Fairfax County online standards tests hampered by Internet glitches
An Internet outage affected half of the county’s schools, many of which had to cancel the testing.
D.C. government sues Department of Labor over CityCenterDC wages
via Capital Business
If Smithsonian bursts the Bubble, Hirshhorn goes back to square one
(DILLER SCOFIDIO + RENFRO)
Next month’s decision on the ambitious project could change the direction of the art museum.
Police arrest two suspects in mass North Capitol Street shooting
(Courtesy of D.C. Police / D.C. Police)
Thirteen people were wounded in the March 11 shooting, and police have identified four suspects.
Police identify man who died in motorcycle crash
Victim was 45 years old and from Forestville, Md., police said.
Washington, D.C. Forecast: Temperatures Climbing, but Weekend Cool Down
via ABC 7 Washington
Stolen car chased by Pr. George’s police hits school bus in D.C.
One adult and a child on the bus were injured, and two others in an earlier crash with the car were also hurt.
Sackler exhibition explores the pages of Japan’s illustrated books
(Courtesy Gerhard Pulverer Collection; Freer and Sackler Gallery)
“Hand Held” in part traces the evolution from Chinese-inspired nature scenes to manga images.
Too many veterans are being passed by in the job market
More than 20 percent of those age 18 to 24 can’t find work — a national shame. But you may be able to help.
D.C. 911 center employees to be retrained after ABC7 story
via ABC 7 Washington
Lawmakers spar over bill to ban post-20-week abortions in District
(Matt York / AP)
Measure’s author, Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), is moving to expand the fight beyond the city’s borders.
Memorial Day closings: Banks, post offices, liquor stores and more
Here is a list of what’s closed and what’s open on Memorial Day.
Pluses and minuses of D.C.’s public land deals
(Jonathan Newton / THE WASHINGTON POST)
Value of amenities like libraries and affordable housing can be hard to quantify.
Carbon Monoxide sickens D.C. construction workers
via ABC 7 Washington
D.C. shows Sun Belt-like population growth
Among the nation's 25 largest cities, only Austin and Charlotte grew faster than the District did between 2010 and 2012.
Tommy Wells discusses his mayoral run
Ahead of his formal announcement Saturday, Wells sat for a lengthy interview on why he's running and his vision for the city.
Uber wars may reignite over new regulations
Conflict again threatens to erupt over regulations being considered by the D.C. Taxicab Commission that Uber claims could severely impact its business.
'Medic unit roulette'
At hearing, D.C. Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe will address questions about department's paramedic shortage.
Civil disobedience for me but not for thee?
Mayor Vincent C. Gray failed to acknowledge his own personal arrest record Thursday when addressing plans for a July 4 gun March.
Are you a Washingtologist?
Think you’re a master of local trivia? Try answering the Washingtology question of the day from Cultural Tourism DC.
Charles Hicks: Insider’s guide to D.C.
Chuck Hicks of the DC Black History Celebration Committee shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.
Kenneth B. Ellerbe: Insider’s guide to D.C.
Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.
Vernard R. Gray: Insider’s guide to D.C.
Vernard R. Gray of CA-FAM III, Inc. and East River Jazz shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.
Andy Shallal: Insider’s guide to D.C.
Andy Shallal, founder of Busboys and Poets, shares a list of his favorite local attractions and events.
Insider’s guide to D.C.
Doris A.M. Thomas of Serenity Players shares a list of her favorite local attractions and events.
Washington photo galleries
Flexing their muscles
Dozens of bodybuilders came out to compete in the 2013 Musclemania Capital Tournament of Champions.
Special Olympics D.C. Summer Games
Athletes competed Tuesday in a variety of contests, from wheelchair races to shot put.
Life with and without D.C.’s child care subsidy
The process of getting and keeping a child-care subsidy can be so brutally difficult that it often hinders rather than helps.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
The National Cinco de Mayo Festival is a showcase of Latin American culture.
All dressed up with somewhere to go
Drag queens turn out for Dining Out for Life, a fundraiser to benefit people who have life-challenging illnesses.
A new attraction for National Harbor
An Americana-themed carousel will open next month on the waterfront.
Washingtonians head to the polls
District voters cast ballots Tuesday in a special election for a D.C. Council at-large seat.
D.C.’s mightiest superheroes gather
Costumes, comics and pop culture were on display at Awesome Con.
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