Tod Chernikoff, CRM, IGP, CIP, FIIM.
@tchernik.bsky.social
Dad, husband, records and information management professional. Certified Records Manager, Information Governance Professional. Certified Information Professional. Companion to an angry canine.
Washington DC Metro Area
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Dad, husband, records and information management professional. Certified Records Manager, Information Governance Professional, Certifired Information Professional. Companion to an angry canine.
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What's kept three Black-owned U Street businesses — Ben's Chili Bowl, Lee's Flower and Card Shop, and Industrial Bank — open over the years, Kamal “Ben” Ali says:
"Because we kept together as a family, but also because we were able to buy and own our real estate. We could control our destiny."
"Because we kept together as a family, but also because we were able to buy and own our real estate. We could control our destiny."
Why D.C. loves Ben's Chili Bowl
We asked a man on the inside.
51st.news
December 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
What's kept three Black-owned U Street businesses — Ben's Chili Bowl, Lee's Flower and Card Shop, and Industrial Bank — open over the years, Kamal “Ben” Ali says:
"Because we kept together as a family, but also because we were able to buy and own our real estate. We could control our destiny."
"Because we kept together as a family, but also because we were able to buy and own our real estate. We could control our destiny."
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As snow spreads across more of the U.S. and meteorological winter begins, the National Weather Service remains hampered by a staffing shortage, despite a Trump administration pledge to restore hundreds of positions cut by Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service.
Winter is coming. Not all weather offices are ready.
Vacancies remain in National Weather Service offices across the country, including in some of the coldest, snowiest parts of the country.
wapo.st
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As snow spreads across more of the U.S. and meteorological winter begins, the National Weather Service remains hampered by a staffing shortage, despite a Trump administration pledge to restore hundreds of positions cut by Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service.
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Architect Frank Gehry, whose designs in Maryland include Merriweather Post Pavilion, dies at 96
Architect Frank Gehry, who designed Merriweather Post Pavilion, dies at 96
Architect Frank Gehry, who designed Merriweather Post Pavilion and other Maryland buildings, has died. He was 96 years old.
buff.ly
December 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Architect Frank Gehry, whose designs in Maryland include Merriweather Post Pavilion, dies at 96
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic lawmakers to be killed. Trump is putting my colleagues’ lives at risk because they have exercised their free speech rights under the First Amendment and Speech and Debate Clause.
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic lawmakers to be killed. Trump is putting my colleagues’ lives at risk because they have exercised their free speech rights under the First Amendment and Speech and Debate Clause.
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How special oxygen masks are helping Prince George’s Co. firefighters save pets’ lives
How special oxygen masks are helping Prince George’s Co. firefighters save pets’ lives
Hyattsville firefighters used a pet oxygen mask to save a dog from smoke inhalation after a Chillum house fire. The department has trained crews and specialized masks to help pets recover on scene.
wtop.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
How special oxygen masks are helping Prince George’s Co. firefighters save pets’ lives
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Robins The Perfect Murder Machine - Horrifying Planet
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Robins The Perfect Murder Machine - Horrifying Planet
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Subway Employee Still Unnerved By High-Pitched Screech Sandwiches Make When Cut In Half https://theonion.com/subway-employee-still-unnerved-by-high-pitched-screech-1819576148/
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Subway Employee Still Unnerved By High-Pitched Screech Sandwiches Make When Cut In Half https://theonion.com/subway-employee-still-unnerved-by-high-pitched-screech-1819576148/
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Pit bulls could soon be out of the dog house in Prince George’s County
Pit bulls could soon be out of the dog house in Prince George’s County
A ban on owning pit bulls in Prince George’s County, Maryland, may be lifted soon, if legislation under consideration by the county council passes.
wtop.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Pit bulls could soon be out of the dog house in Prince George’s County
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We have a supreme Constitution, not a supreme leader. Donald Trump, we have no kings here. We are not your subjects. We are free citizens. We will never be your subjects.
October 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
We have a supreme Constitution, not a supreme leader. Donald Trump, we have no kings here. We are not your subjects. We are free citizens. We will never be your subjects.
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Today in Nature Taking Care of Business – Mantis Munching on a Lantern Fly www.popville.com/2025/09/pray...
Today in Nature Taking Care of Business – Mantis Munching on a Lantern Fly - PoPville
Thanks to Ashley for sending the above Praying "Mantis eating spotted lantern fly" in Noma/Union Market. Awesome. Last week we saw a barn orb spider going to work on a Lanern Fly in NE.
www.popville.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today in Nature Taking Care of Business – Mantis Munching on a Lantern Fly www.popville.com/2025/09/pray...
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Comedian Drew Lynch was onstage and had just begun his stand-up set when he saw a man in the audience who was in cardiac arrest.
After the man was taken to the hospital, Lynch resumed his set — but not as he had originally intended. https://wapo.st/4pLAXRA
After the man was taken to the hospital, Lynch resumed his set — but not as he had originally intended. https://wapo.st/4pLAXRA
September 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Comedian Drew Lynch was onstage and had just begun his stand-up set when he saw a man in the audience who was in cardiac arrest.
After the man was taken to the hospital, Lynch resumed his set — but not as he had originally intended. https://wapo.st/4pLAXRA
After the man was taken to the hospital, Lynch resumed his set — but not as he had originally intended. https://wapo.st/4pLAXRA
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Trump To Travel With Own Escalator Following U.N. Embarrassment
September 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Trump To Travel With Own Escalator Following U.N. Embarrassment
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Trump is now using the livelihoods of our federal workers as coercive leverage while refusing to negotiate to keep the government open. Democrats will stand strong for the health care of the people and the rights of federal workers.
