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Metro Board chairman defends use of secure car for 'Unite the Right' rally 08/21/2018 01:47pm • WASHINGTON — Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans said he stands by the way the transit agency handled a small white nationalist rally and larger counterprotest earlier this month, which included Metro escorting the white nationalist group to an effectively private car. Evans continued to dispute th Bethesda Tastee Diner warns of layoffs because of Marriott construction (Photos) 08/20/2018 09:49pm • BETHESDA, Md. — Plenty of the booths are empty at one of the D.C. region's most famous and popular diners. Tastee Diner in Bethesda, Maryland, still serves up eggs, pancakes and grilled pork chops, but construction of the nearby new Marriott headquarters and the accompanying loss of parking spa Folk Wisdom for Your Financial Life 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Using folk wisdom to inform your investment strategy sounds frankly silly. Far better to use time- and research-tested factors like low cost, proper allocation and tax-efficiency, right? There's no doubt about that. But there is wisdom in using plain old common sense too. After all, many of Warren 12 Ways for Retirees to Enjoy Labor Day for Free 08/14/2018 08:00pm • As you prepare for Labor Day weekend, you'll find a plethora of activities to choose from throughout the country. However, many of these events come with a steep price tag. To avoid overspending during the holiday, plan what you want to do ahead of time. With some research, you'll be able to find pl Md. fishing tournament founder on hook after tie-breaker rule 08/13/2018 05:45pm • OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — A ruling to determine the winner in a Maryland fishing tournament has cast the event president in a tough spot. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Virginia, reports two white marlins caught at the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland, last weekend each weighed 83 pounds 'Rally for Justice' demands justice against white supremacy 08/11/2018 07:38pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'bd8d7c5e-efdd-4af1-ae81-62bbe98db14d' }).render("60461536898e7f6e");});   WASHINGTON — Chanting "The pe Charlottesville prepares for white nationalist rally anniversary 08/11/2018 11:02am • WASHINGTON — Charlottesville, Virginia, braces for the one-year mark of the deadly clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters, and the city is responding by holding anti-racism events this weekend. "The Hope that Summons Us: A Morning of Reflection and Renewal" at the University of As DC mayor heads abroad, officials stress de-escalation ahead of weekend rallies 08/10/2018 12:06pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. police are taking a proactive approach to security around Sunday's white nationalist Unite the Right rally, encouraging vigilance and de-escalation to prevent violence. After Virginia police fielded criticism for failing to contain violence during Jason Kessler's deadly Unite Mother of woman killed in Charlottesville nationalist rally 'curious how DC is gonna deal with that' 08/10/2018 08:01am • WASHINGTON — As the nation's capital prepares for a white nationalist protest and counterprotests, the mother of Heather Heyer, who was hit and killed by a speeding car during Charlottesville, Virginia's Unite The Right event last year will be watching with interest. "It'll be interesting to se DC heightens emergency level ahead of weekend white nationalist rally; police chief expects 'manageable' crowds 08/09/2018 12:26pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday she is elevating the city's emergency level ahead of a planned white-nationalist rally this weekend in front of the White House that is expected to draw large crowds of counterprotesters. The "pro-white" rally at Lafayette Park on Sunday Va. governor, Charlottesville declare states of emergency ahead of 'Unite the Right' anniversary 08/08/2018 03:16pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville have declared states of emergency ahead of the anniversary of the deadly white nationalist rally in the city that left one woman dead and several others injured. The Virginia state of emergency ordered by Northam will allo Va. preps for 'pro-white' march and counterprotests, as group signals it may not take Metro after all 08/08/2018 10:53am • WASHINGTON — As state and local leaders in Virginia prepare for possible rallies marking one year since white supremacists marched on Charlottesville, new details are emerging about plans for a "pro-white" march in Washington Sunday. In an email to potential attendees, organizer Jason Kessler s Metro: No 'special train' for 'Unite the Right' rally in DC 08/06/2018 03:22pm • WASHINGTON — Metro's plans to keep white supremacists separate from other riders this weekend are still under review, but the agency attempted to clarify Monday that there are no plans for a "special train" for the group. In a statement Monday, Metro said it continues to work with law enforceme Charlottesville groups plan anti-racism events to mark anniversary of deadly rally 08/02/2018 02:55pm • WASHINGTON — As the one-year anniversary of the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, approaches, community members, students and groups advocating for racial justice are planning several events to fight back against racism. The events — which include a poster giveaway, Erykah Badu, Nas, The Roots headline Summer Spirit Fest at Merriweather 08/02/2018 12:17am • WASHINGTON -- The 13th annual Summer Spirit Fest returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion. This weekend, a star-studded lineup will tear up the stage on both Saturday and Sunday. "It's our 13th year and it's always been at Merriweather," founder Darryll Brooks told WTOP. "The interesting t