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Mayor Bowser Details July 4 Safety Plan as D.C. Braces for Heat Wave

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On Monday June 29, Mayor Muriel Bowser held the District’s annual July 4th Public Safety Update, outlining road closures, security measures and preparations for the nation’s semi quincentennial Independence Day celebration amid an expected heat wave. The Salute to America Celebration and Fireworks is scheduled to begin around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 on […]

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Ward 2 Residents Express Community Concerns About Public Safety

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On Thursday, June 11, ANC 2G hosted its monthly community meeting to discuss community concerns and hear updates from city officials. A top concern among community members and commissioners was the June 7 early morning shooting at the 1300 block of 6th Street NW. Shootings and Homicide Prior to the June 7 incident, another shooting occurred

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D.C. Introduced Ranked Choice Voting: Here’s What You Need to Know

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In the upcoming June 16th primaries, all D.C. voters will use a ranked choice ballot. What does this mean and how are community members reacting? Kenyatta Smith, the engagement and outreach director of Rank the District, spoke to community members about ranked choice voting at the April 23rd meeting of ANC 7B. Following the 2024 election,

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Built by Hand, Backed by Legacy: Angel DuBose’s Monae Amour

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At a fitting for the fall showcase of DC Fashion week, I met Angel DuBose for the first time. She was working with a smile on her face after selecting her models to walk in the September show. Beside her was her daughter Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris, the namesake for her brand and her unwavering aide

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Beyond the Tidal Basin: The Best Cherry Blossom Events for Locals

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Few times bring larger crowds to Washington than Cherry Blossom season. For locals, Cherry Blossom season is a hectic time, and localized community celebration feels distant from the crowds of I “heart” DC shirts, cherry blossom bucket hats and couples trying to get the perfect selfie with blossoms in the background. At the March meeting of

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Raised on Rhythm: Frank ‘Scooby’ Sirius Reflects on a Life in Go-Go

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Washington is a city transient to many; a political town where people come and go with the waves of new administrations. But one thing that still anchors its heartbeat is its sound: Go-Go music. A rhythm so unmistakable it has been passed down for 50 years. “I actually grew up wanting to be a Go-Go

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DC Revisits Chinatown Design Guidelines, Stirring Debate Over Culture and Identity

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Among the neighborhoods in Washington DC, Chinatown is uniquely situated in Chinese American culture while also operating as the home of Washington sports teams and a bustling metro stop. Chinatown welcomes visitors with the iconic Friendship Archway on 7th and H Street. From summer concerts to the winter holiday market, the neighborhood is busy year-round

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Where the Music Never Stops: U Street’s Nightlife Collides With Modern Residential Life

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Every corner of U Street seems to light up on Friday and Saturday nights as college crowds pour into bars flashing fake IDs. Lines of regulars gather at long-standing bars, clubs where local artists make their debuts at DC9 and the 9:30 club. U Street brings vibrant energy to Northwest DC, but with that vibrant

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