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The seven wonders of DC's central library

Derek Johnson Tuesday, November 03, 2015

The Martin Luther King Jr. Library is filled with more than just books. With a little searching, residents can find historical artifacts, niche technologies, a comprehensive chronicle of the city’s history and more.

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The 20 most beautiful blocks in DC

Christina Sturdivant Wednesday, October 28, 2015

To truly know the city is to travel it in its entirely, perhaps even block by block. While this list is by no means exhaustive (and is certainly subjective), we think you can hardly go wrong with a fall stroll down any one of these attractive blocks.

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An insider's view of walkability in the District

Alison Gillespie Monday, October 19, 2015

Visitors to Washington, DC often describe the city as very walkable, and are delighted to find they can do most of their sightseeing on foot. But residents often have an entirely different idea of what makes each neighborhood more or less friendly to pedestrians. As ...

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DC's affordable housing might be saved through collaboration

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Housing advocates came together October 13 to discuss the best ways to ensure that "anybody who wants to live in the District should be able to live in the District."

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D.C. startup preps for second TV appearance

Christina Sturdivant Monday, October 19, 2015

Surprise Ride, the startup that mails educational, hands-on activities to kids each month, already survived an appearance on "Shark Tank." Now the D.C. startup is prepping to appear on the spinoff "Beyond The Tank."

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I biked the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. What's good--and not so good--about this work in progress.

Keenan Orfalea Friday, October 16, 2015

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is an interconnected system of trails stretching 15 miles, with an additional 13 miles in the works that will someday form the nucleus of a revitalized Anacostia waterfront and park. While the beginnings of this transformation are ...

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