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School’s Medicaid billing at center of probe
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Former leaders of D.C.’s Options Public Charter School allegedly diverted more than $3 million to two private companies they founded.
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Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle closed
Water main break causes part of Connecticut Avenue to close. Road closed through rush hour.
Town Square | Four-acre city retreat lists for $8.9M
Also Washington Design Center heads to 14th Street.
Some flakes possible today; big warm-up by the weekend
Change is a constant in this forecast as we see a chilly day today with scattered snow showers possible, but 60s by the weekend.
Loudoun County goes 65 percent over budget upgrading its IT, must hire seven more people
Computers used for taxation, assessment are outdated, and updating them has been extremely costly.
Water floods Connecticut Avenue near M Street NW
Water main break reported early Tuesday on Connecticut Avenue south of Dupont Circle NW.
Judge: NSA phone data collecting likely unconstitutional
Court grants request for a preliminary injunction on controversial program, but stays the action pending appeal.
Woodson’s streak is over
GIRLS BASKETBALL | Anacostia grinds out a victory to snap the Warriors’ 113-game DCIAA winning streak.
Unidentified remains may be of Lynn family
Exhumed for high school football field, unidentified remains may be those of Virginia family.
School’s Medicaid billing at center of probe
Former leaders of D.C.’s Options Public Charter School allegedly diverted more than $3 million to two private companies they founded.
McDonnell unveils $96 billion budget for Virginia
The outgoing governor handed off a plan that calls for greater spending on schools and the contingency fund.
Students’ tweets target Montgomery schools chief
As Joshua P. Starr considered closing school for snow days, students tweeted offensive messages.
D.C. parking meter management deal stirs controversy
Ever since the city picked Xerox, Rockville-based WorldWide Parking has challenged the decision.
Federal Faces: Hamid Jafari
CDC doctor defied the skeptics, led polio eradication project in India
Herring widens lead in Virginia attorney general recount
The tally began Monday in Fairfax County and two cities. The rest of the state starts Tuesday.
Multitasking: A way to make inefficiency sound noble
Take a walk while doing and interview while checking voicemail — and invite the attorney general to a kids party
Some Md. health exchange users hit snags despite fixes
Gov. Martin O’Malley stood by his claim that the site is much improved, despite a Monday server issue.
D.C. parks under fire after reported sex assaults at pool
D.C. lawmakers charge that loose controls let college-age employees have free run of city pools after hours.
Local Digest: A roundup of news from across the region
A charter school in Northwest is investigating a fight in which pepper spray was discharged.
Little shelter available for D.C.’s homeless teens
City agencies, advocates disagree about who should be responsible for sheltering and feeding youths.
In Fairfax, principal resigns after calls for ouster
Fort Hunt elementary in Alexandria had been plagued with morale issues, teachers say.
Pr. George’s Exec. Baker to sign minimum wage bill
Signing will happen Tuesday, despite concerns that a pay hike might place the county at a disadvantage.
London stalling: Awaiting reunion at Dulles
Before they can be home for the holidays, they have to get through customs at Dulles Airport.
Snow showers tonight, mixing with rain Tuesday; California drought
Today’s cloudy chill sure felt wintry. We may add some snowflakes to the air, and perhaps even some on the ground, heading into tomorrow.
Review: ‘Edgar & Annabel’ at Studio Theatre
The shadows of snooping and whistleblowing are draped heavily across a paranoid thriller.
Tom Laughlin, ‘Billy Jack’ filmmaker, dies at 82
Mr. Laughlin drew a huge following for his movies about the ill-tempered, karate-chopping pacifist.
Parx asks commission to delay Prince George’s casino decision
Applicant for lucrative casino license disputes consultants’ findings, citing ‘substantial issues and questions.’
A first look at Alba Osteria, opening Dec. 30
Roberto Donna’s newest restaurant features a bright-orange color scheme and wallet-friendly prices.
Tonight’s “Cold” full moon is 2013’s last and smallest
In between breaks in the clouds this evening, if you can, sneak a quick peak at tonight’s full moon, the last of 2013.
Woman rescued from fire now arrested for arson
Louise Blount was rescued from a fire in November. Now she is accused of setting it, officials said.
Spot the rhino running around D.C. for a chance at $100
Take a photo of Meridian Pint’s rhino on his travels and you could win a $100 gift certificate.
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Loudoun County goes 65 percent over budget upgrading its IT, must hire seven more people
Computers used for taxation, assessment are outdated, and updating them has been extremely costly.
Words of Summer: We're collecting camp letters
Kids write the darndest things in camp letters. Send in photos of your children's best letters.
Streetcar hits the street
Streetcars — or rather, a streetcar -- returned to D.C.’s streets for the first time in 50 years Friday night.
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Before they can be home for the holidays, they have to get through customs at Dulles Airport.
Take a walk while doing and interview while checking voicemail — and invite the attorney general to a kids party
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City students connect with farm life
Hard Bargain Farm in southern Prince George’s County teaches children about what nature provides.
Wreaths Across America
More than 100,000 wreaths were placed on headstones throughout Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.
A vigil against another Newtown shooting
About 800 people gathered in the District to remember shooting victims and to push for gun control.
Honoring Mandela, a ‘truly extraordinary man’
Vice President Biden and others assembled in Washington to say goodbye to the former South African president.
Snow falls on D.C. area
Although the sleet and snow didn’t quite stick in the urban core, snow accumulated in the suburbs.
Winter storm hits D.C. area with snow, ice
Sleet and freezing rain create conditions that lead to early-morning crashes and school closings as the workweek begins.
Wal-Mart opens two stores in D.C.
Retail giant’s registers ring up their first sales in the District after development delays and months of debate over wages.
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