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‘We are just vulnerable’: Cyclists demand DC prioritize road safety after 2 deaths
Chanting “no more deaths,” more than 50 cyclists rallied Thursday outside city hall. They want D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to prioritize her “Vision Zero” initiative aiming for no pedestrian deaths by 2024.
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Capitol Hill roads reopen after gas leak
A crew struck a gas line around 9:30 a.m., according to Washington Gas. There was no risk to the area, and service was not impacted.
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Carol Glover’s family settles L’Enfant Plaza smoke lawsuit
The family of Carol Glover, who died after a train filled with smoke near L’Enfant Plaza in 2015, has settled a $50 million lawsuit against Metro.
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DC police give all-clear at Washington Hospital Center after earlier report of a threat
D.C. police have given the all-clear at Washington Hospital Center after responding to the report of a threat there Thursday morning.
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3-year, $1.5M project will count the District’s cats
The DC Cat Count is a collaboration among animal welfare groups and wildlife scientists that seeks to count the number of cats in D.C., including feral cats, house pets and cats in shelters.
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Starbucks to open DC store with focus on sign language
The so-called “Signing Store” will land in D.C. in October at 6th and H Streets, Northeast, near Gallaudet University.
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D.C. United’s business chief exits for post with Sacramento Kings
Tom Hunt, the former president of business operations for D.C. United, will join the Sacramento Kings as the executive vice president of business operations.
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Recent overdoses in DC likely linked to ‘bad batch’ of synthetic marijuana
Police have not disclosed where they believe the “bad batch” of K2 originated, but the overdoses have occurred in all quadrants of the District.
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Sound baths wash away stress, swell in popularity
Soaking in a warm bath at the end of a long day is one way to unwind and de-stress. But a growing number of Zen-seeking locals are swapping bubbles for bowls to experience a different kind of bath — a sound bath. And research shows it works.
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DC mom describes last moments of 10-year-old daughter shot at apt. complex
Ten-year-old girl Makiyah Wilson, of Northeast D.C., was killed Monday when four suspects opened fire on a crowd of people at an apartment complex. Her mother describes her last few moments.
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American U. police give all-clear after Wednesday lockdown
Police are responding to reports of an armed intruder near the campus of American University Wednesday afternoon.
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Md. man who claimed to help special needs students faces $75K payback
A man who claimed to be helping students with special needs and charged D.C. Public Schools for work he never did is facing jail time and has to repay over $75,000.
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Police find car used in shooting that killed 10-year-old DC girl
Police searching for four masked gunmen who opened fire on a crowd of people in Northeast D.C. killing a 10-year-old girl say they have found the car the suspects were seen driving.
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Nationals’ Bryce Harper hopes for long future in DC
The All-Star game on Tuesday brought with it more than a fun distraction, it also offered a glimpse into the potential future of a National’s superstar.
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Patton Oswalt headlines District of Comedy Festival at Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center hosts its third annual District of Comedy Festival, including Patton Oswalt and Harry Shearer.
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