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The DowntownDC Holiday Market is upon us; MPD announces traffic restrictions

WASHINGTON (7News) — The holiday season is upon us once again, and downtown Washington, D.C., should prepare to brace for some parking restrictions. The DowntownDC Holiday Market is set to take place from Friday, Nov. 13, to Wednesday, Dec. 23, and with that come some parking changes and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

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Iwuchukwu’s 28 Points Saves Hoyas From Disaster

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team beat the Delaware State University Hornets 83-78 on Nov. 10, led by a dominant performance from senior center Vince Iwuchukwu. Georgetown (3-0) started the game off looking unprepared for Delaware State (1-2), but Iwuchukwu finished the game with a career-high 28 points and...

Washington, DC · 1d
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Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 6 Virginia preview

The Terps welcome the red-hot Cavaliers to College Park after a rough showing against Georgetown. Maryland men’s basketball’s new-look roster looked frighteningly familiar in its underwhelming Saturday night loss to Georgetown. The Terps lacked inspiration off the bounce in the 86-74 defeat and struggled to innovate while...

College Park, MD · 1d
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Your D.C. weekend: A holiday market and festive fun

The D.C. Holiday Market is back, with more than 35 vendors offering goods at Dupont Circle. Why it matters: With decorations popping up around town, the city is feeling festive — and there's plenty to do this weekend. Zoom in: This year's market runs 40 days, spanning six weekends, on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Avenue. It'll only be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 30. Then, on Saturday evening, CityCenter will light up its 78-foot Christmas tree, with a performance from JoJo. It's free to attend, and will feature holiday treats and balloon artists for families. More events this weekend: 🍽️ DC Central Kitchen is hosting Capital Food Fight tonight, featuring chef battles and celebrity guests like Andrew Zimmern. More than 80 restaurants and bars are participating and all proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen's charity efforts. Tickets $350+ 🍷 Sonny's Pizza is hosting its wine night again tonight, with four natural winemakers on the rotation. Tickets $19 📸 The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the 50th year of its photography collection, with a new exhibit called "Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting." It opens Saturday. Sneak peek ♻️ Time to declutter? D.C. residents can dispose of hazardous

Washington, DC · 1d

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High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire

Rob Brown College Preparatory High School senior Lamont Butler showed out in 30-28 win over Phelps. The two-way star had the game of his life, making major impacts on both offense and defense. Due to a pregame mix-up, he was forced to make a uniform change before kickoff. Let’s just say he dressed to impress! […] The post High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire appeared first on BroBible.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. leaders are set to face questions about what the city is doing — or not doing — to keep students in school, as an oversight hearing focuses on chronic absenteeism and truancy. The hearing, called by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson before the...

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Race, Religion Experts Wrestle With Slavery Reparations, Human Impacts of AI

Racial equality advocates positioned artificial intelligence’s (AI) exploitative dangers as a form of modern slavery and analyzed Georgetown University’s slavery reparations at a Nov. 9 event. Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and the Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies (CSSL) co-hosted...

Washington, DC · 1d

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The D.C. spaces that feature local artists

Washington, D.C. is a global destination for the arts — but not every space regularly features artists who actually live here. Want to support the local scene? Here are some places to start!. Find more specific events in our Weekend Events guides. Visual art. 11:eleven: Large contemporary art gallery,...

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DC News Now

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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle opens

Visitors to the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will find offerings from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Down Goes the Panera in Dupont – Last Day is Tuesday (11/17)

Thanks to Chris for sending the Panera closing news: “I’m bummed since it’s a good option when in Dupont despite it being a chain. I’m sure the construction outside hasn’t helped things for them.”. Prior to Panera this space was previously home to a Beefsteak.

Washington, DC · 12h

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At HBCU First Look, ‘Chicago P.D.’ Star LaRoyce Hawkins Says HBCUs Are the Best Place to Cultivate Black Imagination

For more than a decade, LaRoyce Hawkins has been a familiar face to television audiences as Officer Kevin Atwater on NBC’s Chicago P.D. But outside the precinct, Hawkins has been building something just as meaningful: a creative life rooted in poetry, independent film and pouring into the next generation of storytellers.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Arepa King Closes Hagerstown Location Ahead of Gaithersburg Opening

Arepa King, a Venezuelan restaurant preparing to open its first Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has announced the permanent closure of its Hagerstown restaurant as it transitions to the new location. The Hagerstown restaurant officially closed on Thursday, November 12, after opening in February 2025. In a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 12h

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Enchant Christmas DC Is Giving Away 2,500 Free Kids’ Tickets

If you’re planning on taking your family to DC’s upcoming Enchant Christmas event, you may be in for a deal. The immersive holiday experience at Nationals Park is giving away 2,500 free kids’ tickets through the new Kids Light Up The Night initiative, according to the website Secret DC. Those who buy at least one adult ticket for November 20 or December 1, 2, 8, or 9 will be eligible for up to two free youth tickets while supplies last.

Washington, DC · 1d

Country Herald

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DC, Maryland, Virginia Weather: Cold, Windy Through Sunday Nov 15

Northwest winds could gust to 35 mph Saturday as chilly conditions persist across the region.

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Eligible Washington, D.C., High School Students Could Get $15,000 in Annual Scholarships From George Mason University

For high school students in Washington, D.C., the cost of attending college outside the nation’s capital may become a little easier to manage. A new scholarship from George Mason University could provide eligible students with at least $30,000 in annual financial assistance when combined with an existing District grant.

Washington, DC · 2d

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No. 6 Virginia Travels to Maryland

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – No. 6 Virginia (4-0) travels to Maryland (1-1) for a non-conference game on Friday (Nov. 13). Tipoff at XFINITY Center is set for 8 p.m. The game will be televised on Peacock and broadcast on the Virginia Sports Radio Network. For Openers. UVA is 4-0 for...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

TIME

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How TIME and Statista Determined America's Best Community Colleges of 2027

For the first time, TIME and Statista are recognizing America’s Best Community Colleges —the top community colleges offering associate degree programs in the U.S. Here's how the list was decided. Methodology To be eligible for the list, a community college must fulfill the following requirements: Offers two-year degree programs Associate’s college Public institution Located in the 50 states or Washington, D.C. Enrolls more than 100 students Financially solvent Officially accredited The list is based on an extensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, focusing on five dimensions: Student Success Rate: Graduation plus transfer rate compared to the estimation, and the absolute graduation plus transfer rate. Graduates’ Earnings: Median income 6, 8, and 10 years post-enrollment compared to the estimation, and the absolute median income. Return on Investment: Value added to the average graduate’s salary when compared to income of the average high school graduate, expressed relative to the cost of attendance. Diversity: Simpson diversity index of student body and faculty ethnicity, plus share of students with disability. Campus Resources: Student-faculty ratio and core expenditure per student. Data on the community colleges’ performance was collected through publicly available sources like IPEDS and College Scorecard. The data was reviewed on its validity to

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Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Naperville WWII veteran honored as ‘Prom King’ at Washington gala

101-year-old Naperville resident and World War II veteran Ray Svejnoha was honored on the national level over the weekend in Washington, D.C. at the American Veterans Center. Svejnoha was crowned “prom king” for the center’s annual conference and gala, “American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes.”

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