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@MattofDC

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Native Washingtonian.

Washington, DC
Joined May 2009
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@MattofDC
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1 year
Night 2 was chaotic!
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@MattofDC
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11 months
Today, 15 years ago on a rainy Tuesday, Barack Obama was elected President. Here is the scene on U Street.
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@MattofDC
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1 year
Who from the DMV about to pull up to Italy with the Old Bay?
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In Italy, fishermen have sounded the alarm following a surge in the population of the fast-reproducing invasive species, blue crabs. The crabs are devouring stocks of eels, clams and mussels.
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@MattofDC
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1 year
Everyone is from DC until you ask which high school they attended…
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Facts. A true Washingtonian problem.
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@MattofDC
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4 years
Washingtonians should get a month of PTO to recover from the siege we are currently under.
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@MattofDC
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11 months
“Be who you are, for your priiiiiiiide…”🎶
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Navigating around multiple shootings in my DC neighborhood.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
So many people couldn’t bring themselves to vote for Hillary, here is the outcome of that decision. Vote in every election from ANC and school board to the Mayor, Governor, and President.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
DC Natives when Mayor Bowser said she didn’t like Mumbo Sauce.
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2 years
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@MattofDC
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3 years
DC is not only the nation’s capital, but also the capital of the lgbtq community. #happypride
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Trying to stay calm when your train stops under the Potomac River.
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@MattofDC
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1 year
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@MattofDC
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3 years
You can find this gem on The U Street.
@JoshMcVa
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3 years
Cozy furnished studio could be all yours right now! Electricity included! Located just blocks from civilization, this nearly above ground unit won’t last for long! Current tenant vacating as soon as the post arrives. $2100/mo (light cleaning of common areas a must) @WashProbs
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Watching my friend from Arlington answer the question “Where are you from?”
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@MattofDC
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3 years
His driver doesn’t know how to navigate Mt Vernon Square. New York Ave does not randomly turn into Mass Ave. Now 7th Street and Georgia Ave is a different story. 🤣🤣🤣
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Not interracial marriage, I wonder why… 🤔
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No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
2 years
Clarence Thomas just said the court should now go after gay marriage, birth control, and the basic right to privacy. Notably absent: interracial marriage.
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@MattofDC
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3 years
When my 66 year old mom shares she too partied at Sign of the Whale and Rumors back in the 70s.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Being a dynamic city there is going to be stadium concerts and festivals. So get ready for Broccoli City next weekend, Black Pride, Capital Pride, and then Something in the Water. And that’s only June!
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Were you gentrified or are you the gentrifier?
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@MattofDC
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4 years
Trying to find an empty chair/table at Union Market.
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4 years
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@MattofDC
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2 years
I’m in Maryland nearly 4 miles away from RFK Stadium and I hear that bass loud and clear! #projectglow
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@MattofDC
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3 years
When someone offers me a snickerdoodle cookie from Iverson Mall! #IYKYK
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@MattofDC
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3 years
"OMG, I've never met anyone from DC before." Me:
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Me on U Street when DC becomes the 51st state!
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Ralph, it’s your turn to build a stadium for the Washington Football Team.
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3 years
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Transferring from the green to red at Gallery Place during the height of rush hour!
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Anyone hear two jets fly over NE DC and Hyattsville area?
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Bowser to Northam: You know we taking back Arlington and Alexandria when we become a state, right.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
The sad part about the DC Tag program is that at its inception it did cover the difference between instate and out of state tuition but thanks to inflation and rising cost of college it does not.
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2 years
Myth Debunked: DC Natives DO NOT receive in-state tuition to public universities in the U.S. If they apply for DCTAG, DC Natives receive up to $10,000 subtracted from their tuition to a public university or $2,500 to a private university.
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@MattofDC
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4 years
“In New York, we have bodegas in every neighborhood where I can get anything I want at anytime.”
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@MattofDC
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3 years
If you let Madam VP tell it, Le Dip is the only place to eat in town…👀
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Tenleytown Metro around 3:30 pm when Jackson-Reed lets out.
