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D.C. Council calls on Redskins to ditch name
(Evan Vucci / AP)
Name-change vote was a high-profile but brief stop on a lengthy council agenda.
Washington area business diary for week of Nov. 4
via Capital Business
Washington's Thanksgiving proclamation goes on display in DCMd. trooper who accused Gansler is target of probe
Police in three agencies are investigating whether lieutenant was properly licensed for private security.
Milder for midweek; NOAA launches environmental data tool
Today was milder than yesterday and tomorrow should be milder than today. But I’m not convinced we see meaningfully more sunshine.
D.C. Council tentatively approves ending social promotion
(Jahi Chikwendiu / WASHINGTON POST)
Measure would repeal a rule that requires most D.C. students to be passed from one grade to the next.
Washington, D.C. Weather Forecast: Temperature Ups and Downs
via ABC 7 Washington
Police: Arrest Made in 1984 Murder of Woman in D.C.D.C. government settles lawsuit over inmates’ rights
The settlement resolves allegations of unnecessary strip searches and over-detention at the D.C. jail.
Zoo holding election: Vote for a giant panda cub name
How does Bao Bao sound? Or Ling Hua? The zoo is allowing the public to choose among 5 giant panda names.
Watch online: ‘Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive,’ ‘Side by Side,’ ‘Sal’
This week: an entertaining stand-up set from Aziz Ansari, an engrossing documentary about film technology and a Sal Mineo biopic.
Metro staff recommends keeping the D.C.-Dulles Airport bus
The Metro staff plans to recommend changes in some bus routes across the D.C. region, but not cancellation of the bus between L’Enfant Plaza and Dulles Airport.
Mayors, cocaine and who we are
The accusations of Rob Ford’s boorish behavior are easy to laugh at, but he’s no Marion Barry. That’s because Barry’s behavior cast an awful light on an entire city
Transit projects nearly done, but still no opening dates
The Silver Line and the D.C. streetcar line are wrapping up construction, but still need testing.
Washington, D.C. weather forecast: Winds ease, temperatures plummet
via ABC 7 Washington
Not bad for a day’s work
For a one-day conference, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education paid nearly $90,000 to a Chicago consulting firm.
Redskins urge fans to contact D.C. lawmakers
The D.C. Council is likely to vote Tuesday to call on the team to change its name.
Get the cop to the dot
A Post investigation looks at what ShotSpotter data tell us about gun violence in the District.
McMillan redevelopment plan clears major hurdle
Long-developing plans for former water-filtration site won the provisional approval of the District’s historic preservation board.
No auto supplies allowed
The Old Post Office lease agreement between Donald Trump Organization and the federal government includes some interesting codicils.
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
On Capitol Hill, townhouses are a model
Built to replace the Ellen Wilson housing project, the Townhomes on Capitol Hill have become a model for mixed-income housing.
D.C.’s High Heel Race
The annual Dupont Circle event celebrates 27 years of heel-wearing drag queens racing for glory.
Singer Chris Brown charged with assault
Brown and his bodyguard were arrested and charged in the assault of a man outside the W Hotel in the District.
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, a girl, was born to Mei Xiang at the National Zoo on Aug. 23.
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.
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