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Halfway Through Virginia’s 2024 General Assembly Session, What Bills Are Moving Forward?
This story was produced by The Virginia Mercury and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. At the halfway point of Virginia’s 2024 General Assembly session, Democrats have used their majority power on both sides of the Capitol to pass bills to raise the minimum wage, ban newly made assault weapons, protect abortion access and allow recreational weed dispensaries.
How Local Indie Rock Newcomers The Montaines Released An Album In Record Time
It turns out you don’t have to quit your day job to chase your dreams. If you’re The Montaines, all you need is two days off. That’s how long it took the local indie rock newcomers to record their debut, Normal People, a five-song EP that came out in November and features sticky guitar riffs and romantic songs about discontented youth that sound like they belong on a 2014 Tumblr playlist.
Inside The Brutal Closure Of Promising D.C. Mexican Restaurants Las Gemelas And Destino
The closure of Taqueria Las Gemelas and Destino, two promising Mexican restaurants inside Union Market District’s La Cosecha food hall, was a quick and painful one, particularly for the people who opened and staffed those sister establishments, several of them tell DCist/WAMU. The restaurants’ estimated 40 staff members —...
New D.C. Council Bill Would Merge Two Prominent Violence Interruption Programs
A new D.C. Council bill would merge the District’s two violence prevention programs and house them under one consolidated agency. The legislation, which At-Large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie will introduce, seeks to address a longstanding challenge for violence prevention efforts within the D.C. government: a lack of coordination. The bill,...
13 Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend
MID-ATLANTIC JAZZ FESTIVAL: Swing into the weekend with the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, which brings three days and three nights of jazz to Rockville. Operating across three paid stages and two free stages simultaneously, the festival offers music, masterclasses, interviews, dancing, a midnight jam session and more. (Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center; Friday through Sunday; FREE+)
Meet The Fairfax Duo That Won Big At The Grammys
A large crowd of children has filled nearly every seat of a Greenville, N.C. auditorium. They wait eagerly while Andrés Salguero and Christina Sanabria – the music duo better known as 123 Andrés – hide behind the stage curtains. They’re about to put on a show for the kids, most of them bilingual Spanish speakers.
Where To See Fine Art (Other Than Museums) Around The D.C. Region
There are an impressive number of fine art galleries in the D.C. region. Some are hidden in plain sight, while others are bold and in your face. But whichever way they present themselves, each gallery offers a unique window into what can feel like a mysterious world of fine art.
DC Tool Library Holds Fundraiser To Replace Stolen Tools
After a series of break-ins at its Twin Oaks location this month, the DC Tool Library is fundraising online to replace about $11,000 worth of stolen tools and to improve the location’s security. The DC Tool Library is a volunteer group run by Green Neighbors DC for the D.C....
Kingman Island Closed As D.C. Removes Decades-Old Toxic Debris
D.C.’s Kingman Island is closed to the public this week, through Friday, Feb. 16. It’s part of a long-term environmental restoration project on the island park in Ward 7. “For many years, Kingman Island was used as sort of a dumping ground, a landfill,” says Lee Cain, land manager with the District Department of Energy and Environment.
Maryland AG Seeks Testimony From Child Sex Abuse Victims In D.C., Delaware
This story was produced by Maryland Matters and republished under a Creative Commons license. The office of Attorney General Anthony Brown (D) is actively seeking testimony from victims of child sex abuse in Maryland locations of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, for its ongoing probe into the Catholic Church.
The Alexandria Arena Deal Was A Slam Dunk … Until It Wasn’t
A rendering of the proposed arena where the Wizards and Capitals would play in Alexandria. The Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation Tuesday to move forward on a proposed arena in Alexandria. The bipartisan House vote means the bill now goes to the state Senate, where it’s expected to be considered before the legislative session ends in March.
Alsobrooks Hits The Airwaves In Maryland U.S. Senate Race Transformed By Hogan
This story was produced by Maryland Matters and republished under a Creative Commons license. Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), who has seen her principal opponent in the Democratic Senate primary, U.S. Rep. David Trone, dominate the airwaves for several months, launched her first TV ad of the campaign Monday.
Voices Of Wards 7 And 8: Meet Kokamoe, Southeast D.C.’s Famous X2 Bus Rapper
D.C. isn’t particularly known for its celebrities. But in Southeast D.C., there is at least one well-known superstar. How else would you describe the legend that is Thomas Goode, a man better known as “Kokamoe,” who can’t make it down one city block without fans of all ages screaming his name, asking for a selfie, or requesting his upbeat, off-the-dome raps?
4 Local Getaways From D.C. For Winter Lovers (Or Haters)
Whether you’re a snow lover or a wannabe snow bird dreaming of warmer weather to come, it’s possible to take a break and escape to your idea of vacation bliss without going too far from home in the D.C. region. While we certainly cannot control the weather, we’ve...
D.C. Opens New ‘Hub’ In Chinatown To Boost Police Presence And Social Services
D.C. has opened a new police substation and office for community walk-ins in Chinatown, with the goal of creating a more visible police presence in the neighborhood and making behavioral health services more accessible to residents there. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith, and other city officials...
The National Gallery Nights Events Are Back Next Month. Here’s The Lineup
National Gallery Nights have become one of the most sought-after (free) tickets in town. Spring is only weeks away, which means the National Gallery of Art will soon be hosting its highly popular National Gallery Nights. Each year, these after-hours events draws thousands of participants who flock to the museum to enjoy art, music, and dancing in the East Building.
14 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Week
PROFS AND PINTS: This week’s lecture is all about love. Laura Papish, an associate professor of philosophy at George Washington University, will explore the history of love — from how the Ancient Greeks thought about erotic love to how it manifests in films and pop culture. (Penn Social; 6 p.m.; $14.31)
Former Gov. Larry Hogan’s Maryland Senate Bid Could Be Complicated By Issues Like Abortion
This story was produced by Maryland Matters and republished under a Creative Commons license. Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who for years disavowed any interest in serving in the U.S. Senate, has had a change of heart and announced a last-minute bid for Maryland’s vacant Senate seat on Friday afternoon — hours before the filing deadline for candidates to enter the May 14 primary.
Virginia Democrats Fast-Track GOP Anti-Abortion Bill To Force A Vote
This story was produced by The Virginia Mercury and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. A freshman GOP delegate’s attempt to cut off public funding for abortions in Virginia with no exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother wouldn’t usually be the type of thing to make it to a full vote in the Democratic-controlled House of Delegates.
Beatlemania In D.C.: 60 Years Ago, The Beatles Performed Their First U.S. Concert At The Washington Coliseum
Long before it was the site of REI’s flagship D.C. location, a La Colombe coffee shop, and Red Bear Brewing, the corner of M and 3rd Streets NE was the historic spot where The Beatles held their first official concert in the United States. Two days after their historic...
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