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Rep. Janelle Bynum recalls interning for Arlen Specter

The Oregon Democrat worked on the Hill as a high school junior. “You belong here,” she tells kids coming to the Capitol now.

Roll Call · Jan 27

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 · Aug 13, 2025

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

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The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

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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

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

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 · Oct 25, 2024

'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 · Oct 23, 2024

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.

WEKU · Aug 3, 2023

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Mayor of Washington, DC, faces formidable primary challenge

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The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022

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