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Dec 13, 2023

Chevy Chase ANC Endorses Some Housing At Civic Core Site, But Leaves A Community Divided

The vote capped months of often contentious community outreach about the project, which included a wide-ranging survey of residents’ attitudes toward the community center.

Mar 11, 2022

Driver Crashes Into Chevy Chase Restaurant, Killing Two And Injuring Others

The Metropolitan Police Department says that the incident does not appear to be intentional, and that the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Jan 18, 2022

U.S. Senators Seek To Remove Segregationist’s Name From Chevy Chase Circle

Residents have sought for years to remove the name of Francis G. Newlands from the Chevy Chase park.

Dec 21, 2021

Emails Indicate Homeless Encampment Cleared Ahead Of Mayor Bowser’s Housing Presser

Homeless advocates say the clearing underscores the need for lawmakers to set clear boundaries on when city officials can engage with encampment residents.

Jun 11, 2021

A Black Family’s Land Was Taken For A D.C. Park And School. Now The Park Will Bear Their Name

The name of George Pointer, a former slave who helped build the C&O Canal, will be added to Lafayette Park in Chevy Chase, which was built on land taken from his family.

Dec 23, 2020

Chevy Chase Neighborhood Considers Tightening Rules Around Tiny Houses And In-Law Suites

The proposals follow intense debate in Montgomery County over how accessory homes could change the look and feel of neighborhoods.

Jun 14, 2019

D.C.-Area Teen Will Compete On ‘Jeopardy!’ Next Week

Sophia Weng from Chevy Chase is competing for $100,000 in the game show’s teen tournament.

Jan 19, 2017

Hundreds Twerk In Mike Pence’s Neighborhood To Protest His Anti-Gay Views

“Daddy Pence” didn’t join in.

Jan 17, 2017

Queer Dance Partiers Will Bring Biodegradable Glitter To Mike Pence’s Yard

Two groups are teaming up to twerk against homophobia.

Jan 13, 2017

Mike Pence Went To Chevy Chase Safeway To Get His Wife Ice Cream

“When Mrs. Pence asks me to pick up ice cream, I pick up ice cream.”

 
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