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The Fight Over Trans Rights In Virginia Public Schools Sep 28, 2022

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Virginia's “model policies” on how schools should treat transgender students received more than 17,000 public comments in just the first two days of the open feedback period. You have just a few weeks more to submit your thoughts. We’re joined by Virginia Public Radio’s Michael Pope to make sure you‘re informed when you do it.

You can also listen to Michael Pope on the podcast Pod Virginia.

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Do You Still Need to Tip With Service Charges? Sep 27, 2022

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Over the last few months, you've probably seen a 20% service charge on some of your restaurant bills. Are you supposed to tip on top of that? Why are restaurants doing this? Washingtonian Food Editor Jessica Sidman has all the answers. Be sure to also check out her Washingtonian piece on service charges.

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Prepare Yourself for Downtown D.C. 2.0 Sep 26, 2022

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D.C.’s use of office space during the pandemic plummeted, and it hasn’t returned. What does that mean for the city at large, and for all those empty office buildings? Tristan Navera from Washington Business Journal explains that offices can’t bring all workers back, so a new downtown D.C. is on the horizon.

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A Long-Awaited Grocery in Southeast, NoVa Takes on Youngkin, and 'Monumental' Graffiti Sep 23, 2022

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In this week’s roundup, we discuss why the new LIDL grocery store is a big deal, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new "model policies" for Virginia’s schools, and the effectiveness of getting your message across via graffiti on a monument.

The 'Biggest Trivia Event Ever' Is Coming to DC Sep 22, 2022

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People in D.C. love trivia. And that love of trivia has reached its peak since SporcleCon, a gathering of everyone who’s into trivia, is this weekend. Nick Groves of District Trivia joins us to explain why the District is a trivia hot bed, and what residents can expect at SporcleCon.

You can grab tickets to SporcleCon here, and if you wanna find more places for trivia in D.C., District Trivia provides this list.

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How a Soccer Icon Can Save D.C. United Sep 21, 2022

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D.C. United used to be at the top of Major League Soccer. Now, they’re floundering and have enlisted one-time United star and English soccer legend Wayne Rooney to turn them around. Juan Herrera from District Fútbol joins us to explain if Rooney is the man for the job, and what we should expect from the team next season under his leadership.

Also, here’s more info on the pilot program for families transitioning out of homelessness.

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Meet the Legendary Artist Behind the Dupont Center Sep 20, 2022

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85-year-old artist Lou Stovall has made an indelible mark on the D.C. art scene — from his protest artwork in the 1960s, to his founding of the Dupont Center as a gathering place for artists. Bridget chats with him and his son Will at the Phillips Collection’s Lou Stovall exhibit to talk through what his work means for the city.

You can plan your visit to the Phillips to see Lou's work here

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D.C. Council Could Abolish Right on Red ... Tomorrow Sep 19, 2022

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The D.C. Council is set to debate legislation that would allow the Idaho Stop for bikers and discontinue Right on Red for cars. But would this help mitigate accidents with pedestrians? Or would it just make D.C.’s already heinous traffic worse? WAMU’s Jordan Pascale walks us through it.

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Housing Vouchers, Mayoral Beef, and Renaming Metro Stations Sep 16, 2022

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In today’s news roundup, we’re covering D.C.’s potential new housing voucher rules, the feud between Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chairman Phil Mendelson, and what the deal is with renaming Metro stations.

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‘Ghost Kitchens’ Are Hiding in Plain Sight Sep 15, 2022

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Throughout the pandemic, ghost kitchens — restaurants without seating — thrived. But where can you find them and how do they work? City Cast Contributor Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore D.C. is back to tell us all about them.

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