While we engage in a gentle rivalry, with cheers when DC Metroblog scoops DCist like today’s 21-minute lead over the Dr. Dremo zoning hearing, we do love DCist. Yes, we really do. We love them enough to say that in addition to the four DC Metroblog-invited parties tonight, you also have the option to crash DCist’s First Birthday Party.

Hosted at Stetson’s, the regular happy hour specials - $2.50 Miller Light and rail drinks - will be in effect until 8 p.m., and after domestics and rail drinks are $3.75. In addition, they’ll have free cake for all and perhaps a few surprises too.

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1. Happy Birthday, DCist
2. Helping Katrina Victims: Hurricane Happy Hour!
3. A New Happy Hour Option
4. MUNI in DC?
5. Katrina Benefit Happy Hour