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Preservationists raise concerns about Freedom 250 Grand Prix’s damage on historic murals
August 16, 2026, 9:35 pm |
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Preservationists are raising concerns that the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix could put historic murals inside a federal building along the race route at risk.
From taekwondo champion to AIDS activist: DC’s Bishop Rainey Cheeks dies at 74
August 16, 2026, 11:58 am |
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D.C. native Bishop Kwabena Albert “Rainey” Cheeks, a taekwondo champion, minister and longtime HIV/AIDS activist, died Aug. 11. He was 74.
3 Smithsonian museums along National Mall to have modified access during Freedom 250 Grand Prix
August 15, 2026, 9:55 pm |
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The National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian and the National Museum of Natural History will be located within the race's ticketed-access zone.
DC man gets 17 years in prison for string of mail carrier armed robberies
August 15, 2026, 1:58 pm |
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A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the armed robbery of seven mail carriers in the D.C. region in 2022, prosecutors announced this week.
Group opposed to adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center vows to keep up the pressure
August 14, 2026, 8:47 pm |
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Opponents, including some members of Congress and other groups against having Trump's name on the building are determining their next move.
Kentucky woman charged in connection to DC’s World War II Memorial vandalism
August 14, 2026, 7:08 pm |
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Prosecutors said the phrase “Clean hands, Dirty $” was spray painted in orange lettering on the part of the memorial facing Constitution Avenue. Her charges carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
Expect closures, delays near Suitland Parkway Interchange project
August 14, 2026, 1:51 pm |
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A new traffic pattern will be in effect Monday morning in connection with the large Maryland Route 4 and Suitland Parkway Interchange project, but drivers should avoid the area beginning Friday evening and through the weekend, according to the State Highway Administration.
DC unveils new Purple Heart license plate for combat-wounded veterans
August 14, 2026, 1:01 am |
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The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles has released a new Purple Heart specialty license plate, available to District residents who have received the Purple Heart medal.
Wizards host back-to-school party for kids returning to class in the District
August 14, 2026, 12:10 am |
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The Wizards organization is hosting two days of activities with students getting free backpacks and school supplies, healthy snacks and pizza.
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
August 13, 2026, 10:18 pm |
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In moving forward, board members may face pressure to prove that they have thoroughly considered their options.
Man accused of filming himself stroking women’s hair on Metro sentenced to 6 months in jail
August 13, 2026, 10:01 pm |
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Bryan Betancur, of Silver Spring, filmed himself stroking a blonde woman’s hair aboard a Red Line train. He could face 180 days in jail for simple assault.
DC man gets 85 years behind bars for Morgan State homecoming mass shooting
August 13, 2026, 8:26 pm |
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Marquis Brown was found guilty in May of five counts of attempted second-degree murder and other offenses related to the mass shooting at Morgan State University.
Reflecting Pool’s botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service’s reputation
August 13, 2026, 4:39 pm |
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Critics say the monthslong Reflecting Pool saga and other demands by Trump risk undermining the integrity of a federal agency that has long been held in high esteem by the American public.
Step into a vault of rare texts from Shakespeare and beyond at DC’s Folger Library
August 13, 2026, 10:08 am |
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Not many know the vault contains texts dating back to the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, which scholars come to D.C. from all over the world to study.
Things to do in the DC area: African Diaspora Film Festival, Tomato Party … and more!
August 13, 2026, 10:01 am |
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The festival returns to George Washington University with film screenings that focus on the African Diaspora and communities of color worldwide.
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