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‘Who failed Relisha? . . . Everybody.’
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Relisha Rudd, who longed to escape the homeless shelter, was on the radar of many city agencies.
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In special Charles County court, a teen takeover
Their peers have a major role in dispensing imaginative justice to young offenders in Md. jurisdiction.
5 things to watch on the Maryland legislature’s final day
Decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana and a rise in the minimum wage have not been nailed down.
Young illegal immigrants get ticket to self-respect
Law gives thousands of youths two years to earn and learn without fear of deportation.
Seven-year-old ‘miraculously’ unhurt after SUV tumbles
Virginia State Police are searching for the second car involved in the crash on I-95.
Local digest: Man sought in robbery in casino parking lot
A roundup of news from around the Washington region.
Tom Lindenfeld sets himself apart from D.C. strategists
Washington is full of political consultants, but few dive into District politics the way that Lindenfeld does.
Cherry Blossoms: April 6 at Dumbarton Oaks
The cherry blossoms for which Washington is famous may be in the Tidal Basin—but pockets of cherry trees can be found all over. We're bringing you a daily video portrait of cherry trees around the region—and asking you to share blossoms in your neighborhood with the hashtag #DCblooms.
When hungry squirrels besieged golfers in Falls Church
At a nine-hole Fairfax County course, ‘scary fat’ critters would crawl up your leg to get their claws on a candy bar.
Some Leesburg residents say outdoor music is too loud
Town Council might change ordinance to establish measurable standards for excessive noise.
Loudoun County community calendar, April 6-13, 2014
Events include the Loudoun Hunt Point to Point races, Easter egg hunts and a spring wildflower field trip.
Man killed, 2 wounded by Price George’s police
The man killed appeared to be reaching for a weapon; in another case, fleeing men hit officer with car.
5 things to ponder after the Md. House marijuana vote
A look at what to make of Saturday’s vote for decriminalization and what’s coming next.
Free and Easy: Cool Hand Paul and the Bethesda Literary Festival
The Going Out Guide recommends free things to do for every day of the week.
A sunny April day
Certainly the best weather we’ve had this season with a bit more warmth, and a bit less wind.
Milder and sunny Sunday; Rainy day Monday
With a lighter wind and a couple extra degrees, today is the pick of the weekend. Enjoy it though because the weather tomorrow goes downhill.
Spacecraft launched from Va. soon to crash into moon
The craft has been studying lunar dust and the satellite’s highly rarefied atmosphere.
Squirrel, ho! Introducing the squirrel — and Squirrel Week
As Squirrel Week begins, meet the Penn historian who has uncovered the very American story of the critter.
‘Who failed Relisha? . . . Everybody.’
Relisha Rudd, who longed to escape the homeless shelter, was on the radar of many city agencies.
The Smithsonian’s T. rex that got away
After losing a 1997 auction for Sue, the Natural History Museum will finally get its own T. rex this month.
In the District, schools may undergo overhaul
City releases new boundaries. Policy proposals could change the way students are assigned to schools.
Darryl Haraway Jr. sets 200-meter record
DeMatha’s Darryl Haraway Jr. sets a 200-meter meet record of 21.82 seconds at the No. Va. Invitational.
Maryland lawmakers pass minimum wage, marijuana bills
Final procedural votes on both measures expected Monday, last day of session.
Carl E. Mundy Jr., Marine Corps commandant, dies at 78
As the Marines’ top officer, Gen. Mundy was criticized for comments on race and women in combat.
In Bowser’s inner circle, many Fenty supporters
Her team’s makeup could complicate the mayoral nominee’s efforts to unite Democrats for the general election.
Want better Metro service? Try showing up to ask for it
MetroAccess users earned a win from Metro board by making their case over and over.
In Va., renters seek answers to asbestos contamination
Residents at Alexandria’s Hunting Point apartments express anger over the finding of asbestos in their units.
D.C. Water to tap into energy source often flushed away
Solid waste will be treated at a high temperature, and methane from the process will generate electricity.
Blossom Watch: Events for Sunday, April 6
Ten Mile Run, the lighting of the Japanese stone lantern and cultural performances are on the agenda.
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The death of John Geer: Now seven months of silence on Fairfax police shooting
Still, no one is talking in the police killing of an unarmed man in August.
At ‘unity’ event, Gray hesitates to embrace Bowser
Bad blood continues at D.C. Democrats’ “Unity Breakfast” as Gray nearly snubs the new mayoral nominee.
F-16s scrambled after plane enters restricted air space over Washington
Air Forces says pilot apparently had no hostile intentions.
Want better Metro service? Try showing up to ask for it
MetroAccess users earned a win from Metro board by making their case over and over.
D.C. Water to tap into energy source often flushed away
Solid waste will be treated at a high temperature, and methane from the process will generate electricity.
Metro spy: Travels with an undercover bus rider
Metro’s mystery riders check bus and subway systems for cleanliness and punctuality.
New, larger cellphone parking lot at BWI
BWI recently moved it’s cellphone lot to a new, larger location.
Pillow fight going down at the Washington Monument
The International Pillow Fight Day event is one of several activities in the city this weekend that could draw crowds to the Mall.
Walk MS road closures
The 2014 Walk MS has closed some D.C. streets Saturday.
With snow gone, road projects blossom
Projects sprouting now will affect commuters for much of 2014.
Dulles will get more Customs officers to speed up screening
The 40 additional Customs officers will begin working at Dulles in 2015.
Sure sign of spring: Road work in D.C. area
Milder weather brings out orange barrels along commuter routes.
Nationals, baseball traffic return to D.C.
Expect extra congestion Friday afternoon around South Capitol and M streets.
Friday morning train commutes should be easier
After troubled Thursday commute, Friday should be better -- fingers crossed.
Council panel in Pr. George’s weakens casino bill
Hiring and contracting requirements to which MGM objected are softened, angering some council members.
Local Columns
At a nine-hole Fairfax County course, ‘scary fat’ critters would crawl up your leg to get their claws on a candy bar.
COLUMN Fiascoes with Md. health exchange, Silver Line show need for our area to improve performance.
The issue should be the next mayor’s top priority. We need to hear more from the candidates.
COLUMN If she wins mayoralty, Bowser needs to show that she governs as well as she campaigns.
Photo Galleries
Pillow fight on the Mall
Hundreds gathered on the Mall on Saturday to participate in International Pillow Fight Day.
Climbing crews practice art of mountain rescue
A view of the heights and rocky face that rescue climbers traverse, a quarter mile above the Potomac River.
Storied church faces difficult chapter
Financial trouble disrupts D.C. congregation’s move to suburban Maryland.
Muriel Bowser beats incumbent Vincent Gray
The D.C. Council member won the Democratic nomination for mayor.
Fire erupts in a building under construction in Rockville
There were no reported injuries in the blaze that damaged the 90 percent complete Gables Upper Rock complex.
On Election Day, D.C. mayor’s race up for grabs
Candidates make final preparations to rouse core supporters.
Prince George’s kicks off its first restaurant week
The county, which craves a larger presence on the culinary map, launches its spotlight on local eateries at Bladensburg High.
Reston turns 50
Robert E. Simon Jr. bought 6,750 acres in Fairfax County in 1961 and named it “Reston” three years later.
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