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January 12, 2024

Chinatown Task Force, New Speeding Crackdown, and MLK Day of Service

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Chinatown Task Force, New Speeding Crackdown, and MLK Day of Service

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DC is making plans — a little late — about the future of Chinatown. Plus, some changes to DC traffic policy are on the horizon. And it’s about to be MLK day. We have a roundup of ways you can spend the day volunteering.


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