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Congressional lawmakers prepare to lower the boom on D.C. “It speaks to almost cosmic oversight of a local jurisdiction,” says Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.’s non-voting delegate to Congress.
LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:
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Man believed to be homeless found dead in Columbia Heights. [WCP]
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Toddler suffers severe lead poisoning, city and landlord trade blame. [Post]
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Two journalists reporting on inauguration protests still face charges, while charges are dropped for three others. [NBC4]
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Thousands gathered at Supreme Court to protest travel ban last night. [WUSA]
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Muslim ban protesters at Dulles Airport for the third consecutive day. [NBC4]
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More than 100 students at D.C. universities are impacted by travel ban. [WJLA]
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University presidents across the region grapple with the ban. [WBJ]
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Rally against immigration ban was an interfaith event. [WAMU]
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Time travel: How long it takes to get downtown from each Metro station. [GGW]
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Ollie the bobcat, who escaped from the zoo, is still missing. [WJLA]
RECENT CITY PAPER STORIES TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF YOUR DAY:
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Smithsonian’s new beer historian: Theresa McCulla will put her Ph.D. to work.
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Lawyer huddle: They pored over immigration papers, sitting on the floor at Dulles.
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Photographs: from D.C.’s immigration ban protests.
LOOSE LIPS LINKS, by Jeffrey Anderson (tips? jeff.anderson@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Mayor Muriel Bowser calls dibs for kids who can walk to charter schools. [Times]
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Dozens of GWU students affected by Trump immigration ban. [FOX5]
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So long, Steve Handelsman. [NBC4]
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ICYMI: Standing O for D.C. custodian. [WUSA9]
ARTS LINKS, by Matt Cohen (tips? mcohen@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Hand Grenade Job discusses their upcoming album, their anti-fascist post-Americana sound, and why America was never that great to begin with. [Space Race]
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The Netherlands Embassy’s newest social media-unfriendly art exhibit. [Washingtonian]
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Strange things you didn’t know about Dupont Circle. [DCist]
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Ben’s Chili Bowl says removing Bill Cosby mural wasn’t a response to controversy. [WAMU]
YOUNG & HUNGRY LINKS, byLaura Hayes (tips? lhayes@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Gerald Addison is the new chef at Compass Rose. [WCP]
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Why some people are boycotting Taylor Gourmet. [Post]
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Glen’s Garden Market offsets its non-local food sales with donations. [Washingtonian]
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This year’s Sips & Suppers event got political. [Eater]
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The best winter beers from area breweries. [Thrillist]
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It looks like Abunai Poke has found a permanent home. [PoPville]
HOUSING COMPLEX LINKS, by Andrew Giambrone (tips? agiambrone@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Ben Carson, Donald Trump, and Congress may reduce housing assistance. [GGW]
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D.C.-area homeowners are spending more of their earnings on mortgages. [UrbanTurf]
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More residential development coming to historic alley in Hill East. [WBJ]
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