Photos from the DC Marketplace, 14th Street & Florida Ave., NW

Taken Saturday, March 17, 2012.  More information.

Kimet & Aisha, Aunt Phillis's baked goodsAndrew offers samples of artisanal cheeses that he made; Chef Ken Silvia selling vintage jewely; Chef KenModeling bling & kitchen utensilsFruitA flock of wooden ducksVintage collectables

 Fashionable accessories & Avon
Grilled chicken & tamales, hot off the grill

At-Large City Council Democratic Candidate Forum, March 13, 2012

Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association is one of several sponsors of a forum of Democratic candidates for the At-Large DC City Council seat to be vacated at the end of Council Members Vincent Orange's term. The forum will take place on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, from 7 until 8 pm at the Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW. Doors will open at 6:30pm. A valid ID is required.

Participating candidates will be: Sekou Biddle, E. Gail Anderson Holness, Vincent Orange, and Peter Shapiro. All are welcome to attend. A reception will follow at Cafe St. Ex. 

The forum will be moderated by David Alpert of Greater Greater Washington. Sponsors of the forum are: Borderstan.com, Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission, Dupont Circle Citizens Association, Dupont Circle Merchants and Professionals Association, Dupont Circle Village, Dupont Festival, Greater Greater Washington, Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets, Logan Circle Community Association, Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association, U Street Neighborhood Association, and Urban Neighborhood Alliance. 

The primary elections are scheduled for April 3, 2012. On that day DC voters will choose their party nominee for November general election for an At-Large DC City Council seat. More information.

1421 Florida Avenue Construction

The residential construction project under construction at 1421 Florida Avenue will be discussed at the February 21, 2012 MHNA meeting.  Hari Sequar (the developer) will give a project overview and answer questions from the community.  See you there!