I-295 North shut down after falling debris injures woman; Man arrested in 2015 shooting in Southeast; D.C. police arrest 17-year-old they say threatened to shoot up Greenbelt school; ‘The Fits’ owes its powerful message about black girlhood to simply asking ‘what if?’; Day 5: Metro’s SafeTrack marks first full work week of major repair efforts; Dealing with a tiny closet? These tips can help you store all your stuff.; D.C. mayor, police chief call for ‘common sense’ gun reform; D.C. advances labor bill that would tell businesses how to schedule employees; Single-tracking on Green and Yellow lines results in massive crowding at L’Enfant Plaza; After station flood, D.C. moves to improve drainage near Cleveland Park Metro; Metro Transit Police looking for man in assault on a woman on a Blue Line train; Former DCity Smokehouse pitmaster Rob Sonderman’s next barbecue venture is still a year away; The five best D.C. barbecue joints for pulled or chopped pork; The five best brisket joints in the D.C. area;
 
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I-295 North shut down after falling debris injures woman
It was not clear how long the road would be closed.
Man arrested in 2015 shooting in Southeast
Kenneth Bellamy II of Southeast was charged with first-degree murder.
D.C. police arrest 17-year-old they say threatened to shoot up Greenbelt school
Police say they found AK-47, 180 rounds of ammunition in suspect’s D.C. apartment
 
‘The Fits’ owes its powerful message about black girlhood to simply asking ‘what if?’
How the filmmakers behind "The Fits" approached race is a lesson Hollywood needs to learn.
 
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Day 5: Metro’s SafeTrack marks first full work week of major repair efforts
The week has not had any major hiccups but riders have dealt with long waits for trains and shuttle buses. Ridership is down at impacted stations and rail lines.
 
Dealing with a tiny closet? These tips can help you store all your stuff.
It comes down to increasing the functionality of what you have and getting creative when needed.
 
D.C. mayor, police chief call for ‘common sense’ gun reform
Leaders want Congress to address gun violence in the District and the nation.
 
D.C. advances labor bill that would tell businesses how to schedule employees
If the full council approves, D.C. would be second city in the country to end “just in time scheduling.”
 
 
Single-tracking on Green and Yellow lines results in massive crowding at L’Enfant Plaza
The single-tracking between Mt. Vernon Square and L'Enfant Plaza was due a track problem at Gallery Place, Metro said.
 
After station flood, D.C. moves to improve drainage near Cleveland Park Metro
The plans include upgraded drainage systems, rebuilt drainage structure, and improved stormwater retention, according to D.C. Councilwoman Mary M. Cheh (D-Ward 3).
 
Metro Transit Police looking for man in assault on a woman on a Blue Line train
Police said Lawrence Nathaniel Harris, 25, of Northeast, D.C., allegedly put a "fluid-filled" condom on a woman's shoulder.
 
Former DCity Smokehouse pitmaster Rob Sonderman’s next barbecue venture is still a year away
In the meantime, the chef has been working with former &pizza CEO Steve Salis on revamping the menus at Afterwords Cafe.
 
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The five best rib joints in the D.C. area
Which D.C. smokehouses offer the finest ribs? The $20 Diner lists his top five restaurants.
 
The five best D.C. barbecue joints for pulled or chopped pork
Which D.C. smokehouses serve up the best pulled, or chopped, pork? The $20 Diner lists his five favorite joints.
 
The five best brisket joints in the D.C. area
Which D.C. smokehouses do the best brisket? The $20 Diner lists his favorites.
 
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