A morning roundup of news, opinion, and links from City Paper and around the District. Send tips and ideas to citydesk@washingtoncitypaper.com.
D.C. has the dubious distinction of being among the top 10 U.S. cities for human trafficking. District survivor Ashley Cacho, who was trafficked as a child, tells her story.
LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:
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Police body cams will be off during inauguration protests. [NBC4]
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Young people have been moving to Metro’s green line corridor in droves. [WCP]
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He sold marijuana against the judge’s orders, and got 60 days in jail. [Post]
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Man admits making threats to Besta Pizza days after shooting at nearby Comet Ping Pong. [FOX5, WUSA]
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Extra cell phone towers installed on the Mall to support inauguration and protests. [Post]
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Take your pick: a list of inauguration marches and demonstrations. [Post]
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Your guide to inauguration road closures. [WTOP]
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Children’s National andInova Health announce major research partnership. [WBJ]
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D.C. philanthropist David Rubenstein is awarded keys to the city. [FOX5]
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Watch this short film on the grand master checkers players of Shaw. [DCist]
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Ice, wintry mix are in the forecast this weekend. [WTOP]
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A serial groper is on the prowl in Northwest this week. [Post]
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Police release video of person of interest in New Year’s Eve murder. [NBC4]
RECENT CITY PAPER STORIES TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF YOUR DAY:
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Appearances first: Why bars go to great lengths to serve drinks in interesting glasses.
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Dog fight: Animal advocates say proposed new pet rules for public housing residents are too restrictive.
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A new home for veterans: The architectural gem will house 60 homeless vets.
LOOSE LIPS LINKS, by Jeffrey Anderson (tips? jeff.anderson@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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D.C. Councilmember Anita Bonds plans bill mandating presidential candidates release tax returns to appear on D.C. ballot. [AP]
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D.C. Council considers abolishing sex abuse statute of limitations. [Times]
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Chaffetzis threatening our death with dignity law “to score easy political points.” [Post]
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Oh, so this is what that A Creative D.C. campaign means. [WAMU]
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Instead of ending in March, SafeTrack will continue until June. [WTOP, Times]
ARTS LINKS, by Matt Cohen (tips? mcohen@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Richard Nelson’s new three-play cycle, The Gabriels, is lengthy but stellar. [WCP]
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D.C. punk trio Scanners and the art of the show flyer. [Post]
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DC Music Download announces its new festival, Sounds of the City. [DC Music Download]
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The National Museum of Women in the Arts will be open free next weekend for participants of the Women’s March. [Huffington Post]
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Listen to the new album from experimental musician Chester Hawkins. [WCP]
YOUNG & HUNGRY LINKS, by Laura Hayes (tips? lhayes@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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How to dine out without violating your New Year’s resolution. [Post]
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Timing’s just about right for a prime steak roundup. [Eater]
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Make the most of inauguration with these food and drink specials. [Washingtonian]
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Virginia’s Mosaic District gets Indian barbecue. [Arlington Mag]
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Del Ray’s Dairy Godmother will say goodbye. [WBJ]
HOUSING COMPLEX LINKS, by Andrew Giambrone (tips? agiambrone@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Affordable housing tenants in Brookland raise questions about living conditions. [WCP]
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Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos buys Kalorama home. [Post]
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D.C. Council proposes cutting commercial property taxes east of the Anacostia. [WBJ]
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Mark your calendars: A public hearing on McMillan is scheduled for March. [UrbanTurf]
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What $4,400 a month can rent you in D.C. (Who has this kind of money?) [Curbed DC]
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