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Night-vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before DCA crash, experts say

NBC DC (Local) 8/1 7:50A Josh Funk | Associated Press

The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would ve had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night-vision goggles, experts told the...

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Boy killed, children rescued from car swept off road in Maryland floods

NBC DC (Local) 8/1 5:53A Jackie Bensen, News4 reporter, W

A child died after getting swept into a storm drain and multiple people, including children, were rescued from floodwaters Thursday as storms lashed the D.C. area with heavy rain. The 13-year-old boy...

DC Council set to take 1st vote on Commanders stadium deal

WTOP News 8/1 5:46A Mike Murillo

The D.C. Council is expected to take its first of two votes on the $3.7 billion dollar RFK redevelopment project Friday. Related stories The Commanders new stadium would be...

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Another DC curfew zone goes into place Friday night

WTOP News 8/1 5:18A Kyle Cooper

For the third time this summer, a temporary curfew zone is being established in a section of D.C. D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith announced the curfew, which starts Friday...

Animal shelters reporting uptick in rescues from people who are deported

WTOP News 7/31 10:22P Dan Ronan

Some animal shelters are reporting they are seeing a number of dogs being put up for rescue because their owners have either been deported or detained on immigration-related...

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11 Easy Home Upgrades To Help Improve Energy Efficiency

DC Life Magazine 7/25 3:11A The Editorial Staff

Are you looking for ways to save money on your energy bills while also reducing your carbon footprint? With just a few simple upgrades, you can make your living space more...

Ways To Make Your Outdoor Living Space More Comfortable

DC Life Magazine 7/24 10:49P The Editorial Staff

Creating a cozy and functional outdoor space is one of the best ways to enjoy your home all year round. Whether you’re planning to host gatherings, unwind after a long day, or simply spend more time...

5 Unique 3D Printing Filaments You Need to Try

DC Life Magazine 7/24 10:03P The Editorial Staff

Have you ever wondered just how creative 3D printing can get? Beyond the standard plastics, such as PLA and ABS, there is a whole world of innovative filaments that can take...

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5 Matcha Spots to Check Out Around the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/1 6:48A Jessica Sidman

Ice-shaken matcha is one of Two Nine's most popular drinks. Photograph by Farrah Skeiky. Two Nine Cafe 1218 31st St., NW This takeout-only cafe in Georgetown specializes in chirashi bowls and other...

What Happens With Restaurant Service Fees Now?

Washingtonian (Food) 8/1 4:17A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Jeff Elkins The DC Council voted this week to overhaul Initiative 82, slowing down increases in the tipped minimum wage and ultimately capping it at 75 percent of the full minimum wage....

A Glitzy Tribute to the French Riviera Lands on K Street

Washingtonian (Food) 7/25 2:30A Ike Allen

Barbouzard has several VIP tables and a private room. Photograph by Scott Suchman When chef Cedric Maupillier shuttered his celebrated Shaw French restaurant Convivial last year, he thought he might...

11 Places to Satisfy a Pancake Craving Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 7/25 2:18A Ann Limpert

Blueberry-topped pancakes at Osteria Morini. Photo by Nina Palazzolo. Art and Soul 415 New Jersey Ave., NW Fluffy, lemony pancakes have long been a staple at this dining room in the lobby of Capitol...

It Just Got A Little Harder To Find Foie Gras In DC

Washingtonian (Food) 7/23 5:28A Lindsey Byman

Foie gras in the Harvey's Market case. Photograph courtesy Legal Impact for Chickens. Harvey’s Market is no longer selling foie gras after Animal Outlook sued the Union Market  butcher over allegedly...

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Commanders stadium deal faces opposition as key vote looms

NBC DC (Sports) 7/28 4:25A Sophia Barnes, Aimee Cho, News4

As the Washington Commanders draw sold-out crowds to training camp despite brutal heat , supporters and opponents of a deal that would bring the team back to D.C. are gearing up for a key vote. The...

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