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Earlier delay on Metro’s Red Line resolved

Delays on Metro’s busy Red Line. Sick customer aboard a train.

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D.C. police release report on hate and bias cases

Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier asked the task force to review the department’s handling of bias cases.

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133 local organizations to receive United Way grants

United Way will give $1.7 million to fund projects related to health, education and financial stability.

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Ethics charges refocus administrative judges’ feud

(Rebecca D'Angelo / FTWP)

The chief D.C. administrative law judge fights for her job, her reputation and, perhaps, even her law license.

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Two who abducted, beat letter carrier sought package

The victim was forced into a van, robbed, beaten and bound with black tape, a D.C. police report says.

Evans slams Bowser in her own backyard

To pitch his economic development plan, Jack Evans visited a Ward 4 retail corridor.

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TSA agent questioned if D.C. license valid to board plane

(David Mcnew / Getty Images)

A D.C. teacher says she was stopped at Phoenix airport, and asked for passport.

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Perry finds passion behind the camera

(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

When his athletic eligibility ran out at Wilson, Jason Perry founded the Tiger Sports Network to channel his new passion for sports video journalism.

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D.C. International may lose city building grant

D.C attorney general says that capital funds backed by bonds cannot be used for charter schools.

Iconic Pasta Mia to remain open while negotiating new lease.

Owner Roberto Broglia wants a new AC unit before he signs a new deal.

 

Evans slams Bowser in her own backyard

To pitch his economic development plan, Jack Evans visited a Ward 4 retail corridor.

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Vincent Gray stands by his men

Responding to fire department criticism, the mayor says calls for resignations are rooted in politics, not performance.

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Bowsermentum?

New polling indicates mayoral candidate Muriel Bowser may be making headway with her campaign strategy.

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Poll: Gray maintains lead, but Bowser closes gap

First mayoral survey in five weeks is released by WRC-TV, WAMU-FM, The Washington Informer and Marist College.

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Appeals court won’t revisit AG election ruling

Would-be candidate Paul Zukerberg may continue his lawsuit seeking to overturn delay, however.

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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.

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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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Worst storm of season hits D.C. area

The biggest storm of the season has closed airport runways, stretches of parkways, schools and offices across the region.

Freezing rain disrupts parts of D.C. region

By mid-morning Wednesday, the freezing rain that hit the D.C. area overnight left sidewalks slippery and roadways icy.

D.C.’s zoo babies

A look at the animals born at the National Zoo.

Snowy owl hit by bus in D.C. is recovering

The majestic owl is being kept in a very chilly room and seems to have shaken off head trauma caused in collisions with bus, SUV.

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.

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