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Ben Brasch

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Washington, D.C.
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DC city hall/politics reporter for @citycast_DC. @UFJSchool+@ajc+@washingtonpost alumnus. 727 native. I crave those 'Tommy Boy' wings. He/him. Avi: @alyssaNo_L

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Ben Brasch’s Biography

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I'm a third-generation Floridian who enjoys the challenge of helping people understand the most complicated news as easily as possible.

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How escaped prisoner Danilo Cavalcante was captured in Pennsylvania

How escaped prisoner Danilo Cavalcante was captured in Pennsylvania

Danilo Cavalcante's escape from a Pennsylvania prison began with one daring move. It ended almost two weeks l…

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Titan's experimental design drew concern even before its doomed dive

Titan's experimental design drew concern even before its doomed dive

This week, and for years, experts have voiced concern about the design and upkeep of OceanGate's Titan submer…

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The lawless deep sea

The lawless deep sea

The Coast Guard said Thursday that the missing submersible suffered a catastrophic loss of pressure that kill…

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New tag-team partners UFC and WWE forming sports megacompany

New tag-team partners UFC and WWE forming sports megacompany

The MMA and professional wrestling brands will merge into a sports entertainment company led by UFC's Dana Wh…

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A dynasty broken: Alex Murdaugh found guilty of killing wife and son

A dynasty broken: Alex Murdaugh found guilty of killing wife and son

The double murder case of the disgraced patriarch of a South Carolina legal dynasty has engrossed the country.

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Mother Anna: Cobb woman who led Florida cult in jail on murder charge

Mother Anna: Cobb woman who led Florida cult in jail on murder charge

From Georgia to Florida, I tracked down those who survived the House of Prayer for All People cult. I reviewe…

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Welcome Back to School! A Lot Could Change With JLG.

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By Ben Brasch
| City Cast DC (Podcast)
For most DCPS students, today marks the beginning of a school year that will be business as usual. But for leadership in the District, things will ABC – Assuredly Be Changing. Janeese Lewis George will presumably become mayor in January and could install a new deputy mayor of education and a new chancellor of D.C. Public Schools. Who a mayor picks to administer D.C. Public Schools can deeply affect their legacy.
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D.C. Coating Roads To Help Cool City

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By Ben Brasch
| City Cast DC (Podcast)
The District is rolling out an experiment to cool down the city’s soaring temperatures by coating its roads with substances designed to reduce the amount of heat absorbed and thrown off by sun-baked streets. According to transportation officials, it’s a bit like a science fair project about fighting climate change: They are testing three coatings that bounce heat off asphalt but work differently. One dries clear by using titanium dioxide, a popular skincare ingredient that wards away harmful rays.
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All You Need to Know for This Weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix

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By Ben Brasch, Kaela Cote-Stemmermann Verified
| City Cast DC (Podcast)
America’s birthday might be behind us, but one of President Donald Trump’s marquee events — The Freedom 250 Grand Prix — is still to come. This weekend, high-tech automobiles will be zipping at about 200 mph around the National Mall on a 1.7-mile track. The weekend will feature a number of practices and exhibition races before the official race at 1 p.m. on Sunday, which will air nationally on Fox. Free tickets for the event are sold out.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media challenges our ethical boundaries when getting source's information, but it also helps us keep our finger on the pulse of news.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Peter Parker is the best portrayal of a journalist. He tries to make ends meet and deals with ethical dilemmas daily. And Spider-Man rocks.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means using your professional curiosity to always get the story by doing whatever it takes while still acting ethically.

Awards

Florida Society of News Editors (1st)

2016 - Breaking news

Florida Society of News Editors first place in breaking news reporting for “Teresa Sievers’ husband linked to murder” (For newspapers with a daily circulation between 50,000 to 125,000 readers)

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Florida Society of News Editors (3rd)

2016 - Breaking news

Florida Society of News Editors third place in breaking news reporting for “Zombicon shooting” team coverage (For newspapers with a daily circulation between 50,000 to 125,000 readers)

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