RCHS senior invited to Washington, D.C. for Constitution DayNews & Observer17 federal observance in Washington by the Civics Renewal Network, a coalition of 26 nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations advocating for civic education in U.S. schools. She…
Road Reopens after Protesters Block I-395NBC4 WashingtonProtesters blocked the Southeast/Southwest Freeway near the 3rd Street tunnel Sunday afternoon, stalling traffic along I-395. Metropolitan police said about 3 dozen demonstrators moved into the road around 12:45…
Interstate 395 in DC reopens after Ferguson protestWashington Post (blog)Protesters rallying against the grand jury decision in Ferguson, Mo., formed a human chain across Interstate 395 early Sunday afternoon, shutting down the north and southbound…
Family, friends, teachers mourn death of bright Cornell student from …The Ithaca VoiceJones was from Montgomery County in the Washington, D.C., area. A news segment on ABC 7 noted that Jones was in the Spanish…
Obama hit with Guantanamo Bay questions at D.C. bookstoreWashington TimesWhile shopping with his daughters Saturday at Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., the president was asked about his plans for the Guantanamo Bay detention…
Black Friday protesters picket Walmart for higher wages, consistent workUSA TODAYIn Washington, D.C., several protesters picketed outside the H St. location, which is walking distance from the Capitol. Rosa Lozano, 29, of Washington, D.C., said…
Team USA Assembles in Washington, D.C. For Short Course Worlds DepartureSwimSwamBlack Friday is Red, White, and Blue Friday for the USA Swimming Short Course World Championships team as they assemble in Washington D.C.‘s Dulles Airport…
9 things to do in the DC area the (very) long Thanksgiving weekend of Nov. 27-30Washington Post (blog)Friday: The celebrated Washington band the Dismemberment Plan spent much of the late ’90s and early ’00s creating…
Washington, DC Weather Forecast: Dry but cold as you forage for great dealsWJLA (blog)I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. The weather was sure a lot calmer today and will be mainly clear…
Washington DC 2024 Olympic bid touts unityFOXSports.comUnity in Washington? Isn’t than an oxymoron? One of the toughest selling points for organizers of a proposed Summer Games in D.C. will be to prove that it’s not…
DC area updates: After a messy mix of snow and rain across region, storm …Washington Post (blog)The back edge of the precipitation is around Fauquier County, signifying about another hour or so of mostly light…
Join me in Washington, DC for a post-Thanksgiving Celebration of Planetary …The Planetary Society (blog)Even as you’re finishing your last Thanksgiving day leftovers, The Planetary Society will be making its way out to Washington, D.C….
Is Washington, DC The Next Tech Mecca?Here And NowThe city is home to more than a thousand tech start-ups, thanks in part to government incentives for high-tech businesses. The city has created a “technology corridor”…
March through downtown among DC protests of Ferguson decisionWashington PostProtesters gathered at Mount Vernon Square and marched through downtown Washington Tuesday night as demonstrations occurred throughout the Washington region in response to a Missouri grand…
Photos: A beautiful sunset in Washington, DC, marks the calm before the stormWashington Post (blog)Here in D.C., the potential snowfall totals vary depending on your location. Take a look at the most recent D.C. winter…
Everything you need to know about Wednesday’s winter storm in Washington, DCWashington Post (blog)Wednesday’s weather in Washington is sloppy, and in some places quite snowy, so expect slow-going and delays throughout the entire region. The…
Plans for the Olympics in Washington, D.C. Take FlightCurbed DCdc olympics possible locations.JPG The 2024 Summer Olympic Games may seem far off in the distance, but plans are already being made to create as detailed…
Hundreds Protest Peacefully Outside White House After Ferguson Grand Jury …NBC4 WashingtonTwo or three dozen Secret Service and some D.C. police monitored the demonstration, but authorities took the position of allowing protesters to say what…
Washington DC punches above its weight in air serviceFlightglobal (blog)The Washington DC metropolitan region punches above its weight in terms of nonstop air service to points around the globe. The region’s three primary airports, Baltimore/Washington…
DC area forecast: Near record-warmth today; major storm Wednesday, possible …Washington Post (blog)TODAY’S DAILY DIGIT A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. 9/10: Record-challenging warmth (low 70s!)…