My full statement:
My full statement:
Raskin Statement on Trump Administration's Threat to Continue Mass Firings of Federal Workers During Potential Republican Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s threat to continue mass firings of federal workers during a potential Republican government shutdown:
raskin.house.gov
September 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Trump is now using the livelihoods of our federal workers as coercive leverage while refusing to negotiate to keep the government open. Democrats will stand strong for the health care of the people and the rights of federal workers.
My full statement:
My full statement:
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Before Richard, Beliveau or Lafleur, there was Howie Morenz.
He was the first superstar of the Montreal Canadiens.
But then a freak accident on the ice ended his career and, eventually, his life.
This is the story of the Stratford Streak.
🧵 1/12
He was the first superstar of the Montreal Canadiens.
But then a freak accident on the ice ended his career and, eventually, his life.
This is the story of the Stratford Streak.
🧵 1/12
September 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Before Richard, Beliveau or Lafleur, there was Howie Morenz.
He was the first superstar of the Montreal Canadiens.
But then a freak accident on the ice ended his career and, eventually, his life.
This is the story of the Stratford Streak.
🧵 1/12
He was the first superstar of the Montreal Canadiens.
But then a freak accident on the ice ended his career and, eventually, his life.
This is the story of the Stratford Streak.
🧵 1/12
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Montgomery County Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who may have witnessed a murder at the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring in 2022, which remains unsolved.
Police Release Photo of Possible Witness in Downtown Silver Spring Unsolved Murder
Montgomery County Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who may have witnessed a murder at the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring in 2022, which remains unsolved.
www.sourceofthespring.com
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Montgomery County Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who may have witnessed a murder at the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring in 2022, which remains unsolved.
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"Bad medicine," as drawn by Michael Ramirez. 🎨
Opinion | Bad medicine
Michael Ramirez cartoon on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and vaccine access.
wapo.st
August 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Bad medicine," as drawn by Michael Ramirez. 🎨
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People saying life hasn’t changed must not leave the house. There are checkpoints in my neighborhood, terrified kids & parents to and from school, people calling out of work and not coming into the city anymore. Delivery drivers ripped off their scooters in front of hundreds of angry neighbors.
Trump says the DC occupation is about crime. Some pundits say the fed presence isn't noticeable, and life hasn't really changed.
I was born in DC, I've lived almost my whole life here, and I can tell you: all those claims are crap.
My latest for @msnbc.com www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
I was born in DC, I've lived almost my whole life here, and I can tell you: all those claims are crap.
My latest for @msnbc.com www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Life under Trump’s D.C. takeover is not what you think
Pretty much anyone living in D.C. can see every day that the White House’s justification is a lie.
www.msnbc.com
August 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
People saying life hasn’t changed must not leave the house. There are checkpoints in my neighborhood, terrified kids & parents to and from school, people calling out of work and not coming into the city anymore. Delivery drivers ripped off their scooters in front of hundreds of angry neighbors.
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An editorial guest cartoon by @joeheller.bsky.social. 🎨 https://wapo.st/45FIzgl
Opinion | Cartoon by Joe Heller
Joe Heller cartoon on the National Guard and crime rates.
wapo.st
August 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
An editorial guest cartoon by @joeheller.bsky.social. 🎨 https://wapo.st/45FIzgl
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U.S. Park Police officers are pursuing vehicles when D.C. police would not.
They have initiated at least 10 car chases in the past three weeks as part of President Trump’s surge in federal law enforcement in D.C., court records show.
They have initiated at least 10 car chases in the past three weeks as part of President Trump’s surge in federal law enforcement in D.C., court records show.
Ten car chases. Six crashes. Park Police have new rules in Trump’s D.C.
U.S. Park Police have initiated at least 10 car chases in the past three weeks as part of President Donald Trump’s D.C. surge, court records show.
wapo.st
August 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
U.S. Park Police officers are pursuing vehicles when D.C. police would not.
They have initiated at least 10 car chases in the past three weeks as part of President Trump’s surge in federal law enforcement in D.C., court records show.
They have initiated at least 10 car chases in the past three weeks as part of President Trump’s surge in federal law enforcement in D.C., court records show.
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'Kamala's new security detail.
Ain't nobody gonna mess with her.'
Canada Goose 🇨🇦
@CanadaGoose911
'Kamala's new security detail.
Ain't nobody gonna mess with her.'
Canada Goose 🇨🇦
@CanadaGoose911
August 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
👇🙌🇨🇦💙😎🤓
'Kamala's new security detail.
Ain't nobody gonna mess with her.'
Canada Goose 🇨🇦
@CanadaGoose911
'Kamala's new security detail.
Ain't nobody gonna mess with her.'
Canada Goose 🇨🇦
@CanadaGoose911
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The cultural symbol that is D.C.’s Sandwich Guy has made it to the Washington Spirit game today. (Read all about the new folk hero here: 51st.news/the-subrisin...)
August 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The cultural symbol that is D.C.’s Sandwich Guy has made it to the Washington Spirit game today. (Read all about the new folk hero here: 51st.news/the-subrisin...)
Decrepit RFK Stadium had to come down. It still kind of stings.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Column | Decrepit RFK Stadium had to come down. It still kind of stings.
As the former football, baseball and soccer venue gets torn apart, let’s remember all the times it shook.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Decrepit RFK Stadium had to come down. It still kind of stings.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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I keep that thing on me
August 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I keep that thing on me