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Jan 23, 2021

Thousands Of National Guard Troops To Remain In D.C. Through March

A spokesperson for the National Guard says 7,000 troops will remain in D.C., decreasing to 5,000 by mid-March.

Jan 22, 2021

Michelle Obama’s Arlington Hairstylist Is Extremely Booked

Want to book an appointment with Yene Damtew? Get in line.

Jan 20, 2021

Inauguration Fencing And Concrete Barriers To Start Coming Down Wednesday Night

The “Field of Flags” display on the Mall will also disappear early Thursday, meaning residents won’t get to see it in person.

Jan 20, 2021

D.C. Broadcasting Legend Charlie Brotman Returned As This Year’s Inaugural Parade Announcer

President Biden marks the 11th president whose parade he’s announced. Trump’s inaugural committee snubbed him for the job in 2017.

Jan 20, 2021

The Best Local Inauguration Bernie Memes We Saw Today

Featuring Metro, the Phillips Collection, and the 9:30 Club.

Jan 20, 2021

Lady Gaga, Chrissy Teigen, J. Lo, And More Celebrities Are Hanging Out In D.C. Ahead Of The Inauguration

A-Rod was really impressed by Georgetown.

Jan 20, 2021

Inauguration Liveblog: Celebration, Relief Among Small Crowds At Black Lives Matter Plaza

The inauguration comes just weeks after a violent and fatal insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, in the middle of a pandemic that has now claimed more than 400,000 American lives.

Jan 19, 2021

Conspiracy Theorists Protesting Comet Ping Pong Get Drowned Out By Lady Gaga

The restaurant and music venue has been plagued by threats from far-right conspiracy theorists for years.

Jan 19, 2021

Are National Guard Troops Deployed To D.C. At Risk Of Spreading The Coronavirus?

Troops arriving in D.C. have to respond to screening questions and undergo a temperature check. But they’re not being routinely tested for the coronavirus.

Jan 19, 2021

On Inauguration Eve, Downtown D.C. Is A Ghost Town

“Definitely the worst inauguration we’ve seen, sales-wise. But we do what we can.”

 
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