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Mayor moneybags

Vincent Gray gets his fundraising machine in gear.

Delays on Metro’s Red Line

Riders on Metro’s Red Line should expect delays. Trains are sharing a track between Wheaton and Forest Glen.

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George A. Fleishell, last owner of Sholl’s Cafeteria, dies

(Frank Johnston / The Washington Post)

The downtown Washington institution was known for its homestyle cooking and low prices.

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Rumors ignore the vitality of nation’s largest charter group

Two critics trashed KIPP charter schools without ever visiting. Here is what they missed.

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Saga of failed Rockville real estate firm unfolds in court

Opus East, once a highly profitable Rockville developer, becomes target of creditors in bankruptcy case.

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Duo taking over iconic lobby shop talks about their plans

(Jeffrey MacMillan / Jeffrey MacMillan)

Cassidy’s new co-chairmen Kai Anderson and Barry Rhoads see future in energy and defense.

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Legal briefs: Patton Boggs loses head of government contracts group

Two more Patton Boggs partners find new homes.

Chinese New Year parade to impact D.C. traffic

There will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

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At Dupont Circle, Groundhog Day with a political twist

(John Kelly / THE WASHINGTON POST)

A big stuffed squirrel forecasts something we don’t want: six more weeks of winter.

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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.

 

Mayor moneybags

Vincent Gray gets his fundraising machine in gear.

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Mike DeBonis

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

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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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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