults, either). 

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A year of weekly Petworth newsletters

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A year of weekly Petworth newsletters

Tonight's Weekly Update marks the 52nd issue — one year — of email newsletters. I started the once-a-week newsletter on May 29, 2015, and only missed one week (I think I had the flu that week). Everything you read on Petworth News is about or impacts our neighborhood, whether you live in Petworth or Southwest Petworth, Brightwood Park, 16th Street Heights, etc. It's about what happens here.

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An overview of what to expect at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

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An overview of what to expect at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

The Celebrate Petworth Festival starts at 11am on Saturday, June 4th along the 800 block of Upshur Street. It's going to be a busy day with events that should please everyone, from kids to adults, from hungry people to those seeking some fitness. Food, crafts, music, dance, basketball, cute dogs. Cool.

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Get to know the Ward 4 and At-Large DC Council candidates

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Get to know the Ward 4 and At-Large DC Council candidates

I've spent the past two months interviewing the candidates for At-Large and Ward 4 Councilmember, with the goal of giving voters an opportunity to get to know the candidates. Here in once place are links to those previously published candidate interviews, excluding two...

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Have a cute dog? Sign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth

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Have a cute dog? Sign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth

Have a talented pooch who you want to show off? Is your pup the cutest thing ever? Sign up for the Celebrate Petworth Dog Show, set for Saturday June 4th at 12:30 pm. Great prizes from local vendors and treats for the canine participants. 

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A conversation with Calvin Gurley, candidate for Ward 4 council

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A conversation with Calvin Gurley, candidate for Ward 4 council

If you live in Ward 4 or just drive around the area, then you've probably heard of Calvin Gurley or at least seen his campaign signs. Never described as shy of sharing his opinions, Calvin's emails on the various area listservs have garnered him some fans and some detractors. While you might not agree with all of his positions, it's hard to disagree with everything Calvin Gurley discusses, as he talks about important issues from the point of view of wanting what is best for DC residents.  Read the interview...

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A look at Calvin Gurley's campaign positions

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A look at Calvin Gurley's campaign positions

Calvin Gurley is running for the Ward 4 Council seat in the District of Columbia. A resident of Takoma, Calvin feels very vested in the health and well-being of DC residents and is running for DC Council for the third time. He thinks his passion, drive to help residents and his legislative ideas make him the best candidate for Ward 4 Council. Here are some of his campaign positions...

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