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Presidents and God: Religion's role in inauguration

The separation of church and state is unique to American democracy, but when it comes to celebrating the start of a president's term, God has played a role in nearly every inauguration since George Washington. And President Obama's second swearing-in will be no different.

Tags: Megan Cloherty, National Cathedral, inauguration, St. John

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Mulling a partnership: Local businesses blend their strengths

By partnering with shops like the Tea and Spice store, professional mixologist Jesse Dean is able to host the classes for free and sell both his experience and his partner's products.

Tags: Megan Cloherty, Spice and Tea Exchange, Jesse Dean, Keith Campbell-Rosen, georgetown

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Overweight, chronically ill find yoga without judgment

Specialized yoga classes are taught like traditional yoga classes, but they cater to people with different conditions and different ability levels, with the focus on balance, strength and flexibility.

Tags: yoga, Lil Omm Yoga, Dena Kahn, Megan Cloherty

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Dating sites help you find love in your political party

Finding your match is hard enough, as is online dating. But matching up politically is a priority for many people, not just in the Washington-area.

Tags: political dating, RedStateDate, BlueStateDate, Julie Spira, Megan Cloherty, dating

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Wild romance: ZooLights offers its first date night

In a city with plenty to do, people are flocking to the National Zoo's holiday show, ZooLights. But this year, the zoo is catering to couples by offering its first ZooLights date night.

Tags: National Zoo, zoo lights, zoolights, Megan Cloherty

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Varying temperatures cause early bloom in flowers

It makes sense, considering our recent weather, that the cherry trees think it's spring - and they're not alone.

Tags: Megan Cloherty, weather, flowers

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WTOP takes you behind the scenes at ZooLights

Planning the annual ZooLights holiday show is a coordinated effort designed to thrill visitors while also catering to the special needs of each animal species. Find out which creatures are intentionally kept in the dark and what the five must-see stops along the tour are.

Tags: zoo lights, Megan Cloherty, National Zoo, pandas, Smithsonian

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Families revamp Thanksgiving traditions

D.C. area families eating in shifts, have added late night turkey dinners and supplement the standard turkey and trimmings with tradition food from other countries. Despite the updates, Thanksgiving dinner is still an American tradition.

Tags: Brian Bear, Amphora Group, Megan Cloherty, Thanksgiving dinner, food, traditions

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TSA app estimates delays, security lines

Other than checking in online - there is now more you can do to speed things up at the airport thanks to the Transportation Security Administration.

Tags: Megan Cloherty, apps, iPhone, TSA

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Go for the pumpkin pie, it's healthy for you

When faced with the option of chocolate cake or pumpkin pie this holiday season, go with the pie. Find out why.

Tags: Thanksgiving, pumpkins, National Institutes of Health, Megan Cloherty, pumpkin or chocolate pie

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