Chander Jayaraman
@DC_Chander
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Emergency Planner; Community Advocate; Small Biz Owner; 8-yrs ANC 6B; NATS Fanatic; Dog Owner; Indian Food Artisan.
Washington, DC
Joined June 2008
On this Martin Luther King day, I am inspired by the dream of Reverend King, channeled by so many, that our work for freedom, justice, equality, safety, and peace is unfinished, and ever so important. Dr. King was a huge supporter for DC Home Rule and autonomy. He knew, like we
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#DCsBravest are proud to participate in the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade in the great Ward 8. @dcfireems leadership, Engine 15, and Cadet Class 28 joined @MayorBowser and the city to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
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π₯ππ£π’π¦π§ & ππ’πππ’πͺ @NavyYardNats to WIN a 2025 @Topps Archives box. π° (π³πΌππΏ) πͺππ‘π‘ππ₯π¦ win a box. Winners picked Monday, Jan 19 8pm ET.
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BREAKING: ICE threw tear Gas into a Minneapolis vehicle with an African-American family and a six month old baby inside. The baby stopped breathing. Anybody who stands for this crap needs to re-examine their patriotism. Please donβt give these horrible people a reason to
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ICYMI: @Kevinchavous announced his run for the D.C. Council at large seat. Chavous, son of a former council member of the same name, currently works in @AnitaBondsDC's office. Bonds revealed last year that she wouldn't run for re-election. @WashInformer
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Wow! Those are amazing statistics. Amazing job by Chief Donnelly and all the brave Firefighters & EMS personnel. I joined the DC Fire&EMS Foundation @dcfireemsfound to raise awareness and funds for their mental well-being. See https://t.co/yfIbSkwQdg and please donate.
dcfireemsfoundation.org
Investing in DC Fire & EMS Saves Lives. The DC Fire & EMS Foundation's mission is to support the Department and its heroic members, and to educate the community about its life-saving mission.
On Saturday 1/10/26, Platoon 2 responded to 505 calls, including 398 EMS calls, 70 fire calls, and 37 other calls. In total, there were 953 emergency vehicle responses and 229 patient transports. #DCsBravest
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Single Motor Vehicle Collision: 34th and Benning Road NE - Vehicle in to a retaining wall with person trapped. One adult male extricated by Rescue Squad and transported with serious injuries. One adult male with non-serious injuries treated and refused transport.
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Three years ago, James Madison had Curt Cignetti coaching football and Mark Byington coaching men's basketball. Now, Cignetti has Indiana 15-0 and playing for a national championship, and Byington has Vanderbilt 15-0 and off to their second-best start in school history.
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Yesterday, one of our community members caught the last bit of RFK Stadium being knocked down.
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She would be fantastic! Knows how the government works, understands the budget, and has served in a variety of DC Executive and Legislative Branch positions. A long time behind the scenes public servant and currently the ED of the @dcfireemsfound
#News - Dozens of names potentially up for appointment to that open DC Council at-large seat Kenyan McDuffie vacated. But donβt overlook Amy Mauro! Who, you say? Amy Mauro. https://t.co/EgYZZhElE4
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Watch this: The tractor trailer driver was charged with reckless driving after this fiery crash on I-95 near VA-288 in Chesterfield County this morning. Injuries reported to be non-life threatening. The truck was carrying lime. @VaDOT video from https://t.co/AZ4aOpFb1k.
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βCIVICβ β A New Hospitality Concept Coming to Barracks Row
capitolhillcorner.org
by Larry Janezich Posted November 11, 2025 CIVIC at 501 8th Street, SE on Barracks Row, will open this winter in the space formerly occupied by Opheliaβs Fish House. CIVICβs operator Rhonda Foxx (lβ¦
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NEW: For at least the second time within three hours, DC911/@OUC_DC has blown an address on an EMS call. This time at least 10 minutes were lost on a reported cardiac arrest call. They got lucky that this patient was conscious and alert. Once again, a dispatcher failed to see
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.@tuneinndc going full out with themed names for their specials, @jsidman would be impressed
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It appears that Barracks Row is the focus of these young MPs tonight.
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Teens who fled youth detention had convictions in D.C. for violent crimes
washingtonpost.com
The three youths allegedly took part in a shooting after their escape. One had been confined for a homicide and for wounding a Washington Commanders player.
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In the words of Joni Mitchell, βYou donβt know what youβve got βtil itβs goneβ
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Another Hail Mary touchdown for the Commanders!! Unbelievable that it passed by UC! https://t.co/XBi9OsKzo2
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The surprise deal came after a final push from D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser.
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Here is the street closure and fence map released for Inauguration 2025. Anyone trying to enter the pink are will be subject to screening.
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