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COVER STORY: GAME OVER
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With COVID-19 canceling all major sporting events, what happens to athletes, fans, and sports media members?
DISTRICT LINE 3 Resource Center: How those experiencing homelessness and hunger can find relief during troubling times 3 Loose Lips: The D.C. Council passes emergency coronavirus legislation and prepares to work remotely. 4 Unsheltered in the Storm: During a state of emergency, D.C. officials still initiated an encampment clearing. 6 Oy Virus: Constantly changing guidance allows coronavirus to spread at a local synagogue.
FOOD 10 The No-Service Industry: A ravaged restaurant industry waits for help while still feeding residents.
ARTS 12 The Day the Music Died: With all gigs canceled, local musicians struggle to make ends meet. 14 Liz at Large: “Brave” 14 Short Subjects: Zilberman on Swallow
CITY LIST 16 City Lights: Events are canceled, but we’re still recommending ways to fill your time.
DIVERSIONS 11 Crossword 18 Savage Love 19 Classifieds
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