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Albrecht Muth goes to trial

In circumstances thought to be unprecedented for D.C. Superior Court, Muth will participate in the trial from his hospital bed.

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D.C. Council members promote property tax-cut bills

Some question the timing of the bills since a blue-ribbon tax panel recommended other action.

D.C. budget autonomy still in limbo, months after vote

Two key players — Congress and the District’s new chief financial officer — could still derail un­or­tho­dox strategy.

Left flank upset with Va. Gov.-elect McAuliffe

Left flank upset with Va. Gov.-elect McAuliffe

Abortion rights and environmental activists are worried about his appointment of McDonnell holdovers.

Arlington aquatics center on hold due to higher costs

County manager says higher than expected construction bids mean delay for Long Bridge Park center.

Race for D.C. mayor now less crowded

Nine of 13 Democrats seeking the party's nomination tentatively qualify for the April 1 primary ballot.

Arlington Democratic debates set for County Board seat

Three announced candidates to parry five times for Democratic nomination.

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You call this an ‘education election’?

You call this an ‘education election’?

D.C. schools’ test scores are nothing to be giddy about.

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Take the quiz! Predictions for Washington region for 2014

Take the quiz! Predictions for Washington region for 2014

Forecasts for D.C. area: Who will be next Md. governor? What will be fates of McDonnell, NFL team?

Lottery wranglings could delay new D.C. tickets for months

Supply of $1 and $5 tickets is nearly depleted; city has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue.

D.C.’s Natwar Gandhi — CFO, poet, actor, philosopher

D.C.’s Natwar Gandhi — CFO, poet, actor, philosopher

The District official prepares for retirement after 13 years of success, setbacks and, yes, sonnets.

Star Scientific CEO steps down; company weighs new name

Star Scientific CEO steps down; company weighs new name

The changes could help Star distance itself from Jonnie R. Williams Sr.’s part in Va. governor gifts scandal.

CEO of company in Va governor's scandal steps down

CEO of company in Va governor's scandal steps down

A troubled dietary supplement maker in Virginia will start next year off with a new leader after its chief executive stepped down Friday, a shakeup that comes as the company faced a federal investigation, shareholder lawsuits and a scandal involving Virginia’s governor.

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D.C.’s visit from St. Ron

D.C.’s visit from St. Ron

Some local leaders are in for quite a night.

DC Health Link expands call center hours Sunday

The District’s online insurance exchange extends call-in hours before Monday’s sign-up deadline.

Va. Del. Thomas Rust retains seat in recount

Va. Del. Thomas Rust retains seat in recount

The Fairfax Republican wins with a 32-vote margin over Democratic challenger Jennifer Boysko.

Justice officials delayed decision on charging Va. governor

Justice officials delayed decision on charging Va. governor

Prosecutors were ready to charge Va. governor, but after plea by attorneys, a decision was put on hold.

D.C. panel suggests income tax changes, new business fee

It’s unclear how much of an appetite city leaders will have for upending the tax structure.

Gray announces $200,000 to improve Rhode Island Ave.

The money is intended to jump-start commercial development much as has happened along H Street NE.

Fired official’s lawsuit against D.C. will continue

A former D.C. official who says he was fired for objecting to a lottery deal is vowing to continue his fight in court.

D.C. Council trashes mayor’s garbage-can plan

Funding for citywide can replacement nixed over concerns it would take away funding from retirees.

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

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.

Road near old Washington Convention Center reopens

Road near old Washington Convention Center reopens

$1 billion CityCenter project reopens 10th and I streets on the site of old D.C. convention center.

Mayor’s plan to replace D.C. trash cans in limbo

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson objects to the money-shifting maneuvers proposed to pay for them.

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Catania to run for mayor if Gray is Democrats’ nominee

Catania to run for mayor if Gray is Democrats’ nominee

COLUMN | Independent D.C. Council member Catania would challenge Gray in November.

County Board seeks affordable-housing solutions

The Arlington County Board passes multiple measures to ease an affordable-housing crisis.

Budget deal to affect government workers

Payments and benefits were negotiated at 11th hour in the budget deal that’s going through Congress.

Federal pediatric medical research act passes House

Federal pediatric medical research act passes House

The bill, named for childhood cancer awareness advocate Gabriella Miller, earned bipartisan support

Independent candidate announces for Arlington board

John Vihstadt says he’ll run without party support to challenge Democrats’ power.