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In 2023, crime surged in D.C. as homicides reached levels not seen in a generation. In 2024, violent crime receded.

But young people here are still living with their guard up and making decisions to keep themselves, their friends and their siblings safe. https://t.co/ya0PKpOHm9

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The Barbie Pond, a constantly evolving art installation in the front yard of a rowhouse in D.C., is known for serving up playful commentary on all types of topics.

Its latest inspiration: the Reflecting Pool. https://t.co/Plnk88zXzT

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Marlon Zanders returned home to find his eight pit bull puppies missing.

D.C. police said someone “forcibly entered” a residence, took the puppies and fled. Local law prohibits separating a puppy under 6 weeks old from its mother. https://t.co/zottDcI7q1

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July 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year in Virginia and Maryland, the time when most of their new state laws take effect.

Here are some notable laws going into effect across the region: https://t.co/NDnXTh5Tw5

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As dangerous heat expands across the East, D.C. is under an excessive heat watch.

With high temperatures several degrees above 100, the stretch from Thursday to Saturday will feature some of D.C.’s hottest days on record. See the forecast here: https://t.co/2h2Na8HYE5

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A D.C. woman who crashed into an oncoming car on Rock Creek Parkway in 2023, killing three people, was sentenced to 29 years in prison.

She was fleeing a police stop and had reached speeds of up to 100 mph when the crash occurred. https://t.co/z85MhbbF0u

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AJ Dybantsa arrives in D.C. as the Wizards’ most anticipated addition since at least John Wall, and possibly Chris Webber.

With that comes attention that might dissolve a 19-year-old who, in the span of 48 hours, became the face of an NBA franchise. https://t.co/EnVTfcfBdH

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The America 250 fireworks display is expected to break a world record, but is wreaking havoc on D.C. river cruise companies in the process. https://t.co/JMvInreIcf

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America’s most postcard-able symbolic stretch — the National Mall — is being readied for its forthcoming semiquincentennial, but it’s being carved, drained and drilled, causing frustation for tourists and locals. https://t.co/Ry3r195mDl

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The D.C. Council unanimously approved a nearly $22 billion budget that reverses many of the cuts to programs proposed by the mayor, drawing on one-time funds — including from the city’s reserves — to plug budget gaps. https://t.co/bXcYEJDnYH

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Rooftops, biergartens and the promise of free beer.

Here’s where to watch the U.S.-Australia World Cup match in the D.C. area: https://t.co/X0i2yDgLkd

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The Nationals hired a full-service coffee operation in the middle of their clubhouse during the 2024 season, seeking to break up the grind of a 162-game season and create a homey atmosphere. https://t.co/dKQANOKvVU

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U.S. World Cup viewing parties. Capital Pride. And Juneteenth celebrations across the nation.

Here’s what to do in the DMV this weekend and next week: https://t.co/P5gPvaB5FR

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After the last full spring practice of what needs to be his redemptive season, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said he still has “a long way to go” in learning the team’s new offense. https://t.co/utegpOXEbG

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D.C. police fatally shot a man on a Metro bus after he allegedly shot and killed a woman minutes earlier in Northwest Washington, interim D.C. police chief Jeffery Carroll said following the incident.
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Days before District voters head to the polls, a candidate running in the crowded race for the Ward 1 seat on the D.C. Council has been removed from the city’s public financing program after allegedly falsifying contributions. https://t.co/accLHhYhut

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Fifty-five percent of D.C. registered voters said the city is headed in the wrong direction, up from 42 percent the last time a Post poll asked this in 2022.

It’s the highest percentage of respondents saying the city was on the wrong track since 1998. https://t.co/RwxrEAabzC

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The D.C. Council reversed cuts the mayor proposed to child care programs, housing vouchers and paid family leave. https://t.co/ADcQmtxcda

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Whether you’re looking to cheer for the red, white and blue, follow a particular international team, or just soak in the atmosphere at an outdoor viewing party, here’s where to watch the World Cup in the D.C. area. https://t.co/pywr9IaZZU

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Janeese Lewis George leads Kenyan R. McDuffie by double-digits in the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to a Post-Schar School poll.

But a quarter of voters remain undecided about the race as the primary enters its final days. https://t.co/caVSb2ryBJ

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Post food critic Elazar Sontag reviewed Bar Del Monte, an Italian restaurant in D.C. where fresh produce rules and nothing sticks around for long.

Here are his thoughts: https://t.co/iTIxgHTFkj