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May 31, 2023

Voices Of Wards 7 And 8: ‘A Serving Summer;’ How Elders Will Be Spending The Season

“People don’t think about what a senior is going to do for the summer,” says Charles Turner, 74. But they’ll be busy – both taking time for themselves and their communities.

May 22, 2023

Your Sh!tty D.C. Horoscope For June 2023

Looking for tips to make your summer funner? Too bad your fates predict a summer bummer. Your June horoscopes are here!

Aug 31, 2022

DCist Recommends: 12 Things To Do Before Summer Ends

In the D.C. area, the best weather is just getting started.

Jun 06, 2022

A Dozen Day Trips To Escape D.C. This Summer

With dozens of hiking, swimming, and dining destinations an hour or two away, D.C. residents are perfectly situated to soak up the summer.

May 23, 2020

Is Summer Canceled? What A Very Different Memorial Day Weekend Tells Us About The Months To Come

“I don’t think it will be like this forever … but it will never go back to exactly the way it was.”

May 08, 2020

An Army Of Interns Usually Helps Keep D.C. Running During The Summer. Not This Year

Thousands of would-be interns will lose their opportunities as major corporations, non-profits, museums, think tanks, and media companies alike shutter or delay summer internship programs

Jul 30, 2019

Why Hasn’t D.C. Torched Its All-Time Heat Record Since 1930?

The District has broken a number of other climate records in recent years, but not this one.

Jul 17, 2019

D.C. Is Keeping Some Public Pools Open Late In Response To The Sweltering Heat

Through Sunday, the city is extending hours for some outdoor pools and splash parks, and keeping a number of low-barrier shelters open 24 hours.

Jun 03, 2019

Here’s Where To Watch Outdoor Movies This Summer

Get your lawn chairs and picnic baskets ready.

May 29, 2019

D.C. Activates Heat Emergency Plan For The First Time This Season

Hyperthemia is a risk for anyone in scorching temperatures but perhaps poses the greatest threat to D.C. residents without a home.

 
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