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- New Md. task force postpones first meeting
- Local kids aim for record books by learning to swim
- Merriweather Post Pavilion ranks among nation's top arenas, amphitheaters
- Bethesda Summer Music Festival to showcase young D.C. talent
- AFI DOCS documentary festival kicks off with new name, new locations
- Plan would create pedestrian crossing under Md. 355
- Union official encouraged as Prince George's looks for schools chief
Virginia News
- 2 men sentenced for wearing masks in Va. theater
- Local shooting chapters arm women with safety, confidence, camaraderie
- Virginia educator hired as Raleigh schools chief
- Fairfax Co. day care providers say new regs complicate business
- VCU gets funds to treat nicotine dependence
- First step to preserving tobacco barns: Survey in Southside
National News
NFL commissioner writes Congress over Redskins name
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is defending the Redskins name to a bipartisan group of representatives who want it to be changed.
Pancreatic cancer research 5k to shut D.C. streets
Police in Washington say drivers should expect street closures this weekend because of a walk to benefit pancreatic cancer research.
Man charged in Jeep crash near White House
Ohio man charged with crashing unoccupied Jeep near White House Secret Service guard booth
Walking cuts risk of Type 2 diabetes in seniors
Researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services say a 15-minute walk, three times a day after meals, helps seniors keep their blood sugar levels in-check and cuts their risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.
Beatles take up residence at Madame Tussauds
It's been slightly more than 50 years since the release of the Beatles first album "Please Please Me," and now the Fab Four will take up residence in the nation's capital.
Utilities prep for next round of storms
With severe storms threatening to roll into the area Wednesday, weather forecasters are playing key roles at area utility companies.
Winfrey giving $12M to new African-American museum
Oprah Winfrey giving $12M to new Washington museum that will document African-American life
MedStar deftly uses regulatory process to block competitors
MedStar Health has shored up its position as the District's market-leading health provider, beating back competitors with a lot of help from the D.C. government.
Veterans struggle to land civilian jobs
Military veterans have skills that can be difficult to translate into the civilian workforce and thousands of veterans coming back from Iraq or Afghanistan are navigating a tough road to a new job.
Shuttered monument to be illuminated
Aug. 23 will mark two years since the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the Washington area and shut down the iconic Washington Monument.
D.C. taxis struggle with passenger, driver safety
Getting around D.C. late at night can prove tiresome for some residents. Metro closes before the bars and private car services like Uber can be pricey.
Councilmember concerned about available ambulances in D.C.
The District of Columbia. Population: 630,000. Available ambulances: three.
Ex-D.C. councilman pleads guilty to bribery charge
Ex-DC Councilmember Michael Brown pleads guilty in federal court to bribery
Capital Bikeshare becoming an economic development tool
Capital Bikeshare is doing more than moving people around on bikes: It's becoming an economic development tool.
Flooding leads to several D.C. water rescues
Extreme weather in the area had D.C. firefighters very busy Monday night.
Iconic photos recall first days of D.C. punk scene
The images were gripping more than 30 years ago. Viewed now, they serve as a history lesson for some and a vivid flashback for those who remember the early days of Washington, D,C.'s hardcore punk scene.
Comcast adds 3,800 Wi-Fi hot spots in Washington region
Non-Comcast customers can use the hot spots for free until July 4.
Pet of the Week: Felix
Although Plott hounds are the state dog of North Carolina, this big boy hails from a bit closer -- Montgomery County, Md.
Chevy Chase's royal rockers band together for charity
It's late Thursday night in Chevy Chase, D.C. Families are quietly going about their business, putting their kids to sleep and getting ready for the next day. But in a garage on the eastern side of the neighborhood, four men are very seriously studying the chord progression of a Top 40 pop hit.
Nationals recall Marrero, will send down Moore
Nationals recall 1B-OF Chris Marrero from Triple-A, will send down struggling OF Tyler Moore
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