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@MattofDC
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4 years
“There are but two parties now: traitors and patriots. And I want hereafter to be ranked with the latter and, I trust, the stronger party.” Ulysses S. Grant
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@MattofDC
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4 years
Standing in line for mediocre cupcakes...
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@MattofDC
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2 years
@WashProbs Owned a pair of new balances.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
How you run from the Popeye’s rats. #coward
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@MattofDC
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4 years
Shoutout to @chucktodd and @NBCNews for advocating for Ward 8 with regards to the vaccine.
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@MattofDC
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3 years
DC Gays on June 11! Happy Pride!
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@MattofDC
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2 years
It’s 2030, and my team is having its first in-person meeting.
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@MattofDC
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7 years
I'm famous!
@bouldercolorado
City of Boulder
7 years
Bus to Work Day is Thursday! Let us do the driving and visit a free breakfast station: .
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Bowser: Can one of you take the FBI HQ cause we are tying to remove that eyesore from downtown.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Life is short, shoot your shot!
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@MattofDC
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1 year
Someone should open an American style crab shack in Italy. I bet it would hit!
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Congrats to Native Washingtonian Mike Locksley for leading the Terps to a championship! Can’t wait for next year!
@BigGameBoomer
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2 years
Mike Locksley is about to be a real serious problem in the Big 10. Today was massive stepping stone for the Terps.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
Peppermint killed this! I was screaming at the dance breakdown! @Peppermint247 Peppermint - If (Janet Jackson Lip Sync Cover) [Official Music Video] via @YouTube
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@MattofDC
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@TunedIntoTennis Myles was inspired to watch highlights and the post game interview. Serena’s answer to this question was prophetic.
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@MattofDC
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2 years
They’re a nine but thinks go go is pots and pans music.
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They’re a 5, but has to eat a jumbo slice 3 times a week. Quote this with your DC versions 😊
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@MattofDC
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4 years
The mosquitoes in the summer.
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4 years
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@MattofDC
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2 years
@WashProbs Because when I think of freedom for Black people I immediately think of watermelon and Hennessy…dafuq?
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@MattofDC
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3 years
Bowser: When are you gonna run me a check cause your people stay damaging our roads.
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@MattofDC
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4 years
The @VP 's shoe game continues to give whats supposed to be gave! What's next some J's or dunks? #Nike #AirMax97 #sneakerhead
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@MattofDC
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Dave Matthews Band is one of my top 5 favorite musical acts! I need to see them live again. #sitw
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@MattofDC
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7 years
Elect @ericmbudd on Tuesday!
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people supporting me as truly next level! thank you so much.
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@MattofDC
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4 years
My 700 sf Navy Yard condo cost $500K.
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@MattofDC
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4 years
“I just really love Baked and Wired over Georgetown Cupcakes.”
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@MattofDC
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1 year
Jonathan, if you really tryna break up these fights we could really use your help in DC. 👀
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@MattofDC
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2 years
How the family runs up on you at DCA the first time you’re home from college.
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@MattofDC
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7 years
DCPS was integral in me earning a bachelor's and masters degree and now I'm a transportation planner for Boulder, CO #dcpublicschools
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@MattofDC
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3 years
@OldTimeDC One seat trip on a bus from Mt Rainer to downtown dc would be nice in 2021.
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@MattofDC
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9 years
#thanksamillionobama for being such a role model when it comes to being a leader, husband and father!
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@MattofDC
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3 years
@RealClaytonHill @roderickgriner In the DMV there Howard, UDC, and Bowie State. If you go a little further in Maryland you will hit Morgan, Coppin and UMES.
