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In Lincoln Heights, residents wait for renewal
(Michel du Cille / The Washington Post)
As the city scrambles to retool its affordable-housing strategy, one neighborhood continues to languish.
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Ed Gillespie to launch bid for Mark Warner’s Senate seat
The ex-chairman of the Republican National Committee plans to run against Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.).
Robert A. Pastor, Latin America specialist, dies at 66
Dr. Pastor, a scholar and diplomat, was called an ‘unsung hero’ of the 1977 Panama Canal treaties.
Gerald R. Kainz, German-language editor
Mr. Kainz retired in 2000 after 33 years at the Washington Journal, published in the city since 1859.
Olive W. Cobb, past president of Sulgrave Club
Mrs. Cobb worked in real estate, was active in organizations and won several tennis tournaments.
Fairfax schools chief calls for $96 million in budget cuts
Facing a large shortfall, Karen Garza proposes eliminating about 730 positions and increasing class sizes.
McDonnell’s substantial but sullied legacy
As Virginia governor wraps up his term Saturday, scandal has at least temporarily overshadowed his record.
Home builder sees resistance in Loudoun
Supervisors frown on zoning application for 802 homes in possible sign of building fatigue.
James T. Lloyd, transportation lawyer, Amtrak counsel
Mr. LLoyd had also been an executive with U.S. Airways and in private practice in Washington, D.C.
Amiri Baraka, poet and firebrand, dies at 79
The writer, once known as LeRoi Jones, was a provocative voice of the Black Arts movement of the 1960s.
Closings and delays for Jan. 10
Which schools, offices and governments have closed or delayed because of the weather?
Tax data cast doubt on claims about D.C. plastic bag use
D.C. revenue data challenge officials’ claims that a tax has reduced the use of disposable plastic bags.
Museum to shut lab with USS Monitor artifacts
It says it is closing the lab that houses the turret of the sunken Civil War warship because of low federal funds.
Thomas V. Jones, Northrop CEO, dies at 93
He swept the aerospace company to the top ranks of the defense industry during the Cold War.
Brown lawyers decry his inclusion in a fundraising lawsuit
The lieutenant governor’s legal team says he has been named by Gansler supporters as a “publicity stunt.”
Two women arrested in New Year’s Day fatal shooting
New Carrollton man shot in domestic incident; police say confrontation broke out between him and 2 women
Md. man monetized YouTube channels — that weren’t his
Matthew Buchanan pleaded guilty Thursday in a hacking scheme that netted him and others almost $56K.
Aino Rockler, Rockville homemaker
Mrs. Rockler, 88, a World War II labor camp survivor, became a homemaker and garden club member.
A Norfolk house museum full of amazing art
The Hermitage Museum in Norfolk houses an impressive collection of Asian and impressionist art.
Metro working on all five lines this weekend
All stations will be open, but there will be longer gaps than normal between trains.
Homeless man found dead inside camping trailer
The death of 59-year-old Isaiah Williams marks the third homicide of the year for Prince George’s County
Metro riders prepare to ditch their pants
The annual No Pants Subway Ride returns, which is why you may see a lot of bare skin on the transit system Sunday.
Freezing rain to plain rain Friday; slick AM commute possible
We’re transitioning to milder weather but we must first endure a period of mixed precipitation early Friday, that may cause mischief for the morning commute.
Newspaper deliveryman pleads guilty to stealing mail
The Washington Post subcontractor took $1,500 in cash, gift cards from a Virginia retirement community.
New Prince George’s school board member is sworn in
Sonya Williams, who will represent District 9, is the county executive’s latest appointee.
Metrorail plans busy weekend of track work
All stations remain open, but gaps between trains will be greater than normal.
Metro Red Line delays cleared
Metro Red Line riders expect delays. Problem is a train malfunction at Brookland stop.
Downed tree blocks entrance to Rock Creek on Massachusetts Ave.
A downed tree blocks entrance to Rock Creek Parkway. Waterside Drive is closed. Crews have been called.
Delays on Metro’s Blue and Orange lines resolved
Metro’s Blue and Orange lines delayed. Problem is a train malfunction at L’Enfant Plaza.
Seven incidents on Metro delay riders in Friday morning commute
Delays on Red Line. Problem is due to a train malfunction.
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Study: George Mason Board of Visitors members donated heavily to Republicans
Appointed by a Republican governor, the members gave 49 times more money to Republican candidates than Democratic.
New library chief sees ‘empty canvas’ downtown
Richard Reyes-Gavilan said he intends to preserve but update the District’s modernist central library.
Metro working on all five lines this weekend
All stations will be open, but there will be longer gaps than normal between trains.
Metro riders prepare to ditch their pants
The annual No Pants Subway Ride returns, which is why you may see a lot of bare skin on the transit system Sunday.
Metrorail plans busy weekend of track work
All stations remain open, but gaps between trains will be greater than normal.
Winter storm snarling travel, delays expected to continue Friday
As a winter storm looms for the Northeast, scores of flight delays are already impacting travelers, with headaches expected to continue on Friday.
Metro Red Line delays cleared
Metro Red Line riders expect delays. Problem is a train malfunction at Brookland stop.
Downed tree blocks entrance to Rock Creek on Massachusetts Ave.
A downed tree blocks entrance to Rock Creek Parkway. Waterside Drive is closed. Crews have been called.
Delays on Metro’s Blue and Orange lines resolved
Metro’s Blue and Orange lines delayed. Problem is a train malfunction at L’Enfant Plaza.
Seven incidents on Metro delay riders in Friday morning commute
Delays on Red Line. Problem is due to a train malfunction.
Winter storm wreaks havoc on air travel, brings brutal cold to Northeast
A winter storm shrouded much of the Northeast in snow and and frigid cold, leading to thousands of delayed or canceled flights and massive travel problems.
Do ‘traffic angels’ drive semi-trucks?
A “traffic angel” driving a semi-truck steers a Leesburg family though holiday gridlock.
Metro sets dates for hearings on fare increases
Six hearings on fare and fee increases are scheduled for late January and early February.
Travel misery continues with thousands of flights canceled, delayed
Passengers are encountering yet another day filled with flight cancellations and delays, the latest in a string of days snarled by winter weather.
Calendar features NY cabbies
The New York Tax Drivers 2014 Beefcake Calendar features a different cabbie each month.
Local Columns
As he underwent his regular dialysis treatment, Elmer Reyes decided to create a comic about kids like him.
Overall, the Va. governor fulfilled his 2009 campaign pledge to govern as pragmatic conservative.
Parents use social media to express their angst and plead with school officials to open for business.
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Maryland General Assembly convenes
Scenes from the 90-day session in Annapolis, the last for Gov. O’Malley.
Va. General Assembly convenes new session
The Senate’s balance of power is in doubt pending the results of two elections.
Lincoln Heights’ promise deferred
By now, 440 low-income families living in a housing project were supposed to have moved into new homes. Only 32 have.
‘Polar vortex’ strikes Midwest, Northeast
Possibly record-breaking weather is bringing below-zero temperatures to much of the nation.
Metro begins a new year with some new cars
Four from the 7000 series made their debut at the Greenbelt station.
Old log house in Oakton, Va., getting a new life
The Hampels are sandwiching the old Squirrel Hill between a new three-car garage and a new four-bedroom home.
Snowfall hits D.C. region
A winter storm sweeps into the area, bringing cold temperatures and gusty winds.
A teen powerlifting phenomenon
Jake Schellenschlager, 14, can lift more than twice his weight — a feat that impresses powerlifters but worries pediatricians.
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