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Simple Fairness: D.C. Can Roll Out an Equity Agenda in 2021

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What is Council Member Kenyan McDuffie focused on this month? For one thing, there\’s the ongoing impact of gentrification. McDuffie, who represents Ward 5, says D.C. policymakers need to be redirected to prioritize economic fairness and inclusivity. This need is pressing. The median net worth of white D.C. households, McDuffie writes in The Washington Post, is 81 times the median net worth […]

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Sunset\’s Moved into the Future and Bloomingdale Historic District is Ready for Next Phase of Development

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It was back to business in the District!  The streets were treated with salt to melt the snow, in time for Tuesday night\’s 5E Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting. With a lengthy meeting agenda, Commissioner Bradley Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm through the microphone.  After roll call, with many motions to approve

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North Michigan Park Community is Ready for the Pax Liquor Store Protest Hearing

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Ahead of the City\’s Comprehensive Plan announcement, the North Michigan Park Community along with the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A are opposing the need for Pax Liquor Store in their community.  The liquor store protest hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019 and will be held at 2000 14th Street, NW at 4:30 pm.

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North Michigan Park Community and Advisory Neighborhood Commission Continue Protest Opposing Pax Liquor

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North Michigan Park residents are furious and plan to protest about the influx of applications from non-DC residents seeking to open and operate liquor establishments in their community.  This is the second alcohol license that the community has had to fight in the last six (6) months.  ANC 5A successfully opposed the 4 Seasons Convenience

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The Signs Have Been Selected for Saturday\’s Scheduled Protest

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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A held a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 20th at UDC Backus to continue planning and organizing the community\’s opposition to the proposed Pax Liquor at 4944 South Dakota Ave in North Michigan Park. The Special Meeting was well attended.  Chairman Edwards emphasized that \”we want to make sure we make it

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Community Sends Very Profound Message to Ward 5 ANC Commissioner\’s Ahead of Scheduled Liquor Store Protest

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It was certainly cold enough for Coors Lite, Budweiser, or Heineken to all chill outside while you cook dinner before a community meeting if that were your choice.  Especially, considering the fact that liquor store application was back on the Ward 5 ANC Monthly Meeting Agenda. Most residents disapproved of the liquor store in their

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Ward 5 Residents Do Not Want 4 Seasons Selling Liquor on Sundays

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A special meeting was called by the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A to address a critical concern.  Reviewing the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABRA) Application.  This review process was critical because of the deadline, and its content; the final approved language 4 Seasons liquor license. My note taking started on time, just when Chairman Edwards was reviewing

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No Prospective Retailers for Art Place: Pax Liquor Wants Patrons for Beer Tasting – Part 2

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   No prospective retailers for Art Place: Pax Liquor wants patrons for beer tasting – Part 1 focused on the Art Place at Fort Totten discussion during the ANC 5A “Special Monthly Meeting”. The other major agenda item was Pax Liquor, Inc. regarding a \”Notice of Public Hearing”. Commissioner Lewis set the tone for this

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No Prospective Retailers for Art Place: Pax Liquor Wants Patrons for Beer Tasting – Part 1

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   Back at UDC Backus campus for a second time in one month.  ANC 5A called a \”special monthly meeting\” to address some major concerns on the agenda. The topics: Art Place at Fort Totten-Current Phase and Pax Liquor, Inc. wanting to establish its community presence by applying for a liquor license.    Room 106 was

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