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Weekend work means buses replace trains on 3 lines

Metro says shuttle buses will replace trains on parts of the Red, Blue and Yellow lines this weekend.

Wednesday - 02/27/2013, 09:41am EST

Furlough FAQ: Appealing your furlough

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers may be put on notice that they could be furloughed in the event of sequestration.

Wednesday - 02/27/2013, 09:29am EST

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Rocketship Education to open 8 charter schools in D.C.

A Washington charter school board has voted to allow a California nonprofit to open up to eight charter schools in the District.

Wednesday - 02/27/2013, 09:20am EST

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren buys Penn Quarter condo

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has purchased a Penn Quarter condo for $740,000.

Wednesday - 02/27/2013, 02:45am EST

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How would sequestration impact traffic?

The gridlock in Congress over finding a way to avoid sequestration could actually mean less gridlock on D.C.-area roads.

Tuesday - 02/26/2013, 04:47pm EST

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2012 is most profitable year ever for Washington-area banks

Banks based in the Washington area are coming off their most profitable year ever, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Tuesday - 02/26/2013, 04:17pm EST

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D.C. commuter develops bus app to fill recent void

When a popular app that predicted Metro's train and bus times mysteriously stopped working in December, many D.C. area commuters were left in the dark -- and out in the cold -- at bus stops.

Tuesday - 02/26/2013, 12:27pm EST

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D.C. ranks 1st in car affordability

Ever see the rows of German luxury cars lining the streets in D.C. and wonder how all those people can afford them? As it turns out, Washington-area residents have a lot more money to spend on their cars than people do in any other major U.S. city.

Tuesday - 02/26/2013, 12:11pm EST

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1920dc and Asefu's Restaurant closed, labeled public safety threat

Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier has ordered the 1920dc and Asefu's Restaurant closed for four days, labeling them a threat to public safety.

Tuesday - 02/26/2013, 10:05am EST

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Restaurant Openings: Zeke's DC Donutz, RedRocks and Barmini

If you're in the mood for doughnuts, pizza or cocktails, three new D.C. area eateries that opened this month will satisfy your cravings.

Tuesday - 02/26/2013, 09:08am EST

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World Spay Day emphasizes importance of fixing pets

Shelters around the country and in the D.C. region say the need for spaying and neutering pets is clear. There are just too many animals for too few homes.

Tuesday - 02/26/2013, 06:51am EST

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Renaissance wraps $30M downtown D.C. hotel renovation

Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. has completed a $30 million renovation of rooms and suites at its Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel.

Monday - 02/25/2013, 01:24pm EST

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D.C. Council reprimands Graham for lottery contract

The D.C. Council has voted to reprimand Councilmember Jim Graham for his role in a lottery contract scandal.

Monday - 02/25/2013, 12:39pm EST

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Green D.C. home to take 2,700-mile journey

Catholic University of America was issued a permit Friday to construct a single-family "unit" at 620 Michigan Ave. NE, on its campus. New student housing? Faculty residence? Nope.

Monday - 02/25/2013, 10:43am EST

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Man walks 6,000 miles to raise awareness on gender discrimination

After wearing out at least 21 pairs of walking shoes, Alan Bounville ended his 6,000 mile awareness walk in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. It was a very long walk "Into The Light" to end gender discrimination.

Monday - 02/25/2013, 08:53am EST

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