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Listen: D.C. teachers, students, and advocates push to prevent cuts to the Community Schools program
Advocates say the program, which faces cuts in Mayor Muriel Bowser's budget, is vital for the city’s at-risk students and families.
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Glenstone museum employees are moving to unionize
Nearly 100 hourly employees — roughly half the Glenstone workforce — would be represented by the union.
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Get Out There: The Hill Is Home turns 15
The beloved local blog is celebrating with a quinceañera bash. Blogger Maria Helena Carey joins us to discuss the party and her favorite Capitol Hill spots.
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D.C. Police clear anti-war encampment at George Washington University
D.C. police had previously held off on arresting protesters, saying that the encampment and all its protest activities were peaceful.
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3 Mother’s Day events around D.C. that aren’t brunch
There are plenty of fancy Mother's Day brunches out there. Here are a few other ways to celebrate mom.
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Get Out There: Travel around the world without leaving D.C. — embassy tours are back