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The 37th annual 17th Street High Heel Race takes place in Dupont Circle this week. How did the tradition begin?

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The 37th annual 17th Street High Heel Race takes place in Dupont Circle this week. How did the tradition begin?

Montgomery Co. crime stats show downward trends, but continued problems

Montgomery Co. crime stats show downward trends, but continued problems

Stories that will make you laugh and cry: Hear the all-true tales this weekend in DC

Stories that will make you laugh and cry: Hear the all-true tales this weekend in DC

How to make sure Halloween doesn’t end with an emergency vet trip for your pets

How to make sure Halloween doesn’t end with an emergency vet trip for your pets

Pups, paths and an oath of paw-fice: Take a B.A.R.K. Ranger adventure with your dog

Pups, paths and an oath of paw-fice: Take a B.A.R.K. Ranger adventure with your dog

DC starts taking leaves away from homes and businesses

DC starts taking leaves away from homes and businesses

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Estate of Marion Barry threatens to sue &pizza over alleged misappropriation of late DC mayor’s likeness

Estate of Marion Barry threatens to sue &pizza over alleged misappropriation of late DC mayor’s likeness

‘Tis the season to be flaky’: Tips for protecting your skin during the colder months

‘Tis the season to be flaky’: Tips for protecting your skin during the colder months

New AI technology offers more in-depth mammograms to show other potential health risks

New AI technology offers more in-depth mammograms to show other potential health risks

Road closures for Kamala Harris speech on the Ellipse in DC

Road closures for Kamala Harris speech on the Ellipse in DC

Ocean City, fishing clubs and Thrasher’s French Fries sue federal government over offshore wind project

Ocean City, fishing clubs and Thrasher’s French Fries sue federal government over offshore wind project

Leaders push Prince George’s Co. schools to do something about cellphones

Leaders push Prince George’s Co. schools to do something about cellphones

DC high heel race to close streets near Dupont Circle Tuesday

DC high heel race to close streets near Dupont Circle Tuesday

Virginia asks US Supreme Court to reinstate removals of 1,600 voter registrations

Virginia asks US Supreme Court to reinstate removals of 1,600 voter registrations

Commanders fans react to Daniels’ Hail Mary TD win over Bears

Commanders fans react to Daniels’ Hail Mary TD win over Bears

Many runners already have their mind on next year’s Marine Corps Marathon

Many runners already have their mind on next year’s Marine Corps Marathon

Appeals court keeps Virginia voter purge program blocked, setting up Supreme Court fight

Appeals court keeps Virginia voter purge program blocked, setting up Supreme Court fight

Disinformation Nation: Inside Russia’s covert campaign to influence US elections

Disinformation Nation: Inside Russia’s covert campaign to influence US elections

Battle for control of US House is as close as White House race

Battle for control of US House is as close as White House race

Harris expects thousands to attend Ellipse speech as Election Day nears

Harris expects thousands to attend Ellipse speech as Election Day nears

A million ballots already cast as DC, Maryland and Virginia open for early voting

A million ballots already cast as DC, Maryland and Virginia open for early voting

Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears

Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears

Jayden Daniels’ buzzer-beating Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears

Jayden Daniels’ buzzer-beating Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears

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PHOTOS: Tears and cheers as thousands race in Marine Corps Marathon 2024

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