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Politics
Washington Cancels Major Fourth of July Events as Heat Exceeds 105 Degrees
With temperatures soaring past 105 degrees, the National Mall's annual celebrations were drastically scaled back, raising questions about how the capital conducts outdoor governance events.
wellness
Sweat Your Way to Calm: What the Science Says About Exercise and Anxiety
For Washington DC's stressed-out workforce, a run through Rock Creek Park may be doing more for mental health than any app or supplement.
culture
D.C.'s Next Generation Redefines Arts Scene Across Emerging Neighborhoods
As the capital celebrates its post-holiday stretch, a new generation of creators is redefining the city's creative output from the H Street corridor to the Navy Yard.
culture
Washington's Museums Offer Climate-Controlled Refuge as Record Heat Reshapes City Culture
As record-breaking heat forces a reimagining of public life, D.C.'s curators are trading outdoor spectacles for curated, climate-controlled sanctuaries.