DC News
Rabid raccoon found in D.C. neighborhood
The D.C. Department of Health is warning residents to be on alert after a rabid raccoon was found in a Northwest neighborhood.
Campaign against synthetic marijuana launched in D.C.
A new campaign in the District aims to warning young people about a dangerous but popular product: fake weed.
Metro DC sheds staid image to put young designers on fashion runway
he nation's capital has long been known as a place full of stuffy gray suits and neatly pressed ties, but these days, designers are loosening the top button.
Making a traditional margarita for Cinco de Mayo
For many Americans, sipping a nice, cold margarita goes hand-in-hand with celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Here's how you can make a delicious one at home.
Star Wars fans: May the 4th is your day
Calling all Jedis: It's time to dust off the old light saber.
National Cathedral hosts Flower Mart festival
National Cathedral in DC hosts Flower Mart family festival with plants, food and entertainment
New traffic patterns at Union Station unveiled
Long-planned improvements in the flow of traffic at one of D.C.'s worst traffic circles are now a reality.
National Mall overhaul draws $10M gift from VW
Plan to overhaul neglected site on National Mall draws $10 million gift from Volkswagen
DC police say fatal shooting was in self-defense
DC police: No charges in gunman in fatal Northeast shooting; apparent case of self-defense
Nearly 600 lbs of venison donated to D.C. food bank
Nearly 600 pounds of ground venison from the National Park Service is now being put to use at the D.C. Central Kitchen.
DC mayor wants access to licenses for immigrants
DC mayor to introduce bill allowing people in US illegally to get city driver's licenses
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Past and Present
On May 5, people across the United States will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas, mariachi and parades and festivals. But few know the history behind the day that so many Americans celebrate.
Local film festivals struggle with finances, venues
D.C. is becoming a less welcoming city for film festivals. And rising venue costs, combined with the growing use of digital services for viewing films, may spell the end for one of the city's most established film festivals.
D.C. driver accused of hitting pedestrian twice in fatal crash
Emmajean Gainey tried to avoid an erratic Toyota but was struck twice and pinned against a tree. She died at the scene. Now a D.C. woman is facing a voluntary manslaughter charge for her death.
Group behind video rallies outside D.C. abortion doctor's office
Comments from a local abortion doctor sparked a rally in front of his office at the Washington Surgi-Clinic in Foggy Bottom Wednesday.
Md. teen places in poetry competition
Blessed Sheriff, 15, a sophomore at Montgomery high school in Rockville, Md., emerged from her semi-final round Monday as one of three finalists moving on to Tuesday night's championship round in the Poetry Outloud competition at George Washington University.
Guilty plea in crosswalk hit and run
An Annapolis man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and driving while intoxicated in the March crosswalk death of 71-year-old Ruby Whitfield.
Jury finds defendant guilty in Capitol Hill beating, robbery
A man charged with the near-fatal baseball bat beating of another man on Capitol Hill last year has been found guilty by a D.C. Superior Court jury.
D.C. cabs get a new look, opinion wanted
D.C. taxis are getting a new design similar to the color scheme of D.C.'s Circulator buses. The D.C. Cab Commission voted Wednesday to publish the uniform taxi color scheme and take public opinion.
Streetcars could roll on H Street this fall
All three streetcars that make up the initial fleet will be in place by Thursday for testing. Ultimately, these streetcars will roll on H Street and Benning Road in Northeast.



