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Gray contest turns into a referendum on his credibility

(Marlon Correa / The Washington Post)

Race is now focusing on whether voters believe the mayor.

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New Smithsonian leader may have outsider’s advantage

(Astrid Riecken / For The Washington Post)

David Skorton’s fundraising success at Cornell and affinity for humanities brings hope to Institution’s future.

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Time for D.C. voters to exit the Gray Area

(Marvin Joseph / Post)

Jeffrey Thompson said Mayor Gray knew about money the businessman steered into his campaign.

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Leo Bretholz, Holocaust survivor and activist, dies

(Linda Davidson / The Washington Post)

Mr. Bretholz called for reparations from the French railway that carried thousands to their deaths.

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In interview, Gray maintains his innocence

(Marlon Correa / The Washington Post)

“These are lies,” the D.C. mayor says of allegations that he knew of the 2010 “shadow campaign.”

Forum Theatre’s ‘Pluto’ is making audiences queasy

The surrealist, supernatural play has turned the stomachs of some audience members.

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Gray denies prosecutors’ claim that he knew of scheme

“It’s shocking to me. Lies. These are lies,” Gray says after being implicated at Jeffrey Thompson’s plea hearing.

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Teach for America tests out more training

(MARIO ANZUONI / REUTERS)

The organization answers critics who say five weeks isn’t enough preparation for teaching jobs.

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Police arrest man in fatal shooting in Northwest D.C.

Police say victim was found shot in the chest in back of a car that crashed in Brightwood Park

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Greg R. Zehnacker, bar owner, dies at 55

Mr. Zehnacker was the co-owner of the Green Lantern, a Washington gay bar and nightclub.

 

Five things to know about the Jeffrey Thompson charges

The D.C. businessman was charged Monday after a three-year investigation.

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Mike DeBonis

Down the stretch they come

Early voting for the April D.C. primary elections begins in one week.

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Mike DeBonis

Gray wins support, not endorsement, from gay Dems

The Debate Watcher: The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club gave Hizzoner a vote of confidence but not a formal endorsement.

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Mike DeBonis

Nurses endorse Vincent Orange

Backing of nurse legislation pays off for Orange; meanwhile, Gray wins more support from city employees.

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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.

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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Your guide around the Beltway and beyond.

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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.

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Post photographers are sharing their favorite area locations.

The state of race in the D.C. mayoral campaign

Historic shift in population and economics challenges the traditional assumption that Washington would have a black mayor.

D.C. area’s icy snow mess proves difficult to budge

Some neighborhood streets remained covered and sidewalks slippery.

Late winter storm smacks D.C. area

The snow is gone but frigid temperatures remain as the region cruises toward spring.

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.

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