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Kenyan McDuffie smiling in a suit with the Washington D.C. flag in the background.
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Kenyan McDuffie Bid For Mayor, Immigration, and Education Challenges: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Kenyan McDuffie’s mayoral bid highlights D.C.’s political shifts, tackling housing, education, and public safety amid immigration and school enrollment issues.

National Guard soldiers in camouflage uniforms with rifles in front of the U.S. Capitol on a sunny day.
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National Guard, Hotel Murder, and Campus Safety: D.C.’s Week In Review:

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
A modern stadium rendering with a bustling crowd, surrounded by landscaped greenery and iconic Washington D.C. landmarks.
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Commanders Stadium, Restaurant Week, and Chevy Chase Development: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Officer Terry Bennett, a dedicated public servant, remembered for his service and sacrifice.
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Police Officer and Pedestrian Killed in Crashes: Tragic Losses in Washington D.C.: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026
Protesters in Washington D.C. rally against DC Council and ICE cooperation, holding signs and banners advocating for community trust.
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DC Council Urges End to ICE Partnerships After National Tragedy: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026
RFK Stadium demolition nearing completion with heavy machinery on-site.
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From Gridiron to Rubble: The Final Days of RFK Stadium: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026
A diverse group of participants walking in the DC MLK Peace Walk, holding banners with messages of peace and justice.
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MLK Day 2026: Celebrate the Legacy at the DC MLK Parade

by Artemis IngramJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Educational session at Up N Smoke DC about cannabis benefits
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Education and Health Benefits of Cannabis at Up N Smoke

by David BeckfordJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Promotional flyer for D9 Sunday at Trinity Church DC featuring event details and guest speaker Austin R. Cooper Jr.
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Don’t Miss D9 Sunday at Trinity Church DC: Faith, Service & The Divine Nine

by David BeckfordJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026
A "Closed" sign hanging in a modern restaurant interior, symbolizing the struggles of D.C.'s dining industry in 2026.
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Bronze Restaurant Closure: A Sign of Struggling Restaurants in 2026: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026
Fireworks over silhouetted historic buildings during America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C.
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ICE Surge, News Laws and Kennedy Center Controversy: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026
Worker cleaning Columbus Circle monument with pressure washer, American flag in the background.
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D.C.’s Week In Review: Mass Shootings, Ukranian Peace Talks and Fire Hazards

by David BeckfordJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026
Brutalist-style J. Edgar Hoover Building with digital overlay highlighting federal infrastructure and urban transformation.
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FBI Building History and Economic Impact: D.C.’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025
Bronze bust of John F. Kennedy on a marble pedestal at the Kennedy Center, with a frosted glass wall and engraved text in the background.
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Kennedy Center and the Intersection of Art and Politics: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025
Long-exposure night shot of Washington D.C.'s Capitol Building with emergency vehicles and flashing lights on a wet street.
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Police Investigations Intensify Amid D.C.’s Gun Violence Spike: D.C.’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025
Washington Commanders logo featuring a golden yellow stylized 'W' on a dark reddish-brown background.
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Commander’s New GM, The National Guard and The Travel Rush: D.C.’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
A 'Closed' sign on a restaurant door in Washington D.C., symbolizing economic challenges and reflecting the cityscape.
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Federal Workers’ Holiday, National Guard, and Restaurant Closures: D.C.’s: Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Police Chief Pamela Smith, and Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah unveil a new police helicopter and drone unit.
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Kennedy Center Drama, Police Chief Steps Down and More: D.C.’s: Week In Review

by TNM StaffDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
National Guard members patrolling near the White House after ambush shooting.
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National Guard Tragedy, Mayor Bowser’s Decision, and Black Friday Trends: DC’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordNovember 28, 2025December 20, 2025
An American Airlines plane at a DC-area airport gate, with a modern terminal and control tower in the background under a clear blue sky.
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DC Youth Curfew Extended, Shutdown Grounds Flights, and “Sandwich Guy” Acquitted: D.C.’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 7, 2025December 20, 2025
A metro map of Washington, D.C., highlighting expansion plans and key landmarks like the White House and Capitol.
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Shutdown Anxieties, Crime Crackdowns, and Metro Expansion: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Artemis IngramOctober 3, 2025December 20, 2025
A bustling scene of Washington, D.C., with the Capitol building in the background, symbolizing the week's political and cultural highlights.
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Shutdown Fears, Local Leadership Changes, and Regional Celebrations: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Artemis IngramSeptember 28, 2025December 20, 2025

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