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Boy found dead after being swept away by floods that closed schools

NBC DC (Local) 5/14 7:02A Sophia Barnes

A 12-year-old died after being swept away by floodwaters in Virginia, 200 people were rescued from a flooded school in Maryland and toppled trees are blocking D.C.-area traffic Wednesday after rain...

Kayaking, water polo and ballet could fill your kids’ summer in DC

WTOP News 5/14 5:41A Luke Lukert

Looking for the kids to go on some adventures this summer or learn a new skill like swimming or cooking? Registration for D.C. summer programs opens Wednesday. Related stories...

Five New Galleries Are Opening at DC’s National Air and Space Museum in July

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/14 4:00A Molly Parks

This rendering shows what the "World War I: The Birth of Aviation" gallery will look like when it opens to the public on July 28. Image courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. On...

Trump budget cuts could push DC area into a recession, George Mason professor says

WTOP News 5/14 3:50A Dan Ronan

Proposed deep budget cuts from the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress could push the D.C. area into a recession, especially if those reductions are enacted....

DC Ward 7 residents discuss proposed new Commanders stadium at RFK site

WTOP News 5/13 11:40P Dan Ronan

The D.C. Council will ultimately decide the fate of a proposed new stadium at the RFK site for the Washington Commanders. Now, residents are getting a chance to review the...

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The Best Ethiopian Restaurants Around D.C.

DC Eater 5/14 8:28A Tierney Plumb

Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant just celebrated 30 years on U Street NW. | Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images Where to feast on spicy stews, lentils, and spongy injera Ethiopian...

Federal Agents Arrest 189 in DC Immigration Crackdown

Washingtonian (Food) 5/14 6:19A Jessica Sidman

Photograph of federal agents making arrests in DC via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's press site. Federal agents arrested 189 people and served 187 notices of inspection to business across...

This Strip Mall Bakery Serves One of the Best South Indian Breakfasts in the DC-Area

Washingtonian (Food) 5/13 11:00P Ike Allen

Thambi Gangadhar’s Country Oven has an excellent South Indian breakfast. Photograph by Evy Mages . location_on 2501 Centreville Rd., Herndon language Website The name “Country Oven” suggests a rustic...

A Hip Chinese-American Restaurant and Mahjong Bar Is Opening Penn Quarter

Washingtonian (Food) 5/13 6:01A Jessica Sidman

Whole crispy flounder at Lucky Danger. Photograph by Rachel Paraoan. Lucky Danger . 709 D St., NW. Lucky Danger was born as a delivery-only Chinese-American pop-up in the thick of the pandemic and...

We Tried DC’s New Psychedelic Mushroom-Themed Tasting Menu

Washingtonian (Food) 5/12 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Mushrooms–in the form of “caviar” atop a sope–are on the menu at Sagrada. Photograph by Rey Lopez. location_on Sagrada, 1901 14th St., NW (second floor) language Website My friend and I arrive at the...

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Sabu, legend of pro wrestling's ‘hardcore' style, dies at 60

NBC DC (Sports) 5/12 6:27A Rebecca Cohen | NBC News

Sabu, a hardcore professional wresting legend whose real name was Terry Brunk, has died at 60 years old, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Sunday. WWE is saddened to...

NASCAR in Texas: How to watch, TV schedule, predictions for Fort Worth race

NBC DC (Sports) 5/1 9:32A Logan Reardon

NASCAR is back in Texas this weekend. Two months after its trip to Austin , the Cup Series will now visit Fort Worth for a 400-mile race around Texas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile circuit has played...

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