Washington DC Tries to Skirt Second Amendment . . . AgainNational Review Online (blog)Over the last six years, Washington D.C.‘s nasty little government has watched in horror as the city’s draconian gun laws have been…
Marion Barry: Ex-Washington DC mayor dies at 78BBC NewsFormer Washington DC Mayor Marion Barry, who won re-election after a drug arrest, has died at the age of 78. A Democrat, Mr Barry served three terms…
‘Top Chef’ star Lindsay Autry heads to Washington DC for head chef jobPalm Beach Post (blog)Star chef Lindsay Autry, whose polished, Southern-meets-Mediterranean cooking has made her a local favorite, is headed to chillier climes as…
Former Washington DC Mayor Marion Barry dies at age 78Fox News… who had served with Barry on the D.C. Council. Barry was first elected mayor in 1978 after building a political career as an official…
Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry hospitalized, ‘just wasn’t feeling well’WJLAThe event is held each year at Union Temple Baptist Church (1225 W St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20020). Photo ID is required. Even if Barry can’t…
DC service set 20 years after shooting rampageNews & ObserverWASHINGTON — A memorial service is being held for two FBI agents and a District of Columbia police sergeant shot and killed 20 years ago inside…
Washington D.C.‘s Most Pro-Pot Precinct Includes White HouseBloombergThe most pro-pot of the 143 precincts in Washington D.C. includes the White House, and Capitol Hill voters aren’t far behind. Voters overwhelmingly approved a marijuana legalization initiative…
Federal judge considers holding D.C. in contempt over gun lawsWashington TimesWashington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier, left, is on hand as D.C. public officials speak to the media about emergency legislation to amend District…
Reports: Bills-Jets Game Could be Relocated to Washington, DCCBS LocalWASHINGTON (CBSDC) – With much of Buffalo blanketed in as much as seven feet of snow, the NFL was reportedly considering relocating Sunday’s game between the…
Not as cold today but breezy…WJLA (blog)A southerly push of wind and a few clouds help keep temperatures from plummeting overnight. Don’t get me wrong; it is still cold as you head out – but…
Washington DC Refreshes a WaterfrontNew York TimesThe $2 billion mixed-use project is Washington’s most ambitious plan to date. There will be a 6,000-seat concert hall, several hotels and office buildings, rental apartments, condos, restaurants and…
Washington, DC, approves landmark civil asset forfeiture lawReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – District of Columbia lawmakers approved legislation on Tuesday that makes it harder for police to seize assets from people who are not ultimately charged with…
Why Congress Is Unlikely to Stop Marijuana Legalization in Washington, D.C.ReasonAndy Harris (R-Md.), who after the D.C. vote told The Washington Post, “I will consider using all resources available to a member of Congress to…
Family Travels to Washington, D.C.In Search of Answers in Son’s Mysterious DeathNBC ChicagoThe family of a Southern Illinois University student who was found dead in the woods earlier this year went to Washington, D.C. in…
National Cathedral Holds Friday Muslim PrayersVoice of AmericaWASHINGTON—. Prayer carpets were laid out under the soaring arches of the Washington National Cathedral early Friday for an unprecedented Muslim worship service in one of the best…
8 things to do in the DC area on the weekend of Nov. 14-16Washington Post (blog)Friday: For its return to Washington, famed storytelling showcase The Moth focuses on Africa, bringing in advocates from around the…
Kate Middleton, Prince William Announce First-Ever Visit to NYC and …Us MagazineThis will mark the couple’s first official royal visit to New York City and Washington, D.C., from the Duke of Cambridge and his wife….
Early Washington, DC Results: Ava Knight DominatesBoxingScene.com… – Former female flyweight titleholder Ava Knight dominated Guadalupe “Lupita” Martinez en route to a shutout decision, winning 100-90 on all three scorecards. There were no knockdowns, though…
Images: Congresswoman Duckworth at work in Washington DCChicago Daily HeraldU.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth was re-elected for a second term in Congress this year. Daily Herald 2013 file photo. U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth has a meeting…
Springsteen among performers at free DC concertYahoo News“This is the first time since I’ve been back that I’ve felt honored to be back home, and I’m 65 years old,” said Bobby Monk, a disabled Vietnam…
