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Supreme Court to hear Maryland case on partisan gerrymandering; The shutdown has closed the Smithsonian. Here’s where you can go instead.

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Sensing an opening, Virginia governor revives push for gun control <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/sensing-an-opening-virginia-governor-revives-push-for-gun-control/2019/01/04/b1636280-103f-11e9-8938-5898adc28fa2_story.html?utm_term=.d14c4f69b483&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

With an eye on 2019 elections, Democrats hope to use momentum to push gun issues as the legislature convenes next week.

By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura Vozzella · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/sensing-an-opening-virginia-governor-revives-push-for-gun-control/2019/01/04/b1636280-103f-11e9-8938-5898adc28fa2_story.html?utm_term=.d14c4f69b483&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Supreme Court to hear Maryland case on partisan gerrymandering <https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-to-hear-cases-on-partisan-gerrymandering/2019/01/04/6bd3ae46-0f8b-11e9-84fc-d58c33d6c8c7_story.html?utm_term=.e2134bdb2d75&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Justices to consider lower court rulings that found congressional maps in North Carolina and Maryland violated the rights of voters.

By Robert Barnes · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-to-hear-cases-on-partisan-gerrymandering/2019/01/04/6bd3ae46-0f8b-11e9-84fc-d58c33d6c8c7_story.html?utm_term=.e2134bdb2d75&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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The shutdown has closed the Smithsonian. Here’s where you can go instead. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/01/04/here-are-washington-museums-you-can-visit-during-shutdown/?utm_term=.37b3c264e978&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

For every shuttered museum or park, we've come up with an apt substitute that is privately run.

By Fritz Hahn, Maura Judkis and Stephanie Merry · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/01/04/here-are-washington-museums-you-can-visit-during-shutdown/?utm_term=.37b3c264e978&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Ping-pong, bowling and pinball are the stars at the D.C. area’s newest restaurants and bars <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/01/04/ping-pong-bowling-pinball-are-stars-dc-areas-newest-restaurants-bars/?utm_term=.5f910b9af3fb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Who cares about food or drinks when your bar is basically Chuck E. Cheese for adults?

By Fritz Hahn · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/01/04/ping-pong-bowling-pinball-are-stars-dc-areas-newest-restaurants-bars/?utm_term=.5f910b9af3fb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Five o’clock sunsets return to Washington this weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/01/04/five-oclock-sunsets-return-washington-this-weekend/?utm_term=.6f3812bc2a94&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

We'll gain about 30 minutes of evening light by the end of the month.

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Federal grand jury in D.C. working in Mueller probe is extended <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/federal-grand-jury-working-in-mueller-probe-is-extended/2019/01/04/e480b364-105f-11e9-8938-5898adc28fa2_story.html?utm_term=.7560990986de&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The panel’s 18-month term, set to end Saturday, has been extended though it is not clear for how long.

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Tougher penalties for speeding and other road infractions go into effect Friday <https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/01/04/tougher-penalties-speeding-other-road-infractions-go-into-effect-friday/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Driving 25 mph over the posted limit will carry a $500 ticket on city streets and $400 on highways.

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The strange history of the House’s 181-year-old ban on hats — and the push to overturn it <https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/01/04/strange-history-houses-year-ban-hats-push-overturn-it/?utm_term=.87b919462054&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

There isn’t any rule against tobacco spitting on the House floor, but there is one against wearing a hat.

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Alexandria prosecutor moves to limit use of cash bail, part of national trend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/alexandria-prosecutor-moves-to-limit-use-of-cash-bail-part-of-national-trend/2019/01/04/0c09f22c-1030-11e9-84fc-d58c33d6c8c7_story.html?utm_term=.8f6421ad09c2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The office will no longer ask for cash bail in misdemeanor cases.

By Rachel Weiner · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/alexandria-prosecutor-moves-to-limit-use-of-cash-bail-part-of-national-trend/2019/01/04/0c09f22c-1030-11e9-84fc-d58c33d6c8c7_story.html?utm_term=.8f6421ad09c2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Can Alex Ovechkin catch Wayne Gretzky? ‘If anyone can, he’s the only one,’ Brett Hull says. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/01/04/can-alex-ovechkin-catch-wayne-gretzky-if-anyone-can-hes-only-one-brett-hull-says/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Ovechkin has 30 goals, making him just the second player in NHL history to score at least 30 in each of his first 14 seasons.

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Pizzeria Paradiso extends its reach to Spring Valley <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/pizzeria-paradiso-extends-its-reach-to-spring-valley/2019/01/03/2d497a70-0ed7-11e9-831f-3aa2c2be4cbd_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

FIRST BITE | The latest member of the restaurant family fits in arcade games.

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This Georgetown house started off as two separate dwellings <https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/01/04/this-georgetown-house-started-off-two-separate-dwellings/?utm_term=.3139f6e85333&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The reconfigured brick residence has seven bedrooms, three fireplaces and three kitchens.

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