Fenty rakes in big bucks at birthday bash

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The 2010 mayoral campaign season began Saturday night when Mayor Adrian Fenty celebrated his 38th birthday with a thousand of his closest friends; it may have ended, as well.

What the general public saw was a huge white tent on a tiny street in Forest Hills, a few streets east of Connecticut Avenue. Music blared, wine flowed, the mayor spoke (and spoke), and a good time was had by most. Even the protesters chanting “Mayor Fenty is for sale!” seemed to be enjoying themselves, despite the freezing rain that stung their faces. Traffic became a problem, but most folks were in good spirits.

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