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Kennedy Center says it isn't required to seek new programming after judge blocks closure
49+ min ago (242+ words) The Kennedy Center's management isn't making a commitment to scheduling new shows or building up its staff even as the performing arts venue considers options short of a full two-year closure that a federal judge blocked last month. In a…...
2026 Capital Pride parade set to step off in DC
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (276+ words) D. C. will be in party mode with celebrations and parades for Pride and Juneteenth, the annual Home Rule Music Festival, and plenty of activities for Father's Day. It's Pride Month's biggest weekend in Washington, D. C. , and we're bringing you the Pride Parade…...
Health officials warn visitors that cannabis in Washington can be stronger than in other parts of US
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (144+ words) The Washington Department of Health is warning FIFA visitors about the strength of cannabis in Washington. The state health agency says potency varies by product and recommends that users start with a low dose and go slow. The Washington Do…...
There's a lot yet to do' on domestic violence in DC, US attorney says
17+ hour, 36+ min ago (328+ words) June 19, 2026, 8: 59 PM While violent crime in D. C. has dropped, incidences of domestic violence have not, according to U. S. Attorney for the District Jeanine Pirro. She said she's working to change that. "There's a lot yet to do in the District," she told…...
Juneteenth event highlights discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at Bowie church
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (462+ words) Terik King | terik. king@wtop. com June 19, 2026, 6: 03 PM A Juneteenth gathering at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bowie brought descendants, parishioners and community members together Friday to honor the hundreds of people enslaved on the former White Marsh plantation, and…...
Unaffiliated voters air grievances about closed primaries
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (635+ words) Mayah Nachman, Maryland Matters June 19, 2026, 4: 45 PM This article was republished with permission from WTOP's news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters. A number of Maryland elections will likely be determined in the primary, now just days…...
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (928+ words) News4s Mark Segraves takes a look at what Tuesdays Democratic primary says about the city and what to expect going forward. As Janeese Lewis George paves a path to the mayor's office in Washington, D. C. , she's told voters they could have it…...
Lewis George looks beyond November after Mc Duffie concedes in D. C. mayoral race
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (587+ words) June 19, 2026, 4: 20 AM "I am feeling so just grateful. My heart is just grateful to the people of D. C. ," Lewis George said. With ranked choice votes still being tabulated, she is now poised to become the Democratic nominee and is already signaling…...
Teacher, parent win $1 M in defamation suits against feed on X
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (437+ words) A high-profile Virginia teacher and a parent decided to fight back against social media attacks, name-calling and false allegations, each filing defamation lawsuits against the creator of a conservative X feed. Both just won judgments of hundreds of thousands of…...
Kenyan Mc Duffie concedes DC mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (395+ words) Although the official certification of the primary race is continuing, Mc Duffie said in a statement that "it is clear that the voters have chosen a different path." The former member of the D. C. council said he had contacted Lewis George…...