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60th Anniversary of Ben’s Chili Bowl (Photos by Mark Mahoney)

by WI Webstaff August 24, 2018October 31, 2020

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New street signs unveiled in front of Ben’s Chili Bowl during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest on August 22. (Photo by Mark Mahoney)

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