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Virginia Hayes Williams, D.C.’s ‘first mother,’ dies at 87
She sang her way across the District when her son, Anthony A. Williams, was serving as mayor.
‘Green’ modifications proposed to D.C. clean-water plan
Green infrastructure would reduce need for water storage tunnels in D.C. plan; environmentalists are skeptical.
King Street bike lane plans delayed due to 1963 law
Opponents to bike lanes want a right to appeal plan to build bike lanes on busy street.
Arlington property values jump 5.8 percent
Residential and commercial property owners likely to pay higher taxes.
Long Bridge pool complex bids cost millions too much
Arlington’s aquatics center is on hold while county figures out why costs are so high.
Transcript: McDonnell says ‘I did nothing illegal’
FULL TEXT | In a statement, McDonnell says the case rests on a “misguided legal theory.”
Text of statement from McDonnell
McDonnell released this statement Tuesday after he and his wife were charged in federal court.
In District’s Democratic primary, challengers struggle to stand out
Only one-fourth of voters support Mayor Vincent C. Gray. The rest are split among his competition.
Redevelopment in D.C. mostly helps the rich, many say
But a majority of residents say their neighborhood has improved in recent years.
D.C. mayor loses Democratic straw poll in Ward 8
D.C. Council member Muriel Bowser beats Mayor Vincent Gray in a straw poll of 307 registered Democrats.
Aide to former D.C. Council member indicted for alleged role in fraud
Neil S. Rodgers, a top aide to former D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr., is alleged to have “used his influence” to further a scheme to divert money.
D.C. health exchange having mixed results, council told
The city’s exchange is performing well with young adults, but that may be because many are Hill staffers.
Post poll: D.C. residents support legalizing marijuana
First step comes Wednesday with D.C. Council committee vote to end jail time, set max penalty at $25.
Poll: D.C. majority against changing building-height limits
D.C. residents oppose changing century-old limits on building heights by a wide margin, Post poll finds.
D.C. lawmakers advance $25 fine for marijuana
Possession would no longer be a criminal offense under measure that goes to full council for debate
Fairfax will take over control of hobbled Lorton arts center
The County Board of Supervisors voted to assume $30 million of debt owed by the Lorton Arts Foundation.
Bill would extend D.C. exemption from shutdown threat
Omnibus spending deal would free the District’s spending from Capitol Hill wrangling until late 2015.
Gray holds lead over other Democrats in poll
But doubts about the mayor’s trustworthiness persist, and he is vulnerable in a general election matchup.
Federal investigators start reviewing city documents
Deal eases months-long deadlock over records pertaining to alleged ”shadow campaign” financier.
Gray launches reelection bid, apologizes for ’10 campaign
The mayor said he was sorry for “pain and embarrassment” caused by wrongdoing in 2010.
Price tag rises for Arlington’s aquatics center
Both construction and operations will cost more, county acknowledges.
Highlights from McAuliffe’s inaugural address
In his inaugural address, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe promises transparency.
Va. legislators compete for cash while they work
Del. Barbara J. Comstock and state Sen. Richard H. Black are vying for a U.S. House seat.
Del. Norton backs bill to reduce congressional review
D.C. Paperwork Reduction Act would help cut red tape.
Tax data cast doubt on claims about D.C. plastic bag use
D.C. revenue data challenge officials’ claims that a tax has reduced the use of disposable plastic bags.
Gray apologizes for missteps in troubled 2010 campaign
The D.C. mayor’s remarks come days before the kickoff rally for his reelection campaign.
District takes action on ‘living wage’ for contractors
The long-overdue move could result in significant back pay for hundreds of workers.
D.C. tentatively approves $21 million in property tax relief
Another measure is postponed amid concerns it would unfairly benefit the city’s wealthiest residents.
Ken Cuccinelli joining Rand Paul lawsuit against NSA
The outgoing Virginia attorney general will serve as a legal adviser in the fight against the NSA.
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.
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