Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
Gear up for a bike festival, a punk-themed dog fest, and a chance to check out some lowriders.
Teachers say they’ve immediately seen the effects of a new citywide ban.
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The new festival picks up the baton from Capital Fringe, which ended last year after two decades.
Against a tense political backdrop and corporate pullback, many locals turned out just as they do every year.
From Pride events to underground jazz to a Mamma Mia drive-in experience, there's plenty to get into this weekend.
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