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Tee off at National Building Museum
This summer, mini golf lovers can play a round on a course "inspired by an actual building, bridge, landscape, or monument--or a completely fanciful one" at the National Building Museum. Check out pictures of visitors trying their luck on the course.
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Walking the line: Slacklining in D.C.
Slacklining? It's taking over D.C. with meet-ups for people who are into the tight-rope style activity. Take a look.
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D.C. gets folksy: Folklife Festival takes the Mall
D.C. got folky. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is taking place this week on the National Mall--with a show of art and music. Take a look.
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Nora Ephron's notable films: Filmmaker, writer dies at 71
Nora Ephron may have passed away Tuesday at the age of 71, but her lasting legacy will be a series of films that stay at the forefront of our minds. Here's a look at some of her most notable works.
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Barefoot 5K takes Maryland
Running is hard enough. Running barefoot? Well, people took to the streets for a Barefoot 5K on Sunday. The race was done in partnership with the charity Soles4Souls and local charity Teens Run D.C.
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It's a bird, it's a plane--it's an Aeromodelers celebration!
Freestate Aeromodelers held a celebration of scale airplanes on Saturday--showing, and flying airplanes of the World VIII. Take a look at snapshots of the event.
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Highest-paid actresses: 'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart tops Forbes' list
Forbes is out with their annual list of the highest paid actresses and, surprisingly, a youngster beat out of all of the Hollywood veterans in the top ten. -
Mixing it up in D.C.: Specialty cocktails from local bartenders
Bartenders at local bars: Room 11, Bar Pilar and Marvin walked us through their specialty drinks and even provided their formulas for mixing up the drinks! Before you head out for your happy hour, take a look.
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Spots to travel where it's cooler than Washington
It's hot in D.C. this week. Deathly hot. It feels like walking around wearing a down comforter. Good news, though! If you're thinking of taking a summer trip somewhere cooler, here are nine fun options. Grab your fleece.
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Fancy foods: D.C. hosts food event
D.C. this week saw some fancy dining—showcased during the 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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Top banned books
Best-selling book “50 Shades of Grey” is causing a stir—the controversial book is banned in some states and is under consideration for another banning—in our area. Take a look at the books that have also come under scrutiny: The list of banned books, according to the American Library Association.
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