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Which way to D.C. works for commuters south of Beltway?

(The Washington Post)

The Post tested two routes, one via Metrorail and the other a drive all the way to downtown.

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Local digest: D.C. mayor raises $627,000 for his reelection

A roundup of news from around the region.

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D.C. region needs to dig up the facts about ‘fracking’

COLUMN | Controversial gas-drilling method could threaten cleanliness of D.C. region’s drinking water.

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I-95 express lanes operator to campaign for customers

It’s not just the toll. It’s the tech, too.

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D.C. mayor raises $627,000 since December

After a late start, the tally is short of a $1 million goal but has Vincent Gray closing fast on his challengers.

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Religion events from around the Washington area

Concerts, religious classes and study programs, Bible study, support group meetings, church tours and more.

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Behind teen’s heroin overdose death, a troubling trend

McLean High School student is dead, 20-year-old is charged, as officials grapple with increase in heroin use.

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Via Twitter, Marion Barry urges Redskins to drop name

(Bill O'Leary / The Washington Post)

The D.C. Council member, in a flurry of tweets, challenges team owner Dan Snyder to “do what’s right.”

Delays on Metro’s Red Line

Delays on Metro’s Red Line. Track work along busy line.

Sinkhole opens up in Southeast D.C.

A sinkhole has closed a stretch of Massachusetts Avenue, potentially creating problems for commuters and giving us an excuse to revisit last year’s sinkholes.

 

Inside our D.C. United stadium poll

City officials and soccer fans objected to the wording of our poll question. Here’s why we asked what we asked.

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Scott Clement

D.C. Council pushes back on ethics board

Revision to council rules would represent a diss to the young Board of Ethics and Government Accountability.

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Mike DeBonis

GAO to D.C.: Nice try

A resolution to the budget autonomy debate awaits a court ruling or, ye gods, action by Congress.

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Mike DeBonis

Wooing the progressive vote at Sixth and I

Forum Shopping: A ongoing feature reviewing D.C. mayoral candidate events.

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Mike DeBonis

Emergency nonresponse

Why did Medric Cecil Mills Jr. die across the street from a D.C. firehouse?

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Mike DeBonis

Washingtology quiz

Are you a Washingtologist?

Think you’re a master of local trivia? Try answering the Washingtology question of the day from Cultural Tourism DC.

Five favorite places

Charles Hicks: Insider’s guide to D.C.

Chuck Hicks of the DC Black History Celebration Committee shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.

Kenneth B. Ellerbe: Insider’s guide to D.C.

Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.

Vernard R. Gray: Insider’s guide to D.C.

Vernard R. Gray of CA-FAM III, Inc. and East River Jazz shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.

Andy Shallal: Insider’s guide to D.C.

Andy Shallal, founder of Busboys and Poets, shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.

Insider’s guide to D.C.

Doris A.M. Thomas of Serenity Players shares a list of her favorite local attractions and events.

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The inside scoop on everything local weather.

Dr. Gridlock

Your guide around the Beltway and beyond.

The Gripe

Report issues that need fixing in your neighborhood -- we’ll get some answers.

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Find your local schools, crime and real estate.

Washington photo galleries

Our Washington

Post photographers are sharing their favorite area locations.

Snowy owl hit by bus in downtown D.C.

The majestic snowy owl that has captivated Washington in recent days was apparently hit by a bus Thursday.

Snowfall in D.C. region

The region faced intense snowfall, strong winds and bitter cold in recent days.

Changes in D.C. reopen old fault lines

A recent poll shows mixed views of redevelopment and whom it benefits.

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.

Metro begins a new year with some new cars

Four from the 7000 series made their debut at the Greenbelt station.

Snowfall hits D.C. region

A winter storm sweeps into the area, bringing cold temperatures and gusty winds.

Washington away from the microphone

Washington Post photographers offer their takes on a vibrant, dynamic city.

Honoring Mandela, a ‘truly extraordinary man’

Vice President Biden and others assembled in Washington to say goodbye to the former South African president.

Snow falls on D.C. area

Although the sleet and snow didn’t quite stick in the urban core, snow accumulated in the suburbs.

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