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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
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Madame Tussauds Unveils Presidential Trump Wax Figure
In D.C., Trump "will stand tall in an immersive recreation" of the White House Rose Garden.
In One Week, The GOP Has Moved To Upend Three Different D.C. Laws
And a Republican hasn't even moved into the White House yet.
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Janelle Monae, Maxwell Are Headlining The Women's March On Washington
More than 150 artists and celebrities are either supporting or attending the march.
Mosaic's 'Charm' Is A Complicated Look At A Trans Teacher
The narrative's cutesy tenor may lull the audience into a false sense of security, but the play trades in more shades of gray than its colorful exterior would suggest.
This Week In Jazz, Featuring Jazz Night's 18th Anniversary
It's a slow week because of the inauguration, but there are still plenty of options.
Watch: Obama Holds His Final Press Conference As President
He is addressing Chelsea Manning, Russia, and the transition of power.
Activists Plan To Block A Dozen Inaugural Security Checkpoints
Each group is responsible for its own tone and tactics, which will range from more symbolic actions, like a flash mob, versus "higher risk options."
Campaign Raises Nearly $4,000 To Screen Hidden Figures For Low-Income D.C. Children
D.C. coders exceeded their goal of $2,000 in just seven hours.
Shepard Fairey’s Inauguration Posters Replace 'Hope' With 'Defend Dignity'
Also "greater than fear” and “protect each other.”
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Massive Road Closures Will Be In Place Tomorrow For Inauguration Concert
Roads will be closed as early as 4 a.m. tomorrow.
Morning Roundup: What It Takes To Move A President
Plus, The Dabney is getting a basement bar, Vince Gray and Muriel Bowser are already poking at each other, and more in the news.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Go Home Already: Alex Ovechkin Says He's Switzerland
Plus, Marla Maples wants to pay D.C. hairdresser in exposure, and more news.
Queer Dance Partiers Will Bring Biodegradable Glitter To Mike Pence's Yard
Two groups are teaming up to twerk against homophobia.
Montgomery County Council Votes For A $15 Minimum Wage
It remains to be seen if the county executive will veto it over fears of the impact on local businesses.
12 Inauguration Weekend Bar And Restaurant Specials
Everything from all-you-can-eat pizza to a female bartender takeover, many with money going to good causes.
Councilmember Calls For Dedicated Muslim Liaison Unit Within MPD
"To create a connection between MPD and the Muslim community, to establish this trust, to have them get to know one another so there's an understanding there, I just think that its a good idea now to get ahead of this," says Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh.
Florida Ave. Grill Fought Off Foreclosure, But Faces New Financial Woes
There's now a GoFundMe to help the historic restaurant with its legal fees.
Weekly Music Agenda, Featuring Black Cat's Response To The Inauguration
There's plenty of other music to check out as well.

