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Business● LowOct 20 · Oct 20, 2026, 11:50 PM

Beloved Washington, D.C., bookstore Kramers celebrates 50 years in business

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America

Washington, D.C., institution Kramers is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Several notable names have patronized the Dupont Circle bookstore over the years, from former President Barack Obama to Andy Warhol. Its owner, Steve Salis, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the store's storied past.

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