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Stemming suicides at the D.C. jail could prove challenging
Retrofitting the facility will begin next year, but fixing jail ‘culture’ on mental health likely will be more complicated.
Gabe Klein on Moving Washington and Chicago, and What He’ll Do When He Moves Back to DC
via Washingtonian
Driver Charged in Death of D.C. PedestrianTransit projects lack opening dates, and that’s okay
The Silver Line and the D.C. streetcar have things to prove to commuters and transportation planners.
Military dogs help keep the home front safe
(Prince George's County Police Department / Prince George's County Police Department)
Capitol and Prince George’s police departments utilize dogs that learned to detect bombs in war zones.
Animal Watch: Stallion cited for speed dating
A horse escapes its pasture and tries to mate with five neighboring horses in Montgomery County.
D.C. reading and math scores make major gains versus national average
via ABC 7 Washington
If you have the money, Beltway express lanes have the time
(Robert Thomson / TWP)
Some commuters avoid new lanes because of high tolls or confusing access points.
Michael Ford, Democratic campaign strategist, dies at 65
(Jacob Slaton / Clinton School of Public Service)
Mr. Ford helped craft campaign strategies for dozens of Democratic candidates over several decades.
Police charge driver of van with murder after fatal crash
Woman was in crosswalk when struck by speeding van, according to D.C. police.
Washington D.C. Forecast: Beautiful Weekend Ahead but Getting COLD!
via ABC 7 Washington
Baynes leads Crusaders to CAFC title
Running back Justin Baynes rushed for 195 yards and touchdown to lead Riverdale Baptist to the Capital Athletic Football Conference title.
Who wants to be D.C. mayor? The field grows.
(Sarah L. Voisin / Post)
Council member Vincent B. Orange, Busboys and Poets owner are among those picking up nominating petitions.
Education reform at top of de Blasio’s N.Y.C. agenda
(CARLO ALLEGRI / Reuters)
The city’s first Democratic mayor in 20 years wants to roll back emphasis on charter schools.
Salvation Army 2013 Red Kettle Drive begins in D.C.
via ABC 7 Washington
Andy Shallal is running for D.C. mayor
The Iraqi-born owner of Busboys & Poets is ending nearly three months of rumination.
Vincent Orange is running for D.C. mayor
The surprise move makes him the fourth D.C. Council member to enter the 2014 Democratic primary race.
Death in the D.C. jail
Both staffing and setting have contributed to the spate of suicides inside the D.C. jail, a report finds.
Silverman out, Bennett-Fleming in for council race
A potentially formidable challenger to incumbent Anita Bonds decides against running, but another candidate is ready to jump in.
Judge weighs attorney general election delay
Federal court hearing makes clear that legal technicalities could make it difficult to keep the office on the D.C. ballot.
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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