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@MattofDC
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8 years
Hanging with my mom in the Rockies! #BlackBoyJoy
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@MattofDC
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2 years
What a great start to @dcblackpride . GPMC hosted a phenomenal event entitled Black, Gay, and Thriving with panelists @Davey_Divito , @ZacharyforWard5 , @TheKalenAllen , Lee Livingston Perone, Antonio Reynolds, and moderator Jami’r Smith. 📸: BlakPhotoMain
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@MattofDC
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4 years
Earlier today someone said that I don’t sound like I’m from DC. Let me say this one more time for the people in the back, everyone from DC doesn’t have to look alike, act alike, or sound alike!
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@MattofDC
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3 years
When transplants get a DC flag tattoo Native Washingtonians:
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@MattofDC
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8 years
@BroderickGreer their faces were in disbelief that a lot of these supporters are racist. Smh
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@MattofDC
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8 years
@ericmbudd look what came today! Can you sign it?
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@MattofDC
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10 years
Citizens don't know American history. #AmericaInFiveWords
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@DCUrbanist @FODStreetcar Union Station is the most connected, transit-rich, place in the city…
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@MattofDC
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4 years
@WashProbs I feel like most places the city has evolved. There’s tons more food options now than when I was growing up in the 80s and 90s.
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@MattofDC
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4 years
Support these films about the challenges in my hometown!
@drlungamam
Willow Lung-Amam
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Between "What's Happened to Chocolate City" ( @WH2CC ), "Go Go City" ( @GoGoCityFilm ) and "Residue" ( @Gerima_Gang ), the spotlight is literally being shone on issues of gentrification & displacement in the city as never before. Watch & support these outstanding films and filmmakers!
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@MattofDC
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4 years
“I’m a 5th generation Native Washingtonian.”
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@MattofDC
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@WashProbs Crystal City 2.0 is loading…
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@MattofDC
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11 years
Today marks my 26th spring open house, not sure if that's a good or bad thing.....
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9 years
Great piece about DC streets that references Boulder's bike infrastructure. http://t.co/3qo50mimbF
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@MattofDC
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6 years
Hahaha
@bouldercolorado
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The following is a test of our new mayoral alert system. 😉 #PresidentialAlert
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@MattofDC
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@Mike_Goodman As a UMassD alumnus I really enjoyed the piece about the Public Policy Center. You all are doing terrific work!
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Wordle 222 3/6 ⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟨⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 On fire this morning!
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@MattofDC
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2 years
I like the more rustic ones.
@LoveLoriM
Lori Michelle 🆗
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playing around with some new materials. Copper and bronzed steel — DC Cufflinks. Which do you like better?
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@MattofDC
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I have that James Dean daydream look in my eye waiting for my bus... http://t.co/PeD5BSQ4Uu
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Mermaids, flutes, Hobbits, and dragons the tale of race in pop culture in 2022.
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@MattofDC
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#thanksamillionobama for my brothers keeper which is helping so many young boys across the nation.
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@tomandlorenzo Great episode Lorenzo and Tom! Y’all should adjunct a course about Hollywood for a university. I would register.
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@MattofDC
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7 years
@AREEV1 @HARRISFAULKNER Harris I'm not a fox news viewer but thank you for your words to Melissa. We can do this, oh yes we can!
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@MattofDC
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10 years
Rest in peace in Marion Barry. Despite his pitfalls and shortcomings, he was a strong advocate who gave a voice to the voiceless.
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@MattofDC
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8 years
I'm asking the same question!
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. @Adele on @Beyonce backstage: "What the f--- does she have to do to win album of the year?" #GRAMMYs
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@MattofDC
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1 year
@umterps @idjmoore Where do we cop these headphones?
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@MattofDC
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7 years
Really enjoyed my time working on this project! #NPC17
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Wordle 234 4/6 🟨🟨⬛🟨⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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@MattofDC
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2 years
This is the tweet…
The cognitive dissonance of enjoying drinking and grilling with people you love on the 4th while also “celebrating” a country that has never once given women or people of color equal rights. 🙃🙃🙃🙃
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@MattofDC
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8 years
With all these greatest athlete ever pronouncements, I think @serenawilliams needs to be added to that conversion. Winning since the 90s.
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