Happy Friday, D.C. Enjoy your (mostly) sunny day into a (mostly) sunny weekend.
LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:
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Advocates say nine people were arrested in an ICE raid at a D.C. Indian restaurant about two weeks ago. ICE would neither confirm nor deny the arrests.
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A development project started four years ago and is far from completion as Valor Development dukes it out with neighbors who are critical of the project.
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Unionized Metro workers are demanding meal and bathroom breaks.
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Sounds of a D.C. summer: jams from local artists.
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Scene and Heard: on Independence Day, echoes of fireworks, a drunk couple, a barter for some weed, and a very good dog.
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Gear Prudence: tips for how to watch the Tour de France and for identifying generic bicycle dudes in sunglasses on the morning commute.
LOOSE LIPS LINKS, by Mitch Ryals (tips? mryals@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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David Grosso’s challenger hosted by former Republican Council candidate. [Twitter]
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg supports D.C. statehood as part of his presidential campaign platform. [Fast Company]
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Mendo and pals versus the Council’s progressives. [DC Line]
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If you only read LL online, you’re missing out. [Twitter]
YOUNG & HUNGRY LINKS, by Laura Hayes (tips? lhayes@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Visit the Hip-Hop Museum Pop-Up Experience running through Aug. 15 at Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge. [WCP]
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Muncheez is taking over the former DGS Delicatessen space in Dupont. [Washingtonian]
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The hottest restaurants in D.C. this month. [Eater]
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The team behind Service Bar is expanding to Blagden Alley. [WBJ]
ARTS LINKS, by Kayla Randall (tips? krandall@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Save your houseplants at Very Sad Lab. [WCP]
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D.C. writer Susan Richards Shreve is back with her 15th novel. [Washingtonian]
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Photographer Antonia Tricarico discusses her book about the D.C. punk scene. [Kojo Nnamdi Show]
SPORTS LINKS, by Kelyn Soong (tips? ksoong@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Elena Delle Donne will captain one of the All-Star teams after being this year’s top vote-getter. [NBC4]
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It was the Rui Hachimura show in Las Vegas. [Bullets Forever]
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Josh Norman showed off his NFL leaping skills while jumping over a bull in Pamplona, Spain. [Deadspin]
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Professional and elite runners will gather at Dunbar High School tomorrow to compete at the DC Road Runners Track Championships. [DCRRC]
HAPPENING TODAY, by Emma Sarappo (tips? esarappo@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Reunited alt-rockers Anberlin take their farewell tour to The Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. at 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $29.50.
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Dierks Bentley brings the summer heat with his Burning Man tour at Jiffy Lube Live. 7 p.m. at 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow. $35–$285.75.
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Backstreet’s back—the Backstreet Boys perform at Capital One Arena with opener Baylee Littrell. 8 p.m. at 601 F St. NW. $180–$1,200.
OFFICE OF FUTURE PLANNING
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Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski‘s book tour, at Lincoln Theatre on Sept. 10. 8 p.m. at 1215 U St. NW. $45–$95.
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Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for an evening with primatologist Jane Goodall, speaking at The Anthem on Sept. 23. 8 p.m. at 901 Wharf St. SW. $55–$85.
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Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for electro-funk artist GRiZ, performing at The Anthem on Sept. 27. 8 p.m. at 901 Wharf St. SW. $40–$189.
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