John Burke
@arlingtonjohn.bsky.social
Ethical Technologist, Product Person, Civic Leader
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SOME RCV NEWS: The D.C. Board of Elections has issued emergency rules spelling out how ranked-choice voting will work when it's first used for the June 16 election. There's details on what happens if there's an overvote, an undervote, if a voter skips a ranking, and more.
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
SOME RCV NEWS: The D.C. Board of Elections has issued emergency rules spelling out how ranked-choice voting will work when it's first used for the June 16 election. There's details on what happens if there's an overvote, an undervote, if a voter skips a ranking, and more.
All dentistry should be pediatric dentistry.
January 12, 2026 at 7:57 PM
All dentistry should be pediatric dentistry.
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“Since we launched, e-commerce revenue for bookstores has increased over 600%” — Check out our CEO and Founder, Andy Hunter, on Going Direct as they discuss how Bookshop.org works, the resurgence of local bookstores, and how we can continue to support them. goingdirect.substack.com/p/47-andy-hu...
#47 Andy Hunter: Anti-Amazon Tech Platform Reviving Independent Bookstores
Watch now | Bookshop.org has raised $43M for local bookstores through an e-commerce and affiliate engine that serves as a blueprint to revive local retail.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
“Since we launched, e-commerce revenue for bookstores has increased over 600%” — Check out our CEO and Founder, Andy Hunter, on Going Direct as they discuss how Bookshop.org works, the resurgence of local bookstores, and how we can continue to support them. goingdirect.substack.com/p/47-andy-hu...
New Year's resolution complete. I've doubled the number of visits from the Lamb Mowers in 2026 vs. 2025.
www.lambmowers.com
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Lamb Mowers Fairfax
Organic sustainable quiet lawncare service with goats to clear weeds in Fairfax, Vienna, Centreville, Arlington, McLean, Annandale, Falls Church, Fairfax Station, Springfield, Burke and Fair Oaks. Po...
www.lambmowers.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New Year's resolution complete. I've doubled the number of visits from the Lamb Mowers in 2026 vs. 2025.
www.lambmowers.com
www.lambmowers.com
The PMT pannino at Pupatella is a perfect sandwich.
December 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The PMT pannino at Pupatella is a perfect sandwich.
Bob and Edith's > Silver Diner
November 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Bob and Edith's > Silver Diner
The picnic table in the park asks, "What makes good neighbors?" If I had to boil my answer down to one word, it would be "manners."
October 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The picnic table in the park asks, "What makes good neighbors?" If I had to boil my answer down to one word, it would be "manners."
Alert the @drafthouse! Office chairs for a steal!!!
August 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Alert the @drafthouse! Office chairs for a steal!!!
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AIM's entire broadcast studio goes up for auction over $70K in unpaid taxes and rent
www.arlnow.com/2025/08/29/a...
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AIM’s entire broadcast studio goes up for auction over $70K in unpaid taxes and rent | ARLnow.com
An entire professional broadcast studio is going up for auction because of about $70,000 in unpaid debt at Arlington Independent Media, an official says. Hundreds of professional-grade items -- including...
www.arlnow.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
AIM's entire broadcast studio goes up for auction over $70K in unpaid taxes and rent
www.arlnow.com/2025/08/29/a...
www.arlnow.com/2025/08/29/a...
This is delightful youtu.be/piTvLuHWLyg?.... Hat tip to @pkrugman.bsky.social .
Stayin' Alive | @beegees | funk cover ft. @LizzyMcAlpine
YouTube video by Scary Pockets
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August 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is delightful youtu.be/piTvLuHWLyg?.... Hat tip to @pkrugman.bsky.social .
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🚨 I'm giving a presentation w/ Q&A on Bluesky & the Arlington community here to Arlington County's Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) this evening. I'd love to have quotes from residents & civic leaders on why they like Bluesky and the community. Reply here or send in DM, plz! 🙏🙏🙏
July 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🚨 I'm giving a presentation w/ Q&A on Bluesky & the Arlington community here to Arlington County's Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) this evening. I'd love to have quotes from residents & civic leaders on why they like Bluesky and the community. Reply here or send in DM, plz! 🙏🙏🙏
I finally found time to express my feelings for Plowy McPlowface: Plowy McPlowface
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Plowy McPlowface
Lately I’ve been thinking about Plowy McPlowface. This past winter Arlington County’s Department of Environmental Services (DES) released the results of a contest to give names to all o…
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June 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I finally found time to express my feelings for Plowy McPlowface: Plowy McPlowface
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Share feedback on a new park on the pike. publicinput.com/m88418. #columbiapike
4110 Columbia Pike Park Engagement - PublicInput
Note : The private development team has created the presentation materials and narrative. They are seeking your feedback on the final draft design between now and June 23 2025.
publicinput.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Share feedback on a new park on the pike. publicinput.com/m88418. #columbiapike
Thanks to DPR for a nice afternoon at Arlington Palooza!
May 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Thanks to DPR for a nice afternoon at Arlington Palooza!
The Grace Hopper Center is coming along nicely. #columbiapike
April 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Grace Hopper Center is coming along nicely. #columbiapike
The DeVito campaign is getting aggressive 😂
April 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The DeVito campaign is getting aggressive 😂
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Meet the parking and data nerds who got together in the name of making on-street metered spaces more plentiful and easier to find.
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Performance Parking Pilot Project - Code the Curb Hackathon - November 2024
YouTube video by DES Communications
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March 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Meet the parking and data nerds who got together in the name of making on-street metered spaces more plentiful and easier to find.
youtu.be/5KkYs9SARkU?...
youtu.be/5KkYs9SARkU?...
Spring is in the air!
March 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Spring is in the air!
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We’re creating a list of deals and special offers for District residents impacted by the recent federal layoffs — from discounted drinks to free headshots and career coaching. Help us build this community resource by adding to the list, here: airtable.com/appl7lWf605d...
February 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re creating a list of deals and special offers for District residents impacted by the recent federal layoffs — from discounted drinks to free headshots and career coaching. Help us build this community resource by adding to the list, here: airtable.com/appl7lWf605d...
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Thanks to those of you who took up our call to share The 51st. Since we asked for your help yesterday, more than 238 new people have subscribed to our free newsletter!
Lets keep growing this: 51st.news/signup
Lets keep growing this: 51st.news/signup
The 51st
Information with representation, by and for D.C. residents. A worker-led, independent nonprofit newsroom.
51st.news
February 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thanks to those of you who took up our call to share The 51st. Since we asked for your help yesterday, more than 238 new people have subscribed to our free newsletter!
Lets keep growing this: 51st.news/signup
Lets keep growing this: 51st.news/signup
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Find cheap, available on-street parking in Arlington's two busiest corridors using apps and other tools from the Performance Parking Pilot. https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Parking/Performance-Parking-Pilot
January 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Find cheap, available on-street parking in Arlington's two busiest corridors using apps and other tools from the Performance Parking Pilot. https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Parking/Performance-Parking-Pilot
I'd like to recommend the premier membership to the zoo. secure.nationalzoo.si.edu/donate/i/pre.... Got to see the #DCPandas early for a member event. Totally worth it.
Premier $92 (2 Adult Cardholders) (3 Parking Passes Annually*) (Discounts on Food, Retail, and Stroller Rentals) | Smithsonian's National Zoo
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January 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I'd like to recommend the premier membership to the zoo. secure.nationalzoo.si.edu/donate/i/pre.... Got to see the #DCPandas early for a member event. Totally worth it.
