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A Quick Jobs Bill: Pay People to Shovel the Washington Snow
February 12, 2010
Talk about a shovel-ready project
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
D.C. Rivals Have ‘Epic’ Snowball Fight
February 11, 2010
Georgetown and George Washington students clash in D.C park; GW claims victory.
Education - The Paper Trail
Washington Remains a Sports Loser Town
December 30, 2009
The Washington Post's top 10 list proves that D.C. is a loser town.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
D.C. Schools Chief Michelle Rhee Fights Union Over Teacher Pay
December 21, 2009
The chancellor's efforts to enact a merit pay system could ripple across the nation.
Nation & World - Nation
Washington Shut Down by Snow, Again
December 21, 2009
The capital of the free world should not be forced to close for snow: D.C. desperately seeking "flinty Chicago toughness."
Opinion - Julia Piscitelli
Congress Considers Cutting D.C. School Voucher Program
December 17, 2009
With more families choosing charter schools, the voucher option is losing political favor
Nation & World
Southeastern University (D.C.) Loses Accreditation
September 14, 2009
The District of Columbia college had only 10 full-time faculty members.
Education - The Paper Trail
Group Plans to Restore Vietnam Memorial's Grounds
September 14, 2009
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund isn't waiting on Uncle Sam.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Michelle Obama Challenges George Washington Students
September 11, 2009
First lady says that if the students do 100,000 hours of community service, she'll speak at graduation.
Education - The Paper Trail
Colombia Wants Love From Washington
September 3, 2009
PR campaign hopes to bring new attention to the South American country.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Nick Jonas for President