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Feb 16, 2024

Overheard In D.C.: That’s What Friends Are For

“I’m just trying to remind myself that you’re not a bitch.”

Jan 16, 2024

Photos: It Snowed, So Of Course There Was A National Mall Snowball Fight

About two dozen people showed up for the “Battle of Snowpenheimer” after a call out out by the Washington DC Snowball Fight Association (yes that’s a real thing).

Jan 12, 2024

Overheard In D.C.: L’Enfant Weirdos

“I’ve got emotions, and Taylor Swift is the happy emotion.”

Jan 04, 2024

What We Know About The Herndon Woman Gaining TikTok Fame For Tunneling Under Her Home

A woman going by “Kala” on TikTok has gone viral for posting videos of her building underground tunnels underneath Herndon home. Now, local officials are telling her she needs to stop.

Dec 29, 2023

Overheard In D.C.: Christmas Confusion

“I didn’t know this would be religious.”

Nov 22, 2023

Water Is Flowing In The Dupont Circle Fountain Again

Water is flowing in the beloved D.C. fountain following the completion of a major rehabilitation project, the Park Service says.

Oct 26, 2023

Locals Allegedly Saw ‘Love Is Blind’ Filming In A D.C. Restaurant

“When I saw the golden goblets I knew it was for real.”

Oct 20, 2023

Overheard In D.C.: Trauma At The Renaissance Faire

“It’s like, he lost his Pokémon cards in the divorce.”

Oct 06, 2023

Overheard In D.C.: It’s Gourd Guy Autumn

“I’m glad you dumped him. He was stuck in second-wave feminism.”

Sep 25, 2023

Your Sh!tty D.C. Horoscope For October 2023

Boo! October’s here just in time for Halloween and horoscopes.

 
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