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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives historic donation to Howard University

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives historic donation to Howard University

DC leaders push to keep emergency curfews after Halloween chaos

DC leaders push to keep emergency curfews after Halloween chaos

Jury selection begins for DC man charged with throwing sandwich at federal agent

Jury selection begins for DC man charged with throwing sandwich at federal agent

DC’s Capital Yacht Club serves up lunch for first responders

DC’s Capital Yacht Club serves up lunch for first responders

Over a dozen stopped by DC police on 1st night of special curfew after Halloween melee

Over a dozen stopped by DC police on 1st night of special curfew after Halloween melee

White House to reopen for public tours with ‘updated route’ next month

White House to reopen for public tours with ‘updated route’ next month

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DC Mayor Bowser imposes youth curfew in response to Navy Yard melee Halloween night

DC Mayor Bowser imposes youth curfew in response to Navy Yard melee Halloween night

Trump reveals renovated Lincoln Bedroom bathroom as his White House remodel continues

Trump reveals renovated Lincoln Bedroom bathroom as his White House remodel continues

Singing Tiger blends bold Pan-Asian bites with karaoke nights in Northeast DC

Singing Tiger blends bold Pan-Asian bites with karaoke nights in Northeast DC

RFK Jr.’s neighbor has Halloween display message for him

RFK Jr.’s neighbor has Halloween display message for him

Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region

Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region

Windy, chilly conditions for Halloween trick or treaters in DC region

Windy, chilly conditions for Halloween trick or treaters in DC region

Exclusive: National Guard orders in DC extended through February 2026

Exclusive: National Guard orders in DC extended through February 2026

What are your rights while interacting with federal law enforcement? DC town hall offers insight

What are your rights while interacting with federal law enforcement? DC town hall offers insight

Friday Freebies: Wear a Halloween costume and get free doughnuts and treats

Friday Freebies: Wear a Halloween costume and get free doughnuts and treats

DC leaders consider reestablishing youth curfew zones permanently

DC leaders consider reestablishing youth curfew zones permanently

SNAP shutdown triggers emergency response across DC region

SNAP shutdown triggers emergency response across DC region

Man found guilty in 2010 murder of American University professor

Man found guilty in 2010 murder of American University professor

Want to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa? Tips on where to turn

Want to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa? Tips on where to turn

DC’s police chief denies wrongdoing after accusations of officer-involved shooting cover-up

DC’s police chief denies wrongdoing after accusations of officer-involved shooting cover-up

18-year-old charged with murder of congressional intern and teen girl days apart in DC

18-year-old charged with murder of congressional intern and teen girl days apart in DC

A DC ‘Furniture and Whatnot’ shop will close its doors Friday

A DC ‘Furniture and Whatnot’ shop will close its doors Friday

Americans largely oppose Trump tearing down White House East Wing to make way for his ballroom: Poll

Americans largely oppose Trump tearing down White House East Wing to make way for his ballroom: Poll

Food banks step up as shutdown leaves federal workers struggling

Food banks step up as shutdown leaves federal workers struggling

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