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Jesse Jackson leaves behind a powerful local legacy in the District

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Ben’s Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali remembers Jesse Jackson as ‘family’

WTOP News 2/17 9:18P Kate Ryan

The late Rev. Jesse Jackson was a giant figure in the Civil Rights Movement, a powerful and passionate speaker and served D.C. as its first elected shadow senator, lobbying relentlessly for statehood...

Zillow’s chief economist says DC-area home market is now affordable

WTOP News 2/17 9:02P Ciara Wells

Homes are becoming easier to buy in the nation’s capital, a leading economist says, especially when compared to 20 years ago. “The change that stands out the most to me is...

Jesse Jackson leaves behind a powerful local legacy in the District

NBC DC (Local) 2/17 5:58A Molette Green and NBC Washington

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves behind a lasting impact on the D.C. area, which began during the Civil Rights Movement. In 1963, he saw Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. s I Have a Dream...

Amateur artists have the chance to appear in the National Gallery and win some cash along the way

WTOP News 2/16 6:10A Luke Lukert

Are you or a loved one an artist with a talent for putting a twist on classic art? One of the most prestigious museums in the world is giving creators a chance to earn some...

Progress at Potomac sewer collapse but overflow risk remains, DC Water says

WTOP News 2/16 4:12A Matt Small

D.C. Water is touting new pumping capacity and a third active flume as signs of progress at the site of the massive Potomac sewer pipe break, even as the utility warns the...

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What You Need To Become a Washington DC Firefighter

DC Life Magazine 2/13 2:29A The Editorial Staff

If you’re picturing a job that’s only fires and ladders, Washington, DC, will surprise you. In DC Fire and EMS, many entry paths are built around being ready for both...