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Greetings Washington! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you on this Amtrak train into DC last week?
  • How the Wizards will celebrate John Wall’s legacy in D.C. this month
  • Want a free first look at tomorrow’s big D.C. history plays?

Also on today's calendar: Feast & Fettle Brings a New Standard of Home Dining to DC and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 52, low: 38.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Possible measles exposure reported on Amtrak to DC, BWI shuttles in Maryland (wcbm.com) — If you rode Amtrak into Union Station the night of January 7, health officials say you may have been exposed to measles while the patient traveled through Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Authorities list specific train and shuttle times, urge riders to check vaccination status, and ask anyone with symptoms to call a doctor before seeking care in person.
   

• Washington Wizards to Honor John Wall at Home Game Later This Month (nationofblue.com) — Washington basketball fans will see the Wizards honor former star point guard John Wall at Capital One Arena later this month, with a tribute game on January 29. Festivities start January 27 with a “Wall of Fame” pop-up, special merchandise, and an in-game and halftime celebration recognizing his impact on the team and the District.
   

• Ford's ‘First Look' festival showcases three new productions (washingtonblade.com) — Ford’s Theatre in downtown D.C. is hosting a free “First Look” festival Jan. 16–17, giving Washington audiences an early peek at three history-driven plays in development. The lineup includes works on Japanese American incarceration, Clara Barton’s Civil War efforts, and John Lewis’s early activism, continuing Ford’s push to spotlight diverse, civil-rights-focused stories with strong queer and local creative voices.
   

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