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Jul 05, 2023

A Mysterious Foundation Is Throwing A Huge Cultural Festival On The National Mall

An organization led by a world-famous, Ray-Ban-wearing guru is hosting the World Culture Festival, which is expected to bring roughly 100,000 attendees and a massive dance floor to the National Mall this fall.

Aug 19, 2022

Overheard In D.C.: Dogs These Days

“Oh, mommy, I get it now. An Earthquake is the Earth having a headache.”

Dec 09, 2020

The Lower Level Of Malcolm X Park Will Close For Renovations Until 2022

The renovations are expected to be completed in the summer of that year, according to the National Park Service.

Jun 05, 2019

The Water Is Flowing Again At The Meridian Hill Park Fountain

After about a year, North America’s longest cascading fountain is wet once again.

Apr 02, 2019

It May Be Summer Before Meridian Hill’s Cascading Fountain is Flowing Again

Workers need to fix yet another pipe break.

Sep 13, 2018

Why Don’t The Fountains At Meridian Hill Park Ever Seem To Be Working?

It’s always something …

Jan 24, 2016

Photos: Dispatches From The Snowball Fight At Malcolm X Park

Snowzilla Snowball Sunday Showdown, one of several organized battles that took place in the city today, went down at noon.

Aug 15, 2014

Photos: Thousands Peacefully Rally In Support Of Ferguson Shooting Victim

Thousands gathered to mourn Ferguson shooting victim Michael Brown in Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park last night.

Jun 28, 2011

Getting Down with Drum Circle’s Dance Instructor

Few events showcase the diversity of the District more than the weekly drum circle in Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park. Many colorful figures grace this scene, but few stand out more than Thomas House, the drum circle’s de facto dance master.

Jul 25, 2009

Stabbing at Malcolm X Park

Prince of Petworth passes on a tip from a correspondent saying that someone was stabbed at Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park at around 6 p.m. The news is surprising, given the hour. A stabbing sounds perfectly consistent with the range of activities that take place in the park after nightfall, when the park is reserved for crooks and caitiffs. Yet daylight hours typically belong to the picnickers, stroller-ers, capoeirans, and circle drummers who frequent the place….

 
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