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D.C. police investigating two arson fires in Northwest
Two fires were set, police say, one at a construction site, another in an apartment building.
D.C. area federal contracts for week of Oct. 7 via Capital Business
Police: Off-duty officer shoots man who tried to rob her
The officer shot the man at least once in the stomach after confrontation on a residential street in Southeast.
Washington, D.C. weather forecast: Strong storms Monday, expect air travel delays via ABC 7 Washington
The kids aren’t all right and neither are the grown-ups
First-ever international survey of math, reading skills of adults finds U.S. lagging most countries.
D.C. overcharged on gas tax; refund up to gas stations
If you filled up in D.C. last week, you probably paid too much — and probably won’t see a refund.
Washington Business Report Oct. 6, 2013 via ABC 7 Washington
District of Columbia tax refunds affected by shutdown via WUSA9 Washington D.C.
D.C. government payments are in flux
The shutdown means a wide variety of payments have been suspended to conserve the city's cash.
Watchdogs' records fight gets open airing
A long-simmering battle between D.C. ethics board and chief investigator got heated in front of D.C. Council panel.
America's garbagemen
District taxpayers are now subsidizing trash removal on property owned by the world's most powerful government.
Shutdown to shootout
Another week, another violent encounter prompted by a visitor to our fair city.
D.C. Council to hold minimum wage hearing
The announcement comes after minimum wage bills are introduced in Montgomery and Prince George's county councils..
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.
Washington photo galleries
Shutdown, barricades can’t hold back veterans
The Park Service announced that it will keep the WWII Memorial open as a free-speech right.
Life of a panda cub, so far
The giant panda born to Mei Xiang at the National Zoo on Aug. 23 celebrated her first month of life last week.
Behind the scenes of the shutdown debate
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are scrambling before the Oct. 1 deadline.
Second D.C. chapel opens for gay marriages
To handle the demand for same-sex weddings, D.C. Superior Court opens an overflow venue.
Rampage at Navy Yard
At least 13 are dead and others are wounded after a shooter opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard, officials say.
Remembering the end of World War II
The 68th anniversary of the end of World War II is commemorated at the National World War II Memorial.
The Olympics in D.C.: Proposed events
A Washington-based group’s effort to capture the 2024 Olympics has inspired suggestions for area-appropriate events.
DNA exoneration prompts 2nd bid from co-defendant
Cleveland Wright asks that his name be cleared after an FBI lab error.
50th anniversary of the March on Washington
Crowds fill the space in front of the Lincoln Memorial and around the Reflecting Pool at the commemoration event.
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