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In DC primary, minimum wage is the main topic of discussion
Initiative 77 would eliminate the “tipped minimum wage” — the two-tiered system under which restaurant and bar owners pay servers, bartenders and bussers a lower hourly wage with the expectation that they will be compensated with tips from customers.
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Need to leave, nowhere to go: Local org gives new life to survivors of abuse
There are many barriers when it comes to escaping domestic violence. One is where to go. But a local organization is helping to bridge that gap.
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Hundreds celebrate milestone anniversaries at special mass
A special mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception honored couples throughout the Archdiocese of Washington, most who have been married a range of years — from at least 25 years, up to 75 years of marriage.
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DC’s public schools go from success story to cautionary tale
Just a year ago, the turnaround of the D.C. school system was held up as a point of pride. Now the schools have suddenly become a major public embarrassment for the District’s mayor, Muriel Bowser.
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Scherzer loses 2nd start in row, Blue Jays blank Nats 2-0
Max Scherzer lost his second straight start for the first time since 2015 when Marco Estrada pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings and Devon Travis homered Saturday for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals.
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Road closures to continue through Monday for movie shoot in DC
The filming of a movie on the streets of D.C. will close roads in the area through Monday. While police won’t confirm that it’s for “Wonder Woman 2,” Twitter is full of hints.
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Families of those who vanished search for answers
Theresa Young disappeared in 2015, with no hint since then of where she went, whether she is safe and why she vanished.
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Photos of the week: June 9-16
Here are photos from stories that happened last week. Scroll to see if you’ve missed any.
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3 sought in connection with shooting of teen in DC
D.C. police is asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding three suspects in connection to a shooting that took place on Thursday in the 1600 block of Irving Street Northwest.
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Woman badly injured in fire she’s accused of setting at NW DC apartment building
A woman is in critical condition after D.C. police say she set several fires at her apartment complex in Northwest D.C.
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Ovechkin, Leonsis show off the healing power of the Stanley Cup
The Capitals star and owner posed for pictures and traded high fives with kids rocking the red, many of whom were on Cloud Nine after touching the Cup.
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DC Police Department terminates officer who shot and killed motorcyclist in 2016
The D.C. Police Department has denied the appeal of termination for an officer who shot and killed a motorcyclist in 2016.
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Humane Rescue Alliance issues ‘extreme weather pet advisory’ ahead of heat wave
The official start to summer is still a week away, but a heat wave will be bringing extreme temperatures to much of our area ahead of that. And if you’re hot, the Humane Rescue Alliance reminds you that your pets will be too.
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Marine shoots self at barracks in SE
Marine Corps officials said it happened around 8 a.m. and the matter is under investigation.
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Washington Nationals hosting blood drive Saturday
More than 800 donors are already signed up, but even if you don’t have an appointment you can still donate.
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