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Overheard at Lunch: D.C. Gossip Girl
• December 20, 2017
Bosworth Speaks at Women’s Summit On Dec. 5, Politico hosted its fifth annual Women Rule Summit, which brought out actress Kate Bosworth to address human trafficking. She and others, including […]
Downtowner DC Dec. 20, 2017
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‘Rat Warrior’ Testifies to Council Capitol Hill resident Susan Sedgewick is out for blood — rat blood, that is. Known as the “Rat Warrior,” she has a clipboard with a […]
Overheard at Lunch: D.C. Gossip Girl
• December 6, 2017
Mixed Reviews for Melania Trump’s Holiday Décor First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2017 White House holiday decorations in a short video last month. Though some praised the administration’s traditional […]
Downtowner DC Dec. 6, 2017
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Orbs Await at ‘Light Yards’ The month-long holiday celebration at the Yards kicked off just after Thanksgiving with the light installation “Light Yards.” The interactive exhibition, on view from 6 […]
Downtowner DC Nov. 22, 2017
• November 22, 2017
CityCenterDC Tree Lighting, Nov. 25 CityCenterDC will kick off its holiday season celebrations Nov. 25 with a tree lighting and performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus and the Cardinal Shehan […]
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Flip Off President, Get Fired A White House photographer snapped a photo of a cyclist next to the presidential motorcade as it wound through Sterling, Virginia, after a late October […]
Overheard at Lunch: D.C. Gossip Girl
• November 8, 2017
The Obamas: They’re Just Like Us Having settled into civilian life, the Obamas are leading lives as ordinary as ex-White House residents are able to lead. Former President Barack Obama […]
Downtowner DC Nov. 8, 2017
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Ten-Hut! Barry’s Bootcamp Coming to Dupont Barry’s Bootcamp, the popular high-intensity exercise program, is coming to D.C. this month. Located steps from the Dupont Circle Metro station, the studio will […]
Downtowner Oct. 25, 2017
• October 25, 2017
Bacon Brothers, Foo Fighters Launch the Wharf The Wharf, the new neighborhood along D.C.’s Southwest waterfront, opened its first phase Oct. 12. The massive development is now home to destination […]
Downtowner DC
• October 11, 2017
The Wharf Lowers Gangplank Phase 1 of the massive Wharf project on D.C.’s Southwest waterfront will have its grand opening Thursday, Oct. 12, with a preview of the new water-taxi […]
