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Why preserving Shakespeare is still important today

WTOP News 8/24 11:38P Matt Kaufax

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DC Public Schools work on lowering on chronic absenteeism, ‘a national challenge’

WTOP News 8/24 12:13A Scott Gelman

Heading into the new school year, WTOP sent questionnaires to and requested interviews with school leaders across the D.C. region. Here s what D.C. Public Schools interim...

2026 National Book Festival celebrates the enduring power of books

WTOP News 8/23 2:25A Terik King

Author Sunyi Dean signs her fantasy novel 'The Girl With A Thousand Faces' for a fan at the National Book Festival, July 22, 2026.(WTOP/Terik King) Author Sunyi Dean signs her fantasy novel 'The Girl...

Start your engines: Freedom 250 Grand Prix updates and closures through the weekend

NBC DC (Local) 8/22 4:49A NBC Washington Staff

What to Know The Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes place Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 on a 1.7-mile course in front of the U.S. Capitol and along the National Mall. Many...

Local kids learn basketball skills at a camp with DC police officers

WTOP News 8/21 10:21P Liz Anderson

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7 Conversation Starters for a DC Museum Day

DC Life Magazine 8/25 5:58A The Editorial Staff

 A museum day in DC can be whatever you make it. You can walk through the highlights, take a few photos, and head to lunch. Or you can slow down long enough for one object to pull you into a better...

Top 7 Wineries to Visit in Carmel Valley Village

Alicia Tenise 8/18 7:37A Alicia

Don t get me wrong: I love Napa and Sonoma . However, California is home to hundreds of wineries across the state and many other wine regions you can explore. In fact, I prefer going to the smaller...

Landman Season 3: DMV’s Pause for Discovery

DC Life Magazine 8/12 2:39A DC Street Team

`html Washington, DC, has a way of moving forward with distinct purpose; however, sometimes, even the most anticipated moments require a strategic pause. This city knows the...

Oregon Sparkling Wine: What to Know + My Visit to Method Oregon in the Willamette Valley

Alicia Tenise 8/12 1:00A Alicia

Oregon is known for its Pinot Noir, but did you know that there s some pretty incredible sparkling wine coming out of the state as well? A couple of weeks ago, I tasted my way through Oregon sparkling...

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