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Trump hotel managers say food writers are giving the place the cold shoulder; D.C. council chair backs away from threat that could have blocked Metro funding deal

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She took her daughter to see Michelle Obama’s portrait. Now they need a publicist. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/she-took-her-daughter-to-see-michelle-obamas-portrait-now-they-need-a-publicist/2018/03/14/b8b73608-26f5-11e8-b79d-f3d931db7f68_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

After Parker Curry’s photo went viral, life got out of hand. Her mom asks, “What’s next?”

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Trump hotel managers say food writers are giving the place the cold shoulder <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/food/wp/2018/03/15/trump-hotel-managers-say-food-writers-are-giving-the-place-the-cold-shoulder/?utm_term=.2b61e5288c20&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Publicists for the hotel and steakhouse say politics, not editorial judgment, are directing the coverage of their places.

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D.C. council chair backs away from threat that could have blocked Metro funding deal <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/dc-council-chair-backs-away-from-threat-that-could-have-blocked-metro-funding-deal/2018/03/15/be327174-286c-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.html?utm_term=.f60184b2638e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Phil Mendelson says the Council won’t stop Mayor Muriel E. Bowser from going along with Virginia funding plan.

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Perspective

Putting kids last: A time-honored Washington tradition <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/putting-kids-last-a-time-honored-washington-tradition/2018/03/15/afb64b7a-283a-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.html?utm_term=.c78a4bc6084e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Hundreds of homeless kids in D.C. live in an abandoned hospital, but not for much longer. What will happen to them?

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Analysis

Weird: Washington may have a colder March than February for a second straight year <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/15/weird-washington-may-have-a-colder-march-than-february-for-a-second-straight-year/?utm_term=.a409405f43e4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

March has taken on a decidedly winter character and shows little sign of relenting.

By Jason Samenow • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/15/weird-washington-may-have-a-colder-march-than-february-for-a-second-straight-year/?utm_term=.a409405f43e4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Northam endorses Wexton in primary to challenge Comstock <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/northam-endorses-wexton-in-primary-to-challenge-comstock/2018/03/15/be2c0834-2853-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Democratic governor won in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District in last year’s election.

By Jenna Portnoy • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/northam-endorses-wexton-in-primary-to-challenge-comstock/2018/03/15/be2c0834-2853-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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A history buff with an affinity for the Kennedys just bought the home where JFK met Jackie <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/03/15/a-history-buff-with-an-affinity-for-the-kennedys-just-bought-the-home-where-jfk-met-jackie/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The focus of the Georgetown home will stay on the garden, where the fateful meeting between the future first couple occurred over cocktails.

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A guide to the best happy hours in D.C. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/a-guide-to-the-best-happy-hours-in-dc/2018/03/14/4cd594d2-1338-11e8-9065-e55346f6de81_story.html?utm_term=.169151a98ed9&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Weekday specials don’t have to mean stale-flavored suds. Here’s where to get quality food and drinks all over the city.

By Fritz Hahn • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/a-guide-to-the-best-happy-hours-in-dc/2018/03/14/4cd594d2-1338-11e8-9065-e55346f6de81_story.html?utm_term=.169151a98ed9&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Bowser gives final State of the District before reelection. How would you grade her first term? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/03/15/bowser-gives-final-state-of-the-district-before-re-election-how-would-you-grade-her-first-term/?utm_term=.031f58c1006e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Mayor Bowser delivers her State of the District address tonight. How would you grade the current state of affairs in the city?

By Fenit Nirappil • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/03/15/bowser-gives-final-state-of-the-district-before-re-election-how-would-you-grade-her-first-term/?utm_term=.031f58c1006e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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D.C. taxpayers have recently paid at least $735,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuits <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-taxpayers-have-paid-at-least-735000-to-settle-sexual-harassment-lawsuits/2018/03/15/4848864e-215d-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html?utm_term=.2a91ff9f1808&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

94 percent of city workers also completed training ordered by Mayor Bowser in December

By Fenit Nirappil • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-taxpayers-have-paid-at-least-735000-to-settle-sexual-harassment-lawsuits/2018/03/15/4848864e-215d-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html?utm_term=.2a91ff9f1808&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Officials investigating possibility fentanyl caused workers to fall ill at D.C. jail <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dc-jail-employees-complain-of-feeling-ill-after-receiving-suspicious-letter/2018/03/15/456da824-2864-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html?utm_term=.5e8747f58258&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

More than a dozen workers are being evaluated by firefighters.

By Peter Hermann • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dc-jail-employees-complain-of-feeling-ill-after-receiving-suspicious-letter/2018/03/15/456da824-2864-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html?utm_term=.5e8747f58258&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>


Taxes steady, schools fully funded in proposed Montgomery budget <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/taxes-steady-schools-fully-funded-in-proposed-montgomery-budget/2018/03/14/36b977f0-278c-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Nonprofits would get $2.2 million boost to help offset new minimum wage increase.

By Jennifer Barrios • Read more » <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/taxes-steady-schools-fully-funded-in-proposed-montgomery-budget/2018/03/14/36b977f0-278c-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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11 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/03/15/11-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-this-weekend-2/?utm_term=.ff414d644889&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Though we're still a few weeks away from the peak bloom of Cherry Blossoms, the annual festival begins this weekend with music, dancing and family activities at the Tidal Basin.

By Going Out Guide staff • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/03/15/11-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-this-weekend-2/?utm_term=.ff414d644889&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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