DC News
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.
Lincoln eatery donates funds to Lincoln's Cottage
Lincoln restaurant to mark DC Emancipation Day by donating funds to cottage of 16th president
Metro to spend $5M on anti-fatigue plan
Metro will spend $5 million in the next fiscal year on an anti-fatigue plan.
Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. enters NBA draft
All-American Otto Porter Jr. leaving Georgetown after sophomore season to enter NBA draft
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.
Washington Post arts critic wins Pulitzer Prize
Washington Post arts critic Philip Kennicott wins Pulitzer Prize for 2012 criticism
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.
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.
Metro to resume weekend track work after break
Metro to resume weekend track work after break for cherry blossoms
David Catania: No reinvestigation of test cheating
DC council member says he doesn't plan to reinvestigate test cheating allegations
D.C. Council candidates face fundraising deadline
Final pre-election finance reports due for DC Council candidates
D.C. looking for new trash cans
District of Columbia looking to replace aging "Supercan" trash cans and other waste bins
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cherry Blossom parade draws thousands for balloons, bands
Max Smith, WTOP
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.




