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Aug 17, 2020

Joseph Kitchen, Maryland Young Democrats President, Remembered As ‘Fierce Advocate For Young People’

The civic engagement advocate was found dead in D.C. on Sunday after being reported missing over the weekend.

Aug 17, 2015

Local ‘Batman’ Known For Visiting Children In Area Hospitals Has Died

The Route 29 Batman brought joy to sick children throughout the D.C. area and beyond.

Jun 29, 2015

Former D.C. Taxicab Commissioner Ron Linton Has Died

Linton was the DCTC chairman from 2011 to 2015.

Jan 12, 2015

R.I.P. McFadden’s: 2003 – 2015

An obituary for Foggy Bottom’s famed trashy bar, as written by a George Washington University alum.

Nov 03, 2014

Legendary ‘Car Talk’ Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies

Tom Magliozzi, co-host of NPR’s “Car Talk,” died today at age 77.

Mar 24, 2014

GWAR Frontman Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus) Dead At 50

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie—better known as Oderus Urungus—was found dead in his home in Richmond yesterday.

Dec 13, 2013

It’s Academic Host Mac McGarry Dies At 87

Mac McGarry—the longtime host of It’s Academic has died at age 87.

Oct 09, 2013

Longtime New Republic Film Critic, Stanley Kauffmann, Has Died

The longtime New Republic film critic, has died.

Oct 07, 2013

D.C. Jazz Great Butch Warren Has Died

Legendary local jazz musician Butch Warren has passed away.

Oct 02, 2013

Best-Selling Author Tom Clancy Has Died

The best-selling author of The Hunt for Red October and The Sum of All Fears died last night in Baltimore. He was 66.

 
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