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Winter bucket list: Stay warm with these cool new DC exhibitions and shows
The winter in D.C. can be frightful. While shopping at holiday markets and seeing holiday lights are delightful, there are plenty of other fun things to do in the winter that aren’t solely outside. Here are a few indoor activities in D.C. to check off your winter bucket list that are good for a solo outing or to share...
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Man dead after crash shuts down parts of Southern Avenue in Southeast DC
A man is dead after a crash in the area of Southern Avenue and Reed Terrace in Southeast D.C. early Tuesday morning, according to D.C. police. At 4:30 a.m., police and D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a crash near Southern Avenue and Reed Terrace. Crews extricated two people from a vehicle on the scene, according to D.C. Fire...
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Thousands in Northeast DC under boil water advisory until Friday at least
A boil water advisory was issued for thousands of customers in Northeast D.C. after reports of low water pressure on Tuesday, and it’s expected to last until Friday, according to DC Water. More than 2,700 water customers east of the Anacostia River were affected, and many had no water service at all, DC Water said Tuesday. DC Water finished...
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‘Inspiring' anti-gun violence advocate shot and killed at Largo restaurant
A cherished community leader who sought to prevent gun violence died after he was shot Saturday outside a restaurant in Largo, Maryland. Prince George’s County police responded to the 9600 block of Lottsford Court at 12:45 a.m. to a report of gunshots. When police arrived on the scene, they found Cornelius McDonald, of Upper Marlboro, suffering from gunshot wounds. McDonald…
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US Botanic Garden features DC landmarks and holiday decor in ‘Season's Greenings'
‘Tis the season for “Season’s Greenings” at the U.S. Botanic Garden! The Conservatory and Garden will transform into the ultimate holiday wonderland with botanical wreaths and decor, thousands of poinsettias and iconic D.C. landmarks made from plants. Starting Nov. 28 through Dec. 25, visitors can get in the festive spirit by viewing the annual holiday display at the garden....
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Elderly man dead after Prince George's County house fire
An elderly man died in a house fire in Brentwood, Maryland early Sunday morning, according to Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department. Firefighters responded to the 3400 block of Webster Street at 12:39 a.m. where they found the first floor of the duplex in flames. “It was definitely scary,” said a neighbor. “We heard the banging. My daughters were…
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Maryland man shoots, kills teen stepson over unfinished chores, investigators say
A man shot and killed his 15-year-old stepson in Charles County, Maryland, Wednesday morning, authorities say.
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DC kosher restaurant vandalized on anniversary of Kristallnacht
Char Bar, a kosher restaurant in D.C., was vandalized by having two of its windows smashed on Saturday, police say. On the morning of Nov. 9, officers were called to the 2100 block of L Street in Northwest D.C. by a concerned citizen about broken windows. Officers saw two smashed windows and rocks on the sidewalk. No one broke into…
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Maryland woman accused in $1,000 murder-for-hire plot to kill her ex
A 53-year-old woman from Germantown, Maryland, and a 40-year-old woman from Philadelphia were charged for an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting the 53-year-old’s ex-boyfriend, according to police.
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See it: Harris' supporters' reactions at Howard U. election night watch party
Thousands gathered on Howard University’s campus for Vice President Kamala Harris’ election night watch party on Tuesday. The celebratory mood dimmed as results came in showing now President-Elect Donald Trump winning key battleground states. Eventually, the crowd dwindled after Harris’ campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond thanked the crowd and informed them that Harris would address her supporters on Wednesday, Nov. 6....
