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DC's only Black-owned LGBTQ+ lounge gives life to a historic building
Thurst Lounge on 13th Street NW is best known for its Thursday open mic nights. The building used to be owned by Odessa Madre, a Black woman who identified as LGBTQ herself. News4’s Tommy McFly has the details.
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One last slice: The Pizza Oven in Riverdale closing after 66 years
A historic Maryland pizza shop is closing its doors for good next week. The Pizza Oven has been serving up fresh made pies since the 1950s. The man behind the counter for mos of those decades says he’d keep making pizza if it weren’t for the Purple Line construction in front of his restaurant. News4’s Mark Segraves...
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Hotel Harrington, Ollie's Trolley close up shop in downtown DC
The Harrington was far from chic like the newer, far more expensive hotels in the neighborhood. Instead, it was a spot the average person could afford, popular amongst tourists and schools groups wanting to visit D.C. on a budget — people like Robert Whitfield, who’s stayed at the Harrington whenever he’s in town on business.
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Hotel Harrington closes after 109 years in downtown DC
For more than 100 years, Hotel Harrington has stood in the center of downtown D.C. just blocks away from the White House, perhaps one of the most famous and infamous hotels in the District. It closed its doors Tuesday, and News4’s Mark Segraves spoke with the last customer after he checked out.
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DC music historian Sandra Butler-Truesdale dies at 83
D.C.’s music community is mourning the loss of Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, a trailblazing advocate for preserving the city’s musical heritage.
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NBC Washington Rewind: How 3 days of riots transformed DC's Latino community
On Cinco De Mayo in 1991, a Black officer shot a Latino man in a murky confrontation. What followed in the “powder keg” of Mount Pleasant brought lasting changes D.C.’s Latino community — but political representation remains elusive.
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‘Los Disturbios de Mount Pleasant': How 3 days of riots transformed DC's Latino community
The Mount Pleasant Riots of 1991 rocked the nation’s capital, pitting police against a community seeking to be seen and heard. The riots have been called a moment that put Latinos on the map in D.C. News4’s Mauricio Casillas and Teneille Gibson set out to look at how the riots forever changed the lives of Latinos in the District. This...
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Here's a look at hip-hop's vast impact — and DC's role in it
District hip hop trailblazer DJ Kool talks about how he has tried to create a D.C. sound. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Jewish Cemetery Installs Historic Stained Glass Window After 20 Years
The window itself dates all the way back to 1898, but was put into storage when the original synagogue moved. Now, it has a new home. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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‘I Think We Might Be Cousins': Two DC Families Uncover Their Shared Family History
Two D.C. educators named Jason Green share more than the same name.
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Two DC Families Uncover Their Shared Family History
Two D.C. educators named Jason Green share more than the same name. News4’s Dominique Moody reports on how they uncovered their shared history.