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Kennedy Center employees make an effort to unionize in response to Trump takeover

WTOP News 5/16 8:46A Ana Golden

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts employees announced Thursday their plan to unionize. The union will be called the “Kennedy Center United Arts Workers,” or the...

FBI Director Kash Patel says the agency is leaving its DC HQ

WTOP News 5/16 5:31A Grace Newton

The FBI Headquarters is leaving the J. Edgar Hoover Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C., according to the bureau s director, Kash Patel. Patel, who made the announcement...

President Trump’s military parade could cost up to $45 million, Army spokesperson says

WTOP News 5/16 4:06A Linh Bui

The massive military parade being held on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday in D.C. is part of the celebrations for the Army’s 250th anniversary. Related stories Military...

A Non-Speaking Autistic Artist’s Paintings Are Getting a DC Gallery Show

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/16 3:18A Lydia Wei

Charles Lenny Lunn is a non-speaking autistic artist from Bethesda. His artwork is being exhibited at Lost Origins Gallery. Photograph by Lydia Wei. The first work visitors will see as they walk up...

‘When he’s painting, he’s free’: How a Bethesda man who can’t speak communicates through art

WTOP News 5/15 9:56P John Domen

For his entire life, Charles Lunn from Bethesda, Maryland, hasn’t been able to speak. He’s autistic and nonverbal. The most noise he ever makes is when he claps — sometimes it’ll be a single clap when...

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The Best Dog-Friendly Patios Around D.C.

DC Eater 5/16 7:52A Tierney Plumb

Dogs hang out with their owners at Dog Daze Social Club. | Scott Suchman/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Sit and stay at one of these pup-approved places Bringing a four-legged friend along...

The Best Ethiopian Restaurants Around D.C.

DC Eater 5/14 8:28A Tierney Plumb

Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant just celebrated 30 years on U Street NW. | Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images Where to feast on spicy stews, lentils, and spongy injera Ethiopian...

Federal Agents Arrest 189 in DC Immigration Crackdown

Washingtonian (Food) 5/14 6:19A Jessica Sidman

Photograph of federal agents making arrests in DC via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's press site. Federal agents arrested 189 people and served 187 notices of inspection to business across...

This Strip Mall Bakery Serves One of the Best South Indian Breakfasts in the DC-Area

Washingtonian (Food) 5/13 11:00P Ike Allen

Thambi Gangadhar’s Country Oven has an excellent South Indian breakfast. Photograph by Evy Mages . location_on 2501 Centreville Rd., Herndon language Website The name “Country Oven” suggests a rustic...

A Hip Chinese-American Restaurant and Mahjong Bar Is Opening Penn Quarter

Washingtonian (Food) 5/13 6:01A Jessica Sidman

Whole crispy flounder at Lucky Danger. Photograph by Rachel Paraoan. Lucky Danger . 709 D St., NW. Lucky Danger was born as a delivery-only Chinese-American pop-up in the thick of the pandemic and...

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