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Axios: How to vote in the 2022 D.C. primary election
Today is the final day for registered voters to change their party affiliation. D.C. voters must be registered with one of the parties (Republican, Democratic, D.C. Statehood Green, or Libertarian) to vote in the primary.
DCist: Metro Will Return Some Trains This Month, But Noticeable Schedule Changes Will Take Longer
A week after the Metrorail Safety Commission officially approved Metro’s plan to bring back the 7000-series trains, WMATA has released the 128-page detailed plan.
Washington Post: Memorial Day Parade returns to D.C. with ‘Top Gun’ Tuskegee Airman
Once slighted, an African American veteran pilot is set to lead this year’s parade
WTOP: DC Black Pride back in person this Memorial Day weekend ahead of Pride Month
Pride Month is often celebrated in June with rainbows and what some deem as easy-to-criticize consumption of branded products. However, Memorial Day weekend also acts as a days-early celebration of Black LGBTQ+ communities through DC’s…
Washingtonian: 5 Fascinating Stats About the Lincoln Memorial
How tall would Abe be if he stood up?
Washington Post: On its 100th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial still beckons a nation divided
One ordinary, epic day at Washington’s most visited monument
Washington Post: The original Lincoln memorial stands forgotten in D.C.’s Judiciary Square
People from across the country came to the Mall last weekend for an early celebration of the centennial of the Lincoln Memorial, which turns 100 on Monday. Barely more than two miles away, the original Lincoln memorial stood lonely and…
Washington Post: The Lincoln Memorial rose from the mud of the Potomac 100 years ago
The national shrine has become a place of pilgrimage perched on pilings 50 feet high
WTOP: Major funding dedicated to new sports complex, revamped facilities in DC
From summer programs to renovated recreational centers and a brand new sports complex, there will be new or upgraded facilities coming to all eight wards in the District.
NBC4: Southwest DC Neighborhood Concerned About Land Used for Farmers Market, Festivals
Plans to redevelop two prominent plots of land in the District aren't sitting well with some residents.
WTOP: Poppy Wall of Honor returns to National Mall for Memorial Day weekend
Hundreds of thousands of bright red poppy flowers are back on the National Mall in D.C. to honor fallen U.S. military members this Memorial Day Weekend.
Washington Post: In 1956, the CIA’s photo spies moved into a shabby D.C. office building
In August of 1956, any number of things might have drawn you to the northeast corner of Fifth and K streets NW. Here you would have found Children’s Supermart, a 40,000-square-foot discount store and a precursor of Toys R Us.
Washington Post: Transit commission chairman offers advice for Metro’s funding problems
Michael Goldman proposes Metro pitch the public on a sales tax after it wins back confidence
Washington Post: 50 years ago, D.C.’s first African Liberation Day launched a movement
They came by the thousands. A river of Black and Brown humanity, flowing out of Malcolm X Park, down 16th Street NW, then west on U Street. Red, black, and green flags held aloft, carrying signs that read “Africa for the Africans” and…
Washington Post: Metro releases detailed plan to return 7000-series cars to service
The plan was approved earlier this month by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission
WTOP: Metro plans to bring small group of 7000-series cars back this summer
A new plan released Friday details how Metro plans to phase some of their 7000-series rail cars back into service over the summer.
City Paper: Bowser Appears to Skip Ward 2 Forum For Brandon Todd’s Birthday Party
Ward 8 Councilmember and mayoral candidate Trayon White was also a no-show.
Colbert King in The Post: What are D.C. voters hungry for as primary day approaches?
The June 21 D.C. Democratic primary ballot sets out a buffet of choices.
City Paper: Wealthy Mobile Voting Advocate Targets Charles Allen with Negative Ads Over Legislative…
A venture capitalist and former Mike Bloomberg adviser is gearing up to launch an ad blitz against Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, aiming to pressure him into advancing mobile voting legislation that he’s sought to bottle up in his…