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Infamous D.C. intersection with a Wendy’s in the middle is now a plaza
The area informally known as “Dave Thomas Circle” has been renamed for Negro leagues pitcher Mamie “Peanut” Johnson and now ...
Construction completed at former Dave Thomas Circle, Bowser to unveil new plaza
It's been four years since D.C. started work on the former Dave Thomas Circle, and Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to ...
DC redesigns major intersection, honors Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson with new plaza
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will cut the ribbon Monday on the newly redesigned Mamie "Peanut" Johnson Plaza, formerly known as ...
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Mayor Bowser to unveil new plaza at former Dave Thomas Circle in DC
On Monday, leaders across D.C. will cut the ribbon on a new plaza formerly known as "Dave Thomas Circle." The plaza will be unveiled at 11 a.m. and was named after Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, who was the ...
This interactive map shows you what your NYC block looked like 400 years ago
The Welikia Project, made by ecologists at the New York Botanical Garden, uncovers all the flora and fauna that thrived in ...
Oklahomans kick off Pride Month in the metro with packed parade on 39th Street
June is Pride Month and Oklahomans from near and far gathered across the metro to celebrate. 39th Street Pride Parade ...