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Friday, April 15, 2016
After Suing, D.C. Negotiates Plan To Improve Living Conditions At Congress Heights Buildings
It took two years of a steady drumbeat of complaints about the squalor at four buildings in Congress Heights for the city to step.
Out and About: Weekend Picks
Learn about the craft beer movement, celebrate Maketto's one-year anniversary, and more.
Out of Frame: Criminal
Here’s a sentence I did not expect to write in 2016: Kevin Costner turns in a credible performance.
Two Parades Will Cause Lots Of Downtown Street Closures On Saturday
And the Japanese-inspired Cherry Blast is shutting down two blocks of K Street NW.
Bowser Wants To Put D.C. Statehood On The November Ballot
"The District deserves a vote in Congress and full rights of citizenship, and the pathway there is statehood," Bowser said.
NY Giants Schedule Doesn't Use Washington's Football Team Name
"No other team is referred to by both city and nickname," the Giants told Deadspin.
Get Ready: PJ Harvey's Album Is Out With More Songs About D.C.
Reviews have been positive about the sound, but more muddled on the message.
Morning Roundup: Physics Edition
In the news: Fatal stabbing in Southeast, the White House's permanent staff is concerned about the presidential race, and more.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Go Home Already: Man On Wall
Why you're a douche if you call Bryce Harper a douche, and other stories from the day.
Popcorn & Candy: Clothes Horse Edition
Popcorn & Candy is DCist's selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting movies playing around town in the coming week.
Metro Train Gets Stuck In Rosslyn Tunnel, Then Evacuated An Hour Later
A Metro train carrying over 100 passengers had to be evacuated after getting stuck in a tunnel just outside the Rosslyn station this afternoon, Metro said.
Councilmember Asks Bowser To Consider Alternative Shelter Sites In Ward 3
Mary Cheh's letter comes after weeks of opponents complaining about the cost of the plan and the sites chosen.
Metro Is Adding 'National Mall' And 'Kennedy Center' As Secondary Station Names
Changes will go into effect immediately on station pylons and online materials.
Mayor Bowser Rallies For A $15 Minimum Wage
Specifics of her proposal remain to be seen, though, including whether or not it will include tipped workers.
Dude Brings His Aston Martin To D.C., Complains
Doug DeMuro really wants you to know he has an Aston Martin.
About Tonight: April 14, 2016
A murder mystery comedy show, an all-female Macbeth, and other ways to spend your evening.
D.C. Settles With Peaceaholic's Ronald Moten
Moten is prevented from managing or disbursing the funds of a D.C. nonprofit in the future. He's also liable for $10,000.
President Obama Will Give Howard University Commencement Speech
The president will receive the honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
D.C. Native 'Saved' By Maroon 5's Adam Levine On The Voice
Owen Danoff made it into the Top 12 on the singing competition show, while half his competition was sent packing.