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The murder capital of the US and a former mayor on crack: DC’s history of crime problems

The president’s depiction of Washington, D.C. as a violent, crime-ridden cesspit is nothing new

The Independent UK

Despite scandal and a looming corruption trial, Trayon White wins vote to return to the DC Council

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The Independent UK

Trayon White channels Marion Barry as he fights corruption charges and expulsion from the DC Council

Trayon White came up in local politics as a direct protege of iconic and infamous former Mayor Marion Barry

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DC Pizza Chain Forced to Remove 'Outrageously Racist' Dessert from Menu After Boycott Threats

A DC pizza chain's ad for a new dessert, named after the city's former mayor, was slammed by activists and council members earlier this week.

Latin Times

'Criminally Great' Dessert Named After Late D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Called 'Racist'

His widow, Cora Masters Barry, is speaking out against the offering from a pizza chain.

International Business Times

Former NPR President and U.S. Ambassador Delano Lewis has died at 84

Lewis was named president of NPR in 1993, becoming the first Black person to take the role. He came to the job with a long resume from his time in Washington politics and business circles.

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Mayor of Washington, DC, faces formidable primary challenge

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DC mayor's race reflects Democratic dilemma over policing

Mayor Muriel Bowser cruised to reelection in the nation’s capital four years ago without serious opposition

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