Good morning . Hotter today, with a high around 91 and increasing humidity. (I have been without AC since Sunday, and my brain recently melted into my socks.) A low near 74 overnight. Washingtonian’s Best of Washington party takes place tonight at the National Building Museum. You can find me on Bluesky , I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below.

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I can’t stop listening to:

Ankhlejohn , “ Wait for Me .” New York’s CashOnlyDeli is a really interesting indie hip-hop label and recording studio, and DC rapper Ankhlejohn will join the collective for a showcase at Pearl Street Warehouse tonight .

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