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Feb 13, 2017

Library Of Congress Removes Poster With Typo In Trump Quote

The library described the poster as capturing “the essence of Donald Trump’s campaign for presidency of the United States.”

Apr 02, 2013

D.C. Elections Board Mistakenly Tells Residents That They Can Only Vote in One Place

Not sure where to go to vote in the April 23 At-Large special election? Neither is the D.C. Board of Elections, apparently.

Nov 06, 2012

D.C. Democratic Robocall Tells People to Vote—Tomorrow

A robocall paid for by the D.C. Democratic State Committee mistakenly told 1,700 voters to cast their ballots…tomorrow.

Nov 05, 2012

Daylight Strandings: Metro Fails to Set Back Clocks, Closed an Hour Early on Sunday

Everyone was reminded to set back their clocks by an hour on Sunday, but Metro didn’t get the memo.

May 10, 2012

The Made-Up Wins Are Soooo Much Better in New York

If you read today’s early edition of the New York Post, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Caps actually lost yesterday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Feb 24, 2012

Is it University of D.C., Maryland Campus or University of Maryland, D.C. Campus?

Repeat after us, Home Depot: the University of the District of Columbia is not in Maryland. It’s in D.C. Same goes for Howard.

Nov 30, 2011

Rumors Of Black Cat Bill’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated…

Black Cat Bill isn’t dead! But we’re still idiots for having reported that he was. We’re sorry.

 
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