The women’s march, free burgers, New York Time’s latest food tour, and other news of the day over in the District.
- 5,500 people expected to gather for women’s march. [Washingtonian]
- Where to make signs, meet up, and keep warm during the event. [Washingtonian]
- Z-Burger giving away free sandwiches today to people from marginalized countries and their allies. [PoPville]
- Man convicted of firing a gun down an escalator at Columbia Heights Metro. [NBC]
- Fun food events this weekend. [Washingtonian]
- There was an unusual rail crack in the area near Metro’s recent train derailment. [NBC]
- New York Time’s latest D.C. food tour barely mentions steak. [Eater]
- When a school system values statistics over students. [Post]
- How to improve bus service east of the Anacostia River. [GGW]
- Last year’s most expensive homes sold. [WBJ]
- Wagtime animal daycare owner passes away. [PoPville]
- Plans for movie theater at The Yards needs an extension. [Urban Turf]
- You can buy these Columbia Heights condos with cryptocurrency. [WBJ]
- New clues in case of man who was found dead six months after arranging an internet date. [NBC]
- Cleveland Park is getting a Cold Stone Creamery and an urban-format Target store. [WTOP]
- Leading men impacting youth. [NBC]
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