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Feb 22, 2024

Pandas Are Coming Back To The U.S. — And Maybe Soon, To D.C.

A Chinese official hinted that D.C. may be one of the next cities in line to get a pair of giant pandas.

Feb 22, 2024

The Smithsonian Could Return Many Of Its Collected Human Remains Under New Policy Recommendations

The recommendations set ethical standards that “seek justice for those harmed or exploited” and prioritize the return of remains to marginalized communities.

Feb 22, 2024

D.C. Attorney General Shuts Down Recruitment Firm For Exploiting Dozens Of Foreign Exchange Teachers

A local business man is said to have scammed teachers who were initially recruited to work at D.C. public or charter schools.

Feb 22, 2024

11 Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend

Head to a Black Brewers Tasting, dance at a cumbia day party, or see the National Symphony of Ukraine at events around D.C. this weekend.

Feb 21, 2024

Popular Bagel Shop Call Your Mother Gets Into The Coffee Business

Get JoJo’s — a nutty, sweet cup of drip coffee made from 100% arabica from Brazil — at Call Your Mother’s 13 locations starting this week.

Feb 20, 2024

D.C. Council Likely To Pass Bill To Help Teen Parents Stay In School

The bill would require D.C. schools to provide at-home or at-hospital instruction to students who are recovering from childbirth or have pre-birth complications.

Feb 19, 2024

12 Things To Do Around D.C. This Presidents’ Day Week

Learn about the women of the Black arts movement, see where art and the environment collide at REACH to Forest event at the Kennedy Center, or head to a book talk at Politics and Prose this week.

Feb 19, 2024

After A Gas Explosion Next Door, This Transitional Housing Program Seeks Help To Recover

Residents were displaced to other locations and Calvary Women’s Services is fundraising to make repairs.

Feb 16, 2024

D.C. People’s Counsel Calls For Investigation Into Washington Gas Leaks

Dangerous gas leaks are on the rise, posing a risk to D.C. residents and the climate, says the OPC.

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.”

 
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