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Nov 16, 2022

Where To Watch The World Cup Around The D.C. Region

Get after your goal … of watching the men’s soccer World Cup in a comfortable location around the D.C. area, no matter what time your team is playing.

Apr 20, 2022

D.C. Residents Have Some Of The Highest Student Debt Burdens In The Country. Many Aren’t Ready for Payments To Resume

D.C. student debtors owe an average of $55,000. After several extensions, federal student loan payments are set to resume in August, a deadline many in the region say they’re not ready for.

Feb 09, 2021

Amid Spike In Vehicle Thefts, D.C. Launches Task Force To Combat Carjackings

Vehicle thefts are up 72% over last year in D.C., and the city’s top cop says he’s partnering with regional and federal law enforcement to take control.

Dec 15, 2020

These Bad Yelp Reviews Of Your Favorite Holiday Landmarks Will Help Ease Your Quarantine Blues

The coronavirus pandemic cancelled your holiday traditions? These angry Yelp reviewers will remind you of what you’re NOT missing.

Aug 21, 2020

Washington Football Coach Rivera Says He Has Cancer, Will Keep Working

Head coach Ron Rivera says “I’m angry because I feel like I’m in the best health I’ve been in,” and pledges to carry on coaching.

Aug 20, 2020

Child Care Centers Are Being Pushed To The Brink. At One, It Could Mean Fewer Services For Homeless D.C. Families

Without more federal money, D.C, Maryland and Virginia could lose more than 200,000 child care slots combined during the pandemic, according to a report by the Center for American Progress, a progressive think tank.

Jun 29, 2020

Witnesses Decry Forceful Removal Of Protesters From Lafayette Square In House Hearing

The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing Monday, in part, to determine whether members should consider reforming Park Police guidelines around use of force.

May 11, 2020

D.C. Suspends Its Mural Program, Dealing Another Blow To Local Artists

A message on the program website says the suspension was caused by “the ongoing health emergency and its impact on DC government’s operations and budget.”

Aug 04, 2015

D.C. Now Has More Than 50 Coworking Spaces

The Washington, D.C. Economic Partnership has made a handy map of them.

Oct 20, 2014

Washington—Not D.C.—Named Best City To Visit In 2015 By Lonely Planet

“The nation’s capital is looking more epic than ever.”

 
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