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The American model is forecasting Washington’s hottest day ever Sunday, but don’t believe it.; How Trump is affecting Rep. Comstock’s re-election bid

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Across from Washington’s estate, a fight between natural gas and a historic view <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/across-from-washingtons-estate-a-fight-between-natural-gas-and-a-historic-view/2018/06/26/0277db14-78ac-11e8-80be-6d32e182a3bc_story.html?utm_term=.2e306d88f9b2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The home of the first U.S. president is fighting Dominion Energy’s plans to build near the banks of the Potomac.

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The American model is forecasting Washington’s hottest day ever Sunday, but don’t believe it. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/06/26/the-american-model-is-forecasting-washingtons-hottest-day-ever-sunday-but-dont-believe-it/?utm_term=.98bda1e9052a&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

While we can expect uncomfortably hot and humid weather this weekend, it won't be this extreme.

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How Trump is affecting Rep. Comstock’s re-election bid <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/how-trump-is-affecting-rep-comstocks-re-election-bid/2018/06/26/47dcd486-78c8-11e8-aeee-4d04c8ac6158_story.html?utm_term=.41dd8dcca15d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Democratic challenger state Sen. Jennifer Wexton has a 10-point lead over Comstock, new poll finds.

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Progressives and self-funded mavericks battle Democratic stalwarts as Md. voters head to the polls <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/marylands-primary-is-tuesday-democratic-nominee-for-governor-tops-the-ticket/2018/06/25/1c3bb92e-7877-11e8-80be-6d32e182a3bc_story.html?utm_term=.b3bdbed028e3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Primary voters voice support for Democratic candidates, but many say they may back Republican Larry Hogan in the fall.

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Maryland’s proposed expansion of Beltway and I-270 ranks among top U.S. ‘boondoggles,’ group says <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/tripping/wp/2018/06/26/marylands-proposed-expansion-of-beltway-and-i-270-ranks-among-top-u-s-boondoggles-group-says/?utm_term=.471b9fdc3bdb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The $9 billion plan to expand the Beltway and Interstate 270 is among the nation’s biggest boondoggles, a public-interest advocacy group said Tuesday in a new report.

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Do posh waterfronts make a city world-class? D.C. is betting hundreds of millions on it. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/do-posh-waterfronts-make-a-city-world-class-dc-is-betting-hundreds-of-millions-on-it/2018/06/22/c2e354bc-6800-11e8-bea7-c8eb28bc52b1_story.html?utm_term=.f7a3d859f9ed&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Were the nearly $300 million in public subsidies provided to build the Wharf worth it?

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Lawsuit claims Bank of America allowed foreclosed homes in minority neighborhoods to deteriorate <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/lawsuit-bank-of-america-allows-foreclosed-homes-in-minority-neighborhoods-to-deteriorate-takes-better-care-of-properties-in-white-communities/2018/06/26/2196c286-7946-11e8-93cc-6d3beccdd7a3_story.html?utm_term=.45f29af132e3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Complaint filed in Md. asserts discriminatory practices that unfairly impact communities in Pr. George’s, Baltimore

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Nationals lose for 11th time in 16 games, falling to Rays, 1-0 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/nationals-lose-for-11th-time-in-16-games-falling-to-rays-1-0/2018/06/26/3a480ea2-7973-11e8-aeee-4d04c8ac6158_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Washington made too many mistakes and again looked hapless at the plate. The team can no longer argue that is an aberration and not habit.

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Monday’s sunset and Tuesday’s sunrise boasted a stunning color palette <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/06/26/mondays-sunset-and-tuesdays-sunrise-boasted-a-stunning-color-palette/?utm_term=.220d8ea23130&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

It's only fitting that two beautiful late June days ended and began with such worthy skies.

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Review

Crimson Diner is steeped in the past — a chef’s past <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/restaurants/crimson-diner-is-steeped-in-the-past--a-chefs-past/2018/06/25/67c76b1a-757d-11e8-805c-4b67019fcfe4_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The $20 Diner: Chef DiJoseph draws from his own family history at this excellent Chinatown spot.

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Meet the man who travels the country mowing lawns — for free <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2018/06/26/meet-the-man-who-travels-the-country-mowing-lawns-for-free/?utm_term=.a426368b87ae&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Rodney Smith has mowed pocket-size yards and vast expanses, with a goal of doing a lawn in all 50 states. He hopes to inspire a new generation to follow his example.

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Va. man charged with sexually assaulting minor at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/va-man-arrested-in-sexual-assault-of-minor-at-fort-hunt-park-in-alexandria/2018/06/26/bd8acca4-7956-11e8-aeee-4d04c8ac6158_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Suspect and victim likely knew each other, officials said.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/va-man-arrested-in-sexual-assault-of-minor-at-fort-hunt-park-in-alexandria/2018/06/26/bd8acca4-7956-11e8-aeee-4d04c8ac6158_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>


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