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Dec 16, 2022

Update: Twitter Lifts Suspension Of Account That Tracked Helicopters In D.C.

The Helicopters of DC Twitter account used public data and crowdsourced tips to track helicopter flights over the city, but briefly fell victim to a new fight waged by Elon Musk against sharing of personal information.

Dec 11, 2020

Video Shows Woman Vandalizing Racial Justice Mural In Takoma Park

The woman scratched out the face of the Black woman depicted in the mural.

Jul 10, 2020

Presenting The Most Cursed Places In D.C., According To Locals

Including but not limited to the Mazza Gallerie, Dan’s Cafe, and the entire Red Line.

Jun 01, 2020

During D.C. Protests, False Rumors And Doctored Images Go Viral

Some rumors claimed authorities shut down cellphone signals in order to cover up violent police reprisals. That’s shocking, but fake.

May 26, 2020

This Virginia Resident Paid Respects To 60 Veterans For Loved Ones Who Couldn’t Visit Arlington National Cemetery

After posting an offer on Twitter, Emily Domenech spent Memorial Day honoring the loved ones of those who contacted her.

Oct 17, 2019

A Form Letter For You To Use After The Latest Terrible Tweet About D.C.

We are nothing if not service journalists.

Sep 12, 2019

Ledo Pizza’s September 11 Tweet Did Not Go As Planned

“Our Twitter post was never intended to diminish the gravity of September 11th and has since been removed.”

Aug 27, 2019

Why Everyone Is Talking About Bedbugs, NYT Columnist Bret Stephens, And A GW Professor

“This is the biggest Streisand effect since Streisand.”

Aug 15, 2017

D.C. Gives Fewer F*cks Than The Rest Of The Country (On Twitter, Anyway)

Literally … we’re less profane when tweeting than the rest of the country.

Jul 12, 2017

President Trump Sued By Twitter Users That He Blocked

They argue the president’s account amounts to a public forum and Trump is violating users’ First Amendment rights.

 
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