Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
Quirky, offbeat stories about life in D.C. This section reflects what people are talking about, starts new conversations, and answers questions about the city people might not even know they had. Unlike your traditional news fare, these stories often come with a healthy dose of humor. They offer fresh takes and speak the many languages of D.C.
Is marriage a cult? Is reality TV love a scam? All that, and more.
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Leo’s ill-fitting pants, Nick D claiming Henry Cavill as a celebrity doppleganger, Monica’s unfazed reaction to Stephen calling her a “mutt,” and more.
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