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Montgomery County's @thea_lafond who won gold at the last Olympics in Paris, is now uplifting kids in the neighborhood. She shares her story with us of overcoming adversity to stardom. thewash.org/2024/12/10/local…
Report finds Friendship Heights one of D.C.’s slowest growing neighborhoods.
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Logan Circle has seen a nearly 20% decrease in crime since 2023.
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Vehicle rams Eddie Supermarket in Baltimore. In an attempt to back up, a driver whose accelerator got stuck crashed his minivan into Eddie Supermart, completely damaging the front entrance. The spot was boarded up overnight.
Montgomery County to ban plastic carryout bags and also raise the current tax on paper bags from five to ten cents. Full story on our webpage thewash.org/2024/11/19/montg…
Logan Circle and Shaw voters are focused on the economy, abortion, democracy, climate change and marijuana legalization among other issues.
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🚨 Cybersecurity through Art. Virginia’s hacking reality exhibit reshapes our understanding of digital privacy, surveillance, and misinformation.
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As a contentious election looms, locals involved in World Pride are anticipating the political climate of the event in seven months.
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D.C.-area boutiques, street vendors and online retailers sell merchandise in a contentious race. Who is ahead? Location matters.
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Protected bike lanes slated for Friendship Heights
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As Hate Crimes continue to rise across the country, Montgomery County is taking action to combat non-profit and faith-based hate crimes.
The Crown & Crow is featured in this season of Love is Blind. Every Wednesday, fans visit the “set” and watch new episodes over discounted, themed drinks.
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After years of pandemic uncertainty, Alexandria’s lodging sector has bounced back to record highs. 📈✨
Check out the full story by @TheWashNews: #AlexandriaVA #TourismBoom #LodgingRebound #VisitAlexandria #LocalBusiness #EconomicGrowth
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The Wash went to American University’s first three community forums on arming campus officers or providing them more enhanced weaponry.
Light attendance indicates little public support for changing the policy.
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Gold bar scam is on the rise in Montgomery County and State’s Attorney John McCarthy is visiting Senior Living across the county to help them identify and avoid the scam.
The donkey and elephant symbols on the U Street bar’s facade came down to reinforce the owners’ emphasis on civil discourse and inclusivity.
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Montgomery County Council aiming to turn out the yes vote in November thewash.org/2024/09/24/montg…
Could a licensed medical cannabis store limit illegal sales in Tenleytown? The neighborhood will soon find out.
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