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Gay Arab-Americans find room of their own in NYC 05/07/2014 12:26pm • SALIM ESSAID Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- With a loud hiccup and a hand over her mouth in coy embarrassment, Madame Tayoush mimics Lebanese diva Sabah in her performance of the sultry classic "Atshana" -- or "I'm Thirsty" -- as Arab-Americans hoot and cheer. The burst of a trumpet vibrato sends Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 09/13/2013 04:13am • When Dante Ferrando opened his restaurant in early 1990 on 14th Street near Church Street in Northwest D.C., the only legal businesses nearby were car dealerships, paint stores and The Studio and Source theaters. Two decades later, with successful businesses including furniture stores, restau AFI Silver Theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary 09/12/2013 02:50pm • WASHINGTON - Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md. And what better way to celebrate than to recreate the opening night with the same screenings? "Sept. 15, 1938 is literally the day it opened," says AFI Silver Theatre Director Ray Barry. "Months ago Time-lapse video documents World Trade Center rebirth 09/11/2013 04:10pm • WASHINGTON - As the nation marks the passing of another anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks with grief and honor, the site of the twin towers has undergone a slow but significant transformation. The new World Trade Center tower has reached its full height complete with its spire reaching 1, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 09/11/2013 02:15pm • Establishing a fund of three- to six months of expenses will help you get through brief periods of unemployment. Kimberly Palmer, Alpha Consumer blogger at U.S. News & World Report, offers advice on how to cut back before you end up unemployed. 10:10 a.m. - Kimberly Palmer, Alpha Consumer bl Photos: Arlington's 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony 09/11/2013 01:00pm • WTOP's Nick Iannelli reports Arlington County held a brief ceremony at Courthouse Plaza Wednesday morning to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Dozens of police officers, sheriff’s deputies and civilian observers gathered to partake in a Sept. 11 Anniversary 09/11/2013 10:49am • sept-11-anniversary Several events planned on National Mall for 9/11 anniversary 09/10/2013 08:38pm • Follow WTOP's Live Blog on Sept. 11. WASHINGTON - The National Mall will be home to several events Tuesday commemorating the 12th year since the Sept. 11 attacks. The American Muslim Political Action Committee is hosting its Million American March against Fear between 13th and 14th street 9/11 motorcycle ride denied permits for non-stop trek in D.C. 09/10/2013 03:55pm • Follow WTOP's live blog for updates on the bikers' procession, as well as other 9/11 anniversary events. Dick Uliano and Amanda Iacone, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to ride in the D.C. area Wednesday as part of a trek to honor those killed in the Sept. 11, 200 Faith-based unity walk honors 9-11 victims 09/08/2013 06:34pm • WASHINGTON - Days before the nation commemorates the 12th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, members of various religions gathered at the Washington Hebrew Congregation Sunday for the ninth annual 9-11 Unity Walk to honor the victims. This year's walk also called for religious understandin Mosque and Church to Co-Host Peace Service 09/06/2013 03:30pm • Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ and the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center of Falls Church will co-host a “Day for World Peace” service this Sunday. Hosted at the church (5010 N. Little Falls Road) and starting at 10:00 a.m. on Sept. 8, the service’s theme is Morning Notes 08/28/2013 08:40am • What To Know About Metro For The 50th Anniversary Of The March On Washington — Metro is expecting a high ridership day as people make their way downtown for March on Washington events. The system has issued an advisory. Life Sciences Company To Add 170 Employees, Gets County Loan & Two 5Ks Scheduled in Commemoration of 9/11 08/27/2013 03:30pm • The 12th anniversary of 9/11 means the return of two commemorative 5Ks in Arlington. On Saturday, Sept. 7 at 6:00 p.m., the Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5K will run for the 11th year. The race starts and ends at the Double Tree Hotel in Pentagon City at 300 Army Navy Drive. Since its first r As 911 anniversary nears, bikers ride to remember 08/17/2013 01:18pm • ARLINGTON, Va. - This September marks 12 years since the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The America's 911 Foundation is paying tribute to the first responders by taking its message on the road. Just after sunrise, a roar of engines shook the ground. One thousand motor Cemetery gathering puts a new spin on book clubs 08/05/2013 07:32pm • WASHINGTON - Fans of the strange and macabre will have the chance to explore both "Tombs and Tomes" at Congressional Cemetery in Southeast D.C. next month. On the surface, this "book club for the curious and quirky" will be like any other book club - participants will gather to discuss a nove