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Bids for Arlington homeless center come in over $5 million
Renovation proposals are in line with expectations, county says.
Andy Shallal makes unconventional bid for D.C. mayor
The Busboys and Poets owner may get the hipster vote, but can his campaign appeal to the mainstream?
Arlington Democrats pick Howze as board candidate
The IBM consultant will face three rivals in a special County Board election in April.
N.J. town recalls a young Christie less keen to play hardball
When a baseball-team rival stole his thunder in high school, the future New Jersey governor chose to step aside.
D.C. mayor raises $627,000 since December
After a late start, the tally is short of a $1 million goal but has Vincent Gray closing fast on his challengers.
Mayor of the 12 percent
The coming primary makes the case for nonpartisan elections in D.C.
District reports another major budget surplus
Growing property taxes drive city revenue higher.
D.C. budget autonomy vote has ‘no legal effect,’ GAO says
Congressional investigators find D.C. government ‘acted beyond the scope of its authority.’
Hearing set in former Va. governor’s corruption case
Magistrate judge to hear arguments on who Robert McDonnell and wife can talk to as case proceeds.
McDonnells seek permission to talk to friends, family
Ex-Va. governor and his wife should not be able to discuss the case with potential witnesses, prosecutors say.
Teen pregnancy stays stubbornly high in poor areas of D.C.
New study says teen births are high east of Anacostia because of low expectations, lack of activities.
Jim Graham will face lone challenger in Ward 1 primary
Bryan Weaver’s switch to independent means Graham could face the fight of his political life.
D.C. Council member campaigns against colleague
David Grosso supports a challenger over fellow incumbent Jim Graham, who is seeking a fifth term.
Three Democrats line up for caucus on County Board seat
An IBM consultant, a restaurateur and a former Planning Commission member are seeking to serve.
Six in 10 oppose Gray’s plan for D.C. United stadium
A Post poll finds that public opinion on city financing for a soccer stadium hasn’t changed much since 2008.
Gray: ‘I can continue to do the job that I’ve been doing’
In wide-ranging interview, mayor dismisses questions about 2010 campaign to focus on the future.
Alexandria fire chief joins McAuliffe administration
Adam Thiel has been appointed deputy secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
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.
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