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Prosecutors said to face high bar on McDonnell
Experts say prosecutors would need to prove that the former Va. governor and his wife offered or promised to provide official help in exchange for gifts or money.
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Homicide at 7-Eleven store in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County police say they have suspect in custody after killing at Gaithersburg 7-Eleven.
Cracked rail on Metro creates delays on Blue and Yellow lines
Cracked rail on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines. Riders should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
Cold stranglehold eases a bit, maybe afternoon flurries
A series of clippers swing through the region over the next 5 days, reinforcing the cold air but with not much new snow to show for it.
Is preschool access a national security issue?
Group of retired senior military officials says Virginia should expand Pre-K to improve military readiness
O’Malley to reflect on tenure, pitch minimum-wage hike
The governor of Maryland is set to deliver his final State of the State address at noon Thursday.
Dick Black drops out of race for Wolf’s congressional seat
Two days after launching his campaign, he reverses course, saying he’ll stay in state Senate
Local digest: Man fatally shot in Southeast Washington
A roundup of news from across the region.
McDonnell was a man in denial about risk of taking gifts
COLUMN Indictment shows Virginia governor succumbed to mix of family debt, assertive wife, taste for luxury.
Prosecutors said to face high bar on McDonnell
Experts say prosecutors would need to prove that the former Va. governor and his wife offered or promised to provide official help in exchange for gifts or money.
Loudoun cancels rest of school week, midterms after snow
Icy roads lead school officials to cancel classes Thursday and Friday; new semester to begin Monday.
Medicaid expansion in Va. gets a boost
New estimate shows program would save more than $1 billion through 2022, state’s health secretary says.
Japanese-Korean dispute over sea name flows into Va.
Legislation to require new textbooks bought for schools to offer alternative name spurs a lobbying push.
Ex-D.C. charter official pleads guilty in overbilling case
Donnie Dukes, a former principal of the Options school, admitted to scamming the city out of $300,000.
D.C. officials in talks to operate Options charter
Discussions are part of a larger effort to allow Options to remain open until the end of the 2014-15 school year.
69-year-old man dies in kitchen fire in Montgomery County
Fire investigators think he was trying to light a cigarette over a stove when his clothing caught on fire.
Maryland judiciary proposes streamlining bail hearings
With court rulings requiring public defenders at bail hearings, Maryland considers streamlining process
District lawmakers poised to pass Title IX legislation
The bill addresses discrepancies between boys’ and girls’ sports opportunities in city schools.
Doug Duncan shows new shade of green in fight over creek
Candidate for Montgomery County executive announces solidarity with environmentalists.
Montgomery lawmaker drafts environmental proposals
Council member Roger Berliner says his ideas will help address the effects of climate change.
Gansler highlights Brown’s health-care industry donations
In a new Web ad, one Democratic candidate for governor mocks another.
Hope in, Fisette out of race for Moran’s congressional seat
The field of candidates hoping to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. James P. Moran Jr. continues to take shape.
Dealer admits selling heroin linked to three deaths
D.C. man known as “Shine” pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charge.
Tom Quinn, boxer and character actor, dies at 79
Mr. Quinn, who was Georgetown’s last boxing champion, worked in investing before becoming an actor.
Sympathy for McDonnell not showing up in defense fund
Bipartisan support expressed for former Va. governor, but defense fund shows balance of less than $2,000.
Thousands of abortion foes brave cold for March for Life
Organizers say they have worked to modernize the event and make it more inclusive.
Would a new name make snakehead a desirable dish?
Charles County sponsors contest to give a nicer name to the Asian fish found in the Potomac River.
Enjoy the snow (it will be here for a while)
It will be Saturday before the temperature gets a tick above freezing, and cold all next week.
How much development can Seat Pleasant handle?
Eugene Grant plans a new push for a $100 million City Center complex, but others still want to start small.
Volunteer opportunities
Washington tourism enthusiasts, tree lovers, literacy tutors and prospective foster parents for dogs are needed
Alexandria and Arlington home sales
Residential real estate transactions in Arlington County and Alexandria.
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Fairfax City deer sterilization approved, Humane Society donates $3,000
The spaying program is being tried in four other places with apparent success.
No place to go
For some D.C. residents, snow problems are much more serious than closed schools and late-opening offices.
Cracked rail on Metro creates delays on Blue and Yellow lines
Cracked rail on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines. Riders should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
How much development can Seat Pleasant handle?
Eugene Grant plans a new push for a $100 million City Center complex, but others still want to start small.
Metro working on all lines this weekend
The work schedule on Metrorail for this weekend is extensive, but all stations will be open.
Bike lane opponents seek Alexandria council action
Upper King St. residents object to staff decision to replace parking spots with bike lane west of Metro stop.
Delays cleared after snarling Orange Line service for hours
Metro riders encountered problems on all five lines on Wednesday morning, with some headaches lingering into the afternoon.
LaHood becomes well-connected advisor to law firm
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary signs on to open doors for DLA Piper clients.
Metro delays, icy roads, airline delays after snowstorm
Metro delays, icy roads and airline delays after snowstorm. Crews work to clean roads. Officials warn to add extra time to commute.
Evening commute uncrowded, but still tricky
Light traffic is both a blessing and a curse for those who were not granted a snow day.
Oil spills on U.S. railways in 2013 topped total since 1975
The spike underscores new concerns about the safety of such shipments as oil producers turn to rail.
As weather worsens, Metro bus service is cut back
Snow prompts Metro to curtail bus service.
A new tool in the winter arsenal: cheese
A winter storm-related post so good it could only come out of Wisconsin.
DCA, BWI, IAD cancellations by the numbers
Harried passengers dealt with cancellations and delays at many major D.C.-area airports.
Driving conditions change rapidly
As snow and wind intensify and temperature drops, safety can vary from block to block and lane to lane.
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Snow at the National Zoo
The animals at the zoo in Washington, which was closed Tuesday because of the storm, played amid the winter weather.
Snowfall in D.C. region
The region faced intense snowfall, strong winds and bitter cold Tuesday and Wednesday.
Democrats win Va. state Senate seat
Jennifer Wexton prevails in a special election to fill attorney general’s old seat.
What indictment says McDonnells received
The 34 items listed in the indictment include high-end brands. Here are a few.
McDonnells charged in gifts scandal
Probe stems from their relationship with a wealthy political benefactor.
Mother charged in deaths of 2 toddlers
A Germantown mother and another woman believed that they were releasing demonic spirits, police said Saturday.
Changes in D.C. reopen old fault lines
A recent poll shows mixed views of redevelopment and whom it benefits.
In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.
People honor the slain civil rights activist on the weekend of his federal holiday.
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1Cold stranglehold eases a bit, maybe afternoon flurries
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2Storm-related closings and delays for Thursday in the D.C. area
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3Loudoun cancels rest of school week, midterms after snow
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4Thousands of abortion foes brave cold to join March for Life in Washington
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5Frigid temperatures for rest of January will allow Washington region's snow to linger