D.C.-area runners reflect on a tragic marathon day in Boston

Marathon day in Boston is a day traditionally filled with eager runners, packed bars and sidewalks overflowing with supporters, signs and cheers. But the 117th Boston Marathon deviated drastically from tradition.

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Lincoln eatery donates funds to Lincoln's Cottage

Lincoln restaurant to mark DC Emancipation Day by donating funds to cottage of 16th president

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Metro to spend $5M on anti-fatigue plan

Metro will spend $5 million in the next fiscal year on an anti-fatigue plan.

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Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. enters NBA draft

All-American Otto Porter Jr. leaving Georgetown after sophomore season to enter NBA draft

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Most submitting taxes electronically, companies scramble to file

Taxpayers are scrambling to make the midnight tax-filing deadline and much of the action is at the computer keyboard.

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Washington Post arts critic wins Pulitzer Prize

Washington Post arts critic Philip Kennicott wins Pulitzer Prize for 2012 criticism

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National Park Service considers closing restrooms earlier, reducing ranger hours

The National Park Service is considering closing restroom and visitor facilities earlier and eliminating late-night ranger hours at monuments and memorials on the National Mall, WTOP has learned.

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Emancipation Day means parking changes in D.C.

Tuesday is Emancipation Day in the District, and that means there are some changes to typical weekday parking rules.

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Metro to resume weekend track work after break

Metro to resume weekend track work after break for cherry blossoms

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David Catania: No reinvestigation of test cheating

DC council member says he doesn't plan to reinvestigate test cheating allegations

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D.C. Council candidates face fundraising deadline

Final pre-election finance reports due for DC Council candidates

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D.C. looking for new trash cans

District of Columbia looking to replace aging "Supercan" trash cans and other waste bins

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2 rescued from NE D.C. house fire

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Georgetown University chapel vandalized

The president of Georgetown University says vandalism of the campus' main chapel forced Sunday morning Masses to be moved to another location.

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Lemonade Day inspires kids to be entrepreneurs

This is D.C.'s first-ever Lemonade Day, part of a nationwide effort to help teach children about running a business and to inspire young people to become entrepreneurs. Kids as young as 3 and as old as 18 set up stands across the District.

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Metro Blue, Orange lines delayed after man struck

Metro says Blue and Orange trains are being delayed after a man was struck by a train in Rosslyn.

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D.C.'s Hillwood named one of the top gardens in the country

Once the cherry blossoms fade away, there's still a chance to bathe yourself in the pristine beauty of nature. There's a garden oasis you might not know about in D.C.

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15 people injured after Metrobus collides with van

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Cherry Blossom parade draws thousands for balloons, bands

Max Smith, WTOP

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Volunteers wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

It is often called "The Wall that Heals," but the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall got some healing itself as dozens of people scrubbed it clean Saturday morning.

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