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Anti-Trump protests continued through the weekend in Washington and in several cities across the nation. Additional police are stationed outside Trump’s D.C. hotel. Meanwhile, activists began planning a Million Woman March and other demonstrations for inauguration weekend in January.
LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:
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Activists will fight for inauguration-day protest space in court today. [Times]
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Politics and prayer. [Post]
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Georgetown Day students display clarity of thought while protesting Trump. [NBC4]
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Silver Spring church reacts to racist vandalism. [WAMU]
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CNN journalist reports incident between D.C. cop and Pakistani cab driver. [Post]
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A refurbished U.S. Capitol dome will be unveiled tomorrow. [Post]
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Elderly and disabled Metro riders face increasing delays. [Post]
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Metro proposal to cut 14 bus lines concerns riders. [WAMU]
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A girl was shot over the weekend near the U Street corridor. [Borderstan]
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Chris Heisey and Nationals reach a deal. [WTOP]
RECENT CITY PAPER STORIES TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF YOUR DAY:
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It’s true: You can still find lunch downtown for less than $5.
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Fleece nation: What outdoor goods retailer REI’s D.C. flagship says about the District’s sensibilities.
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Home: D.C. will redevelop an abandoned but beloved SE apartment complex.
LOOSE LIPS LINKS, by Liz Garrigan (tips? lgarrigan@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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At-Large Councilmember David Grosso is tired of looking at those signs. [Twitter]
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A creative effort to close the school achievement gap among black students. [Post]
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If D.C. wants statehood, it should join an existing state. [Post]
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In case you missed it last night. [WTOP]
ARTS LINKS, by Matt Cohen (tips? mcohen@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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D.C.’s RDGLDGRN is robbed of all equipment on tour, and is crowdfunding to replace gear. [DC Music Download]
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This ain’t Burning Man, folks. No huge blazes on the Mall. [Post,DCist]
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Here’s how some of D.C.’s arts community is responding to the election results. [Washingtonian]
YOUNG & HUNGRY LINKS, byLaura Hayes (tips? lhayes@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Rest in peace, “Egg Man.” [Washingtonian]
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Where to find comfort food near Arlington. [Arlington Mag]
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The best cocktails at D.C.’s Michelin-starred restaurants. [DC Refined]
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Recapping Capital Food Fight benefitting DC Central Kitchen. [Eater]
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A predictable pick for D.C.’s best beer bar. [Thrillist]
HOUSING COMPLEX LINKS, by Andrew Giambrone (tips? agiambrone@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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D.C. invests in affordable housing at an abandoned site in Ward 8. [WCP]
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Thirteen new affordable housing projects are planned around the District. [Curbed DC]
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The Wharf development in Southwest is part of a much larger waterfront trend. [Bisnow]
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A mixed-use project is anticipated to replace a parking lot in Shaw. [WCP]
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