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Local leaders, activists and residents including Lil Chris of the go-go band TOB (back left), Ron Moten (center) and Council member Trayon White (right) (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)
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&pizza Pulls ‘Marion Berry Knots’ from Menu After Community Criticism; Local Leaders Highlight Legacy of D.C.’s ‘Mayor for Life’

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

&pizza CEO Mike Burns pulled a menu item called “Marion Berry Knots” after backlash from city leaders and residents, who called it disrespectful to the legacy of former D.C. mayor Marion Barry.

Flag of the District of Columbia (Courtesy of dpw.dc.gov)
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Ward 8 Council Write-In Candidates Debate Ward Issues

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. October 16, 2024October 16, 2024
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**FILE** A parent walks with her two children to school in Prince George's County, Maryland. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
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**FILE** Rendering of Parcel 6 parking garage (Courtesy of dmped.dc.gov)
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The District’s Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Nina Albert talked about the benefits of the redevelopment of Poplar Point. (WI photo/Robert R. Roberts)
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