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Alejandro Diasgranados struggled to get through to his kids when he became a teacher at Aiton Elementary in Northeast DC in 2015.
News & Politics

A Heartwrenching Story About Why Teachers Are Leaving DC in Droves

Only in their mid-twenties, Mr. Dias and Mr. Dorsey were Aiton Elementary’s senior teachers and created two of its highest-achieving classrooms despite significant challenges. But success came with personal sacrifice, and soon one decided to quit.
Education, DC Public Schools, Northeast DC, DCPS  |  Nov 4, 2018
Things to Do

What to Do, Where to Shop, and Where to Eat in Bethesda

Shopping, Restaurants, Drinks, Things to Do  |  Oct 4, 2016
Things to Do

18 Things to Do in DC in October 2016

You don't want to miss W. Kamau Belll, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, or the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival. Events in October 2017 coming soon!
Music, Events, Comedy, Lincoln Theatre  |  Sep 30, 2016
Things to Do

20 Things to Do in DC This September

Things to Do, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington Ballet, H Street Festival  |  Aug 30, 2016
Park Ranger speaking to tourists
News & Politics

Here’s What Not to Ask America’s Rangers as They Celebrate the National Park Service’s Centennial

"Are the sunsets pretty? Is the scenic drive scenic?"
National Park Service  |  Aug 25, 2016
Things to Do

Presidential Campaigns Have Always Been Absurd

An exhibit of candidates' flags at the GW Textile Museum proves it.
History, George Washington University, Elections, Textiles  |  Aug 25, 2016
Things to Do

This DC Art Gallery Is Using Punk Rock to Grow Plants

Wheatgrass, so hardcore.
Music, Punk rock, wheatgrass  |  Aug 22, 2016
News & Politics

Angry Reviews of DC Landmarks: the Smithsonian Institution

"Reminded me of being at Pottery Barn."
Hirshhorn Museum, Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History  |  Aug 22, 2016
Health

DC Gyms Hope The Olympics Will Inspire People To Work Out More

Ripped athletes on TV = motivation to hit the treadmill?
Fitness, DC Gyms, Olympics, Rio 2016  |  Aug 12, 2016
News & Politics

If the Washington Metro Area Was Its Own Country, It Would Rank 4th in Gold Medals

With 10 gold medals, 3 silvers, and 1 bronze, the DC area surpasses most countries.
Olympics, Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps, Rio de Janeiro  |  Aug 12, 2016
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