As stores like CVS and Giant find themselves victims of organized retail theft, smaller businesses say Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed new legislation isn’t meant for them since similar crimes don’t affect them as much.
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Female farm club
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Participants march, standing up for human rights
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Activists nearing goal to trigger special election of embattled councilmember
Signatures against Jack Evans 85% completed.
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In Brookland, a community stands behind its public schools
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