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The DC ACLU secured a settlement from the District of Columbia on behalf of Sam O’Hara, who was handcuffed by DC police for playing the Star Wars ‘Imperial March’ while walking behind National Guard troops deployed to DC in August 2025. The case continues against the Ohio National Guard sergeant who summoned police. O’Hara framed…

A short PoPville post notes that the Atlantic Plumbing movie theater in Shaw has installed new chairs. The update is essentially a reader tip with a photo, framed as a small but welcome neighborhood improvement. Teaching: • Small equipment refreshes (props, mats, seating) shape student experience more than teachers usually credit • Use as a…