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Day: February 10, 2012

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Exploring the History of Pearson's Liquor Store in Glover Park
Explore the history of Pearson's Liquor Store in Glover Park, DC, from 1933 to present day. Hear stories about yeggmen, traffic deaths, price fixing, and more!
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The Downfall of Pat Garrett After His Disastrous Meeting with Theodore Roosevelt
In December 1905 Pat Garrett came to Washington to seek reappointment as customs collector. Unfortunately, he had lost his good standing with President Theodore Roosevelt by associating with Tom Powers. Teddy was incensed and Garrett was not reappointed. This began his gradual path to destitution and eventual murder in 1908.
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If Walls Could Talk: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
I’m missing tonight’s slow braised pork shank, but a deal’s a deal (if you’re reading this on Friday, I wrote this Thursday night and ordered take out from Pho 14 … yum). Winner of the inaugural “If Walls Could Talk” reader poll is Pearl Dive Oyster Palace (@PearlDiveDC), taking 33% of the vote. Cleveland Park’s representative, Dino (@dinodc), took...
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