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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.

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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.

Real Estate Matters | Why you need a home inspection contingency

Avoiding one now could cost you tens of thousands of dollars later.

Autumn re-enters scene, but clouds/drizzle linger through week

Monday’s front ushered in a swift shift to cooler conditions. However, as it stalls off the coast, it serves as the focus for unsettled weather starting tomorrow.

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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.

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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.

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District is years behind in adjusting its living-wage rates

(Jared Soares / For The Washington Post)

The D.C. Living Wage Act set hourly minimums at $12.50 in 2010, but they haven’t been touched since.

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Amid shutdown, work on Mall flood project to resume

(Bill O'Leary / Washington Post)

Despite shutdown, work is scheduled to resume this week on the stalled Mall flood-control project.

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Police find D.C. ambulance fires not intentionally set

(Courtesy of D.C. firefighters Local union #36 / Courtesy of D.C. firefighters Local union #36)

D.C. police conducted a six week investigation and interviewed dozens of people in their probe.

An inclusive solution for D.C.’s NFL team name

The Redskins name issue is a matter of acknowledging that as a country, we are not going to accept the continued parodying of cultures for the entertainment of the masses.

 

D.C. government payments are in flux

The shutdown means a wide variety of payments have been suspended to conserve the city's cash.

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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.

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America's garbagemen

District taxpayers are now subsidizing trash removal on property owned by the world's most powerful government.

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Shutdown to shootout

Another week, another violent encounter prompted by a visitor to our fair city.

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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..

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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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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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