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Apr 03, 2019

Slain Rapper Nipsey Hussle Will Be Honored At A Candlelight Vigil In D.C. This Week

The vigil remembers the Grammy-nominated rapper following his death on Sunday.

Aug 13, 2017

Several Vigils Planned Tonight For Charlottesville

Including a candlelight vigil outside the White House.

Jul 18, 2014

Group To Hold Candlelight Vigil For Malaysia Airlines Plane Crash Victims

Tonight at 6 p.m. in front of the Embassy of Netherlands.

Sep 17, 2013

More Questions About Gun Violence Arise At Navy Yard Shooting Candlelight Vigil

“The question myself and so many people are asking at this time is…how immune are we becoming to these senseless mass shootings?” Project End Gun Violence founder Eddie Weingart asked attendees and media at last night’s candlelight vigil for the Navy Yard shooting victims.

May 12, 2010

Candlelight Vigil Tonight for Alonte Sutton

Members of the public are invited to attend a candlelight vigil tonight to honor slain D.C. Council intern Alonte Sutton. Details below, courtesy the office of Council member Michael A. Brown:…

Aug 26, 2009

Vigil For Ted Kennedy Tonight in Dupont Circle

MoveOn.org is organizing a candlelight vigil in honor of Sen. Edward Kennedy tonight in Dupont Circle at 7:45 p.m. They are asking participants to treat it as a solemn affair, meant to be a tribute to “a true movement hero” and not as any kind of political rally. Those who would like to attend are asked to bring extra candles if they have them….

May 19, 2009

Candlelight Vigil for Durval Martins Tonight

Durval Martins It’s been five months since the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Durval Martins, who was killed at the corner of 11th and Q Streets NW as he walked home from Fox & Hounds on Dec. 16. Martins was shot multiple times in the head, nothing was stolen from him (including his wallet), and no suspect has been identified in the case. In an effort to honor Martins and raise awareness about hate crimes…

May 13, 2009

Caps Game 7 to Coincide with Police Week Candlelight Vigil

The Caps head into game seven of their epic playoff series with the Penguins at 7 p.m., so Chinatown is going to be a sea of red tonight. Drunk, yelling, fanatic red. At the same time, the annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, one of the main events of National Police Week, will begin at 8 p.m. on E Street NW between 4th and 5th Streets. The District Department of Transportation…

 
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