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'Vacation' will kick off Columbia Heights outdoor movie series
The folks from Columbia Heights Day have organized another outdoor movie series, starting June 8 with National Lampoon's Vacation. [New Columbia Heights]
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A peek ahead: Nats finish NL East road trip in Atlanta
Having garnered two wins and four losses against tough National League East opponents Philadelphia and Florida on the current road swing, the Washington Nationals (16-18) wind up the trip with a visit to the Atlanta Braves (20-16). [Nationals Daily News]
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Arlington plans: live entertainment, sidewalk cafe, Metro kiosk
The Arlington County Board is expected to approve plans for a sidewalk cafe, live entertainment and a Commuter Store kiosk outside the Ballston Metro station.
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D.C. Chef Mike Isabella publishing first cookbook
Top Chef All-Stars runner-up Mike Isabella will publish his first cookbook, Flavors from a Jersey Italian, next year. [City Stream]
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Tejada doubts possibility of in-state tuition for immigrant kids
Arlington Board Member Walter Tejada said that he would like to see children of immigrants offered in-state tuition at public universites. [ArlNow]
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Redistricting could cost Virginia $10 million
Now that the governor has approved the General Assembly’s redistricting plans, the State Board of Elections must find millions of dollars to implement the new maps. [Potomac Local]
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DDOT criticizes Georgetown University campus plan
DDOT says it cannot support the Georgetown University campus plan. The agency was critical of the school’s failure to deliver adequate studies on the effects of the proposed changes. [The Georgetown Metropolitan]
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That’s no tree, that’s a cell tower
Some people call them monopines or Frankenpines. Outsized tree towers blend unevenly in urban neighborhoods like Morningside. [Historian for hire]
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Washington Capitals 2011: Reconstruction time
That wasn't fun. After the Caps flopped in their second-round matchup, what's left to do but start rebuilding for 2012? Is there any hope left? [On Frozen Blog]
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Cuts all around: homeless services, community funds, teachers
Mayor Gray's budget cuts more than $20 million from homeless services. Gray's budget would also eliminate community funds. DC Public Schools will cut 660 teaching and support positions.
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Walmart's mailer to D.C. residents looks like a political campaign flier
The flier Walmart sent to D.C. residents looks very similar to the kind of literature we're used to receiving from candidates during campaign seasons. [The Brightwoodian]
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Neighborhood commissions to vote on redistricting advice
The ANCs are all finalizing and voting this month on their resolutions on recommendations for the upcoming redistricting. [The Hill Is Home]
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White House leading town hall in Columbia Heights
The White House is sending Michael Blake from the Office of Public Engagement to lead a Town Hall event at All Souls Church in Columbia Heights this Wednesday. [We Love DC]
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'Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela' documentary showing Saturday
"Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela," a documentary about the early years of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, will play Saturday at the Alexandria Black History Museum. [Carlyle Community]
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'James Madison' talking politics Sunday at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
President James Madison, portrayed by John Douglas Hall, will discuss political and persona lissues of 1811 with guests Sunday at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum in Alexandria. [Carlyle Community]
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Annie Creamcheese owner opens Pretty People Vintage in Old Town
Annie Creamcheese fans, get excited: Old Town has a new vintage shop, Pretty People Vintage. [Deacon Does DC]
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Turtle Park Fair is Saturday, May 14
Turtle Park's annual May Fair is a great day in the park for the entire family. It's also the biggest annual fund-raising event for Friends of Friendship Park (the official name for Turtle Park). [All Life Is Local]
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GMU baseball player holds longest hitting streak in NCAA
Junior third baseman Brig Tison extended his hitting streak to 26 games, the longest streak in Mason history and the longest active streak in the NCAA. [Connect2Mason]
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