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Mexican Ambassador shares his favorite D.C. restaurants
Mexican expats and diplomats, where do they go for a taste of home? We asked D.C.'s top-credentialed expert: Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, ambassador of Mexico to the U.S.Favorite restaurant: Maiz64 on 14th Street. "Their Oaxaca-inspired cuisine, with a distinctive flair, truly captures the essence of Mexican flavors," he tells Axios.🍹 Best drink: "Any of the mezcal cocktails." With a whole mezcal speakeasy downstairs, there's plenty to choose from.🥦 Must-try dish: "Any items that include their corn tamal, or a broccoli taco with mole."Favorite taco spot: Chicatana in Columbia Heights for "the most authentic taco al pastor, directly from the trompo."Also, Tacombi in Arlington. "Their birria taco never disappoints."Tell us, what's your favorite Mexican spot?
Fairfax County’s public schools have codified a secret, discriminatory hierarchy
The terms “marginalized group” and “protected class” are being used to hold some students’ interests, access to resources, and safety above others in Fairfax County’s public schools. Earlier this week, I requested information from Nardos King, the district’s chief equity officer, about the definitions and operationalization details for the broad terms. Her response left me […]
Document: *Decedent Identified* MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 15 on the 3300 block of D Street, SE. According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting...
Parties Introduce Last Minute Evidence in Three Co-Defendant Murder, Conspiracy Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. At the culmination of a months-long murder conspiracy trial, both the prosecution and the defense submitted evidence at the last minute in hopes of bolstering their respective cases. On May 16, the defense teams renewed their motion...
Warm, cloudy Friday with highs in the mid-70s; weekend showers, storms likely
WASHINGTON - A warm and cloudy end to the workweek in the Washington, D.C. region ahead of what is likely to be another wet weekend. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says Friday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with high temperatures in the low-to-mid-70s. Showers and thunderstorms are...
Homicide Defendant After Rejecting Plea Asks For More Time
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant was offered a plea, but requested more time to review, after originally rejecting it following a short discussion with his attorney at a May 17 hearing. Charles Robert Lewis Jr., 33, is charged with...
Stolen car from York County dealership recovered in Maryland, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Police in York County confirmed that a car stolen from a local dealership was found and inside it was something police say could help them identify the suspects. Northern York Regional Police said they found hair that can be used for DNA testing inside the stolen car from Thornton Automotive they […]
Overnight Shooting Kills 1 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
One person was killed in a shooting overnight in Fairfax County, police said.It happened on the 6000 blk of Argyle Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads around 3:20 a.m., county police said.The man was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. Preliminary, involved parties appear to be known to e…
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