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Jul 12, 2021

D.C. Will Pay $220,000 In Legal Fees To Settle Church Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Restrictions

Capitol Hill Baptist Church sued D.C. last fall over pandemic restrictions limiting its ability to hold outdoor services for its congregation of 850.

Dec 14, 2020

D.C. Settles Lawsuit With Archdiocese Of Washington Over Attendance Caps For Religious Gatherings

The lawsuit is the second such legal challenge filed by a church against D.C. since the pandemic started.

Oct 18, 2020

Capitol Hill Baptist Church Holds First Outdoor Service In D.C. After Court Victory Over Bowser

The church sued D.C. in September over its COVID-19 gathering restrictions, and earlier this month a federal judge allowed in-person gatherings to take place while the lawsuit makes it way through the courts.

Sep 23, 2020

Capitol Hill Baptist Church Sues D.C. Over COVID-19 Mass Gathering Restrictions

The complaint is the first legal challenge from a religious organization to D.C.’s coronavirus restrictions, but churches have filed similar suits in Maryland and Virginia.

Aug 11, 2020

Historic Maryland Church Is A Victim Of Arson, Authorities Exploring Possible Hate Crime

Investigators have concluded that a burglary and arson occurred, though they have offered no further details. Authorities say they are exploring the incident as a possible hate crime.

Feb 27, 2020

For The First Time In A Generation, The Mormon Temple Will Open To The Public

There will be an open house this fall.

Jun 13, 2018

Should We Thank God For The Hilarious Signs Outside This Thomas Circle Church?

More like thank Father Dominique Peridans.

Aug 16, 2017

At Long Last, Visitors Will Be Able To Peek Inside Mormon Temple

One of the most beguiling buildings on the Beltway will have an open house in 2020.

Apr 13, 2017

Man Charged For Defacing Jewish Center And Church In Fairfax County

Dylan Mahone was also charged for another hate-motivated crime that police say he committed on a college campus last month.

Mar 21, 2017

Shaw Church Puts Up Missing Children Signs On Its Lawn

Shiloh Baptist Church’s yard signs, which have been up since Sunday, display the names of children and dates they went missing, which are printed on top of black silhouettes.

 
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