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2017 Cannabis On-Demand Report

California is in the process of implementing sig­nificant changes to its medical cannabis laws, while simultaneously instituting a new adult use program that will have major implications for ecommerce and delivery services. http://ift.tt/2wDmpKY

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Food and Drink Pros Enter D.C.’s New and Nebulous Cannabis Industry

Local chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, and other hospitality professionals lived through the rapid ballooning of the D.C. bar and restaurant scene, and now they’re poised to apply the lessons learned to another sector growing with explosive speed: cannabis.  http://ift.tt/2u3QjnZ

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James Comey and the Revenge of Washington’s Professional Class

Washington is a lawyer’s town, built on protocols and rules. If this tends to make happy-hour conversation in the city a little more pedantic than the American norm, then it also has its advantages, among them a fanaticism for records. James Comey, the fired F.B.I. http://ift.tt/2rrKJuJ

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In Segregated Postwar Montgomery County, Modern Architecture Forged A Path Ahead

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How Changing Your Vaporizer Temperature Affects Your High

Changing the temperature of your vaporizer is sort of like the difference between a gentle steam and a roaring boil. Unlike smoking, which sets plant matter a blaze, vaporization warm cannabis bud gently. As you scale temperature up and down, you actually change the quality of your high. http://ift.tt/2qtvr8l

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DC’s black population is growing, but there’s more to the story than that

Smithsonian Museum of African American History. The museum opens as DC's black residents make the smallest share of the population in decades. Image by Mark Andre licensed under Creative Commons. http://ift.tt/2k0I3D5

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Someone Is Covering Up The 'Don's Johns' Signs On The Mall's Port-A-Potties

There are about 1,500 Don's Johns port-a-potties already lining the National Mall, each with its own decal advertising the company—and they are systematically being papered over. http://ift.tt/2jgyvUB

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Soccer fans, take note: You should check out newcomer Dock FC in Ivy City

Washington has no shortage of bars willing to show soccer matches, but the newest and shiniest destination is Dock FC, the second of three Ivy City bars and restaurants from Ari Gejdenson's Mindful Restaurants group, which also includes Ghibellina and Acqua al 2. http://ift.tt/2j9vgfc

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Trump speaks with entertainer Steve Harvey about helping U.S. cities

NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump and Housing Secretary-designate Ben Carson spoke with entertainer and talk show host Steve Harvey on Friday to discuss an effort by the incoming administration to seek positive changes in U.S. inner cities. http://ift.tt/2jh0bby

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U.S. Mint Unveils 2017 American Liberty Gold Coin, Featuring A Black Woman As Lady Liberty

The U.S. Mint has revealed the new 2017 American Liberty Golden Coin, and this edition features an African American woman depicted as Lady Liberty for the first time. There will also be future editions that represent other races, including Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Indian Americans. http://ift.tt/2itQHZB

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DC’s push for a stronger voice in Congress continues

DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Image by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons. DC residents deserve a House of Representatives member that can actually vote, if for no other reason than that they pay more per capita to support the federal government than any other place in the US. http://ift.tt/2jAfk4E

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Barack Obama Designates 3 Civil Rights Monuments To Preserve 'Vibrant History'

The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument will protect important landmarks from the civil rights movement, including the A.G. Gaston Motel, an “epicenter of Birmingham’s civil rights protests and demonstrations. http://ift.tt/2jEtaTv

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Respect the District – Harassment Free DC

“This sign/art popped up in Columbia Heights yesterday at 14th & Irving across from metro in front of CVS. Did a google search and IG search and didn’t come up with anything. Any idea who is sponsoring?” “The Respect Flag at 14th & Irving in DC. Designed by emzki. http://ift.tt/2ikCXBW

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Atoy Wilson, the Jackie Robinson of Figure Skating - VICE

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Baltimore Is Finally Doing Something About Its Notorious Police Force - VICE

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Where to Find Inauguration Food and Drink Specials

One thing all political parties can agree on: food and drink deals. Whether you’re going to Donald Trump‘s inauguration or the Women’s March (or just trying to avoid it all), here’s your guide to all the inaugural restaurant and bar specials. Know of others? Email kolsen@washingtonian. http://ift.tt/2jd7OQ9

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Capitol Hill’s Stylish New Spanish Cafe Is Your Next Date Night Spot

Spanish cafe culture has arrived on Capitol Hill courtesy of restaurateur Javier Candon and his new eatery, Joselito Casa de Comidas. The 70-seat spot near Eastern Market, named after Candon’s late father, channels a lively old world caféteria with marble tables and antique mirrors. http://ift.tt/2iLtlN3