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JD VANCE WENT VIRAL FOR ‘CAT LADY’ COMMENTS. THE CENTURIES-OLD TROPE HAS A LONG
TAIL

Vance lamented the country being run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies,”
including Vice President Harris. The trope has dogged women since the Middle
Ages.



Local News, Jul 29


MEET THE DOCENTS: DONNA HAS ANSWERED PHONES AT THE SMITHSONIAN FOR 50 YEARS

4:17

With half a century of service under her belt, Donna DeCorleto is still
answering tourists’ questions at the Smithsonian Call Center.

NPR, Jul 29


PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY NATIVE KEVIN DURANT POWERED THE U.S. MEN’S BASKETBALL
TEAM IN OLYMPIC OPENER AGAINST SERBIA

For the U.S. to win its fifth straight Olympic gold medal, the men’s team has to
advance out of its four-team group, and then win three consecutive games in the
knockout round.

Local News, Jul 26


HERE’S WHAT TO DO AROUND D.C. THIS WEEKEND

0:58

There are almost too many options for what to do around the D.C. region this
weekend, and the forecast looks pleasant.

Jul 25


LISTEN: WHAT WOULD PROJECT 2025 MEAN FOR THE D.C. REGION’S FEDERAL WORKERS?

4:02

If implemented, Project 2025 would include a major overhaul of the federal
government, potentially replacing tens of thousands of civil servants with
political appointees.

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MEET THE DOCENTS: THIS AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM VOLUNTEER IS IN HER ‘HAPPY PLACE’

4:26

Local News, Jul 11


GET OUT THERE: WHERE TO GET IN THE WATER AND COOL OFF AROUND THE D.C. REGION

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Local News, Jun 27


GET OUT THERE: AUSTIN GRAFF’S GUIDE TO ALL 131 D.C. NEIGHBORHOODS

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VOICES OF WARDS 7 AND 8: BOLD YOGA – “WE’RE ABOUT TO HEAL THE HOOD.”

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Jul 24, 2024: 1:00 PM


DIANE REHM BOOK CLUB: “ROMAN STORIES,” A CONVERSATION WITH JHUMPA LAHIRI

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The Diane Rehm Book Club selection for July is “Roman Stories” by Pulitzer
Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri.

The collection is made up of nine short stories, which the author originally
wrote in Italian, then translated to English. Weaving the collection together
are questions about identity, foreignness, and definitions of home, themes that
might sound familiar to fans of Lahiri’s past work, such as “Interpreter of
Maladies” and “The Namesake.”


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Local News, Jul 29


MEET THE DOCENTS: DONNA HAS ANSWERED PHONES AT THE SMITHSONIAN FOR 50 YEARS

4:17

With half a century of service under her belt, Donna DeCorleto is still
answering tourists’ questions at the Smithsonian Call Center.

Local News, Jul 26


HERE’S WHAT TO DO AROUND D.C. THIS WEEKEND

0:58

There are almost too many options for what to do around the D.C. region this
weekend, and the forecast looks pleasant.

Local News, Jul 25


THE D.C. AREA IS HOME TO AN ACTIVE GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE BAND COMMUNITY

1:57

Deadheads are everywhere — yes, even in buttoned-up Washington.

Local News, Jul 24


LISTEN: D.C.’S RESPONSE TO THE HOTTEST SUMMER ON RECORD? PLANT MORE TREES

4:20

New research shows the cooling effect trees can have on cities.

Local News, Jul 23


VIRGINIA DNC DELEGATES PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR KAMALA HARRIS

31 other state delegations have also pledged their support to the vice
president.

Local News, Jul 22


LISTEN: DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN GLENN IVEY MAKES THE CASE FOR A PRESIDENT HARRIS

5:21

Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey (D) says that national name recognition is a
main reason why Vice President Harris is the best choice for democrats now.

Local News, Jul 22


D.C. REGIONAL LEADERS COALESCE BEHIND KAMALA HARRIS AFTER BIDEN DROPS REELECTION
BID

Three of the D.C. region’s four U.S. senators and most of the Democrats in the
local congressional delegation offered support to the vice president on Sunday.

Local News, Jul 22


MEET THE DOCENTS: BEFORE BECOMING A GUIDE AT GLENSTONE, HE PROPOSED TO HIS WIFE
THERE

4:25

Before Kendell Charles got really into contemporary art, he was climbing the
ranks at a bank. He came to Glenstone to escape.

Local News, Jul 18


GET OUT THERE: WHERE TO WATCH THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS

4:38

We’re getting you ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with places to see
local athletes compete on the world’s stage.

Local News, Jul 17


FORMER DCIST STAFFERS LAUNCH WORKER-LED LOCAL NEWS SITE

The 51st will not be a DCist relaunch. But its founders are hoping to capture
its predecessor’s spirit.

Local News, Jul 15


IN PHOTOS: CANDLELIGHT VIGIL HELD FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S FOOTBALL PLAYERS KILLED IN
CAR CRASH

The Wise High School school gym was filled with thousands of people – friends,
family and supporters.

Local News, Jul 15


MEET THE DOCENTS: THIS AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM VOLUNTEER IS IN HER ‘HAPPY PLACE’

4:26

Had things gone her way, National Air and Space Museum volunteer Mary Dominiak
would have been an astronaut.

Local News, Jul 11


GET OUT THERE: WHERE TO GET IN THE WATER AND COOL OFF AROUND THE D.C. REGION

4:37

With the heat index regularly passing 100 degrees in D.C. this summer, we
discussed some clever ways to enjoy the water around the region.

Local News, Jul 2


GET OUT THERE: WHAT TO DO AROUND D.C. ON THE FOURTH OF JULY

1:27

If you’re not among the 1.8 million D.C.-area residents who are traveling this
week, you’re probably looking for local things to do on July Fourth. Here’s a
helpful guide to get you started.

Local News, Jun 27


GET OUT THERE: AUSTIN GRAFF’S GUIDE TO ALL 131 D.C. NEIGHBORHOODS

4:26

Have you ever wanted to visit every neighborhood in D.C.? That’s what writer and
social media consultant Austin Graff did over the course of two years

Local News, Jun 24


D.C. NONPROFIT TEACHES RESIDENTS HOW TO GARDEN USING NATIVE PLANTS

4:59

The nonprofit is working with residents to attract bees and butterflies by
adding native plants to the landscape.

Local News, Jun 24


TWO YEARS AFTER DOBBS: HOW MARYLAND FITS IN THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF ABORTION
ACCESS

Maryland providers say they have seen an increase in patients, including an
influx from states with restrictive laws.

Local News, Jun 21


LISTEN: HOW TO STAY SAFE FROM TICKS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

5:12

Data from the CDC showed in 2022, there were 328 cases of Lyme disease in
Montgomery County,compared to 14 recorded cases in 2021. And there were 49 in
Prince George’s County in 2022. That number was zero in 2021.

Local News, Jun 20


GET OUT THERE: CELEBRATING CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH “BLACK GIRLS EXPLORE
DC”

4:35

This week on Get Out There, we’re celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Local News, Jun 17


D.C.’S ‘PANDECONOMY’ IS REAL, AND IT IMPACTS LOCAL BUSINESSES

4:21

Local business owners and tourism experts explain the “panda-monium” that is
unique to the D.C. area.

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