Subject: Afternoon Buzz: He scored a political upset that shocked Washington. But is it his turn for a shock?
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Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2018 20:17:40 +0000

Afternoon Buzz from The Washington Post

What happened with ‘Hamilton’: How the blockbuster strained the Kennedy Center; Maryland lawmakers act quickly ahead of end to legislative session at midnight

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He scored a political upset that shocked Washington. But is it his turn for a shock? <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/he-scored-a-political-upset-that-shocked-washington-but-can-gop-rep-dave-brat-win-another-term/2018/04/09/815170fe-377e-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Facing a “blue wave,” Va. Rep. Dave Brat, who ousted House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in 2014, is seeking a third term.

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What happened with ‘Hamilton’: How the blockbuster strained the Kennedy Center <https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/what-happened-with-hamilton-how-the-blockbuster-strained-kennedy-center/2018/04/09/e63324be-3818-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Almost 250,000 seats have been sold; only $625 or “limited-view” tickets left for 14-week run.

By Peggy McGlone   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/what-happened-with-hamilton-how-the-blockbuster-strained-kennedy-center/2018/04/09/e63324be-3818-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Maryland lawmakers act quickly ahead of end to legislative session at midnight <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-lawmakers-act-quickly-ahead-of-end-to-legislative-session-at-midnight/2018/04/09/eec27cc2-3c02-11e8-974f-aacd97698cef_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

One year after a bitter defeat, effort to diversify Maryland’s medical marijuana industry receives final approval

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The legislature will decide in a special session whether to expand Medicaid after years of refusing to do so.

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10 things to do in the D.C. area this week <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/04/09/10-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-this-week-2/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The annual Shift Festival features orchestras performing in a variety of venues across Washington, including the Kennedy Center, Union Station and Congressional Cemetery.

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Car crashes in Alexandria, ends up on its roof at doorstep of historic church <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/car-crashes-in-alexandria-ends-up-on-its-roof-at-doorstep-of-historic-church/2018/04/09/b2a2e762-3bae-11e8-974f-aacd97698cef_story.html?utm_term=.392a4acc8563&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The driver’s injuries are not life-threatening, police say.

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Four buildings in Crystal City are covered in bright fabric. Why? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/four-buildings-in-crystal-city-are-covered-in-bright-fabric-why/2018/04/09/e432196a-3bea-11e8-974f-aacd97698cef_story.html?utm_term=.fecbcd881283&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

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Nationals-Braves  preview: Can Washington stop its five-game skid? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2018/04/09/nationals-braves-series-preview-can-washington-stop-their-five-game-skid/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

After struggling in their first two divisional series of the year, the Nationals play their third this week at Nationals Park.

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Andrew Carnegie built 1,700 public libraries. But some towns refused the steel baron’s money. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/04/09/andrew-carnegie-built-1700-public-libraries-but-some-towns-refused-the-steel-barons-money/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

After a deadly strike at a Carnegie steel plant, some working-class communities refused to erect buildings bearing his name. He transformed the country's cultural landscape anyway.

By Robert Mitchell   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/04/09/andrew-carnegie-built-1700-public-libraries-but-some-towns-refused-the-steel-barons-money/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Juveniles at state facility in Maryland assault eight staff members <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/juveniles-at-state-facility-in-western-maryland-assault-eight-staff-members/2018/04/09/2aa0c5a4-3c13-11e8-a7d1-e4efec6389f0_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Youths also broke windows and stole keys, radios and candy at state detention facility, authorities say.

By Dana Hedgpeth   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/juveniles-at-state-facility-in-western-maryland-assault-eight-staff-members/2018/04/09/2aa0c5a4-3c13-11e8-a7d1-e4efec6389f0_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Uber gets into bikeshare business with deal to buy JUMP <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/04/09/uber-gets-into-bikeshare-business-with-deal-to-buy-jump/?utm_term=.5012c0a07a04&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Riders will be able to find and rent JUMP bikes through the Uber app.

By Luz Lazo   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/04/09/uber-gets-into-bikeshare-business-with-deal-to-buy-jump/?utm_term=.5012c0a07a04&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Cherry blossoms could stay photo-ready through the end of this week <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/09/cherry-blossoms-could-stay-photo-ready-through-the-end-of-this-week/?utm_term=.03c585c3cfe2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Temperatures are expected to hit 80 degrees by Friday, which would create a much warmer blossom-viewing experience than this past weekend.

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Help name two baby eaglets in Southwest Washington <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/04/09/help-name-two-baby-eaglets-in-southwest-washington/?utm_term=.8146ea438191&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Patriot? Shanti? Honor?

By Dana Hedgpeth   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/04/09/help-name-two-baby-eaglets-in-southwest-washington/?utm_term=.8146ea438191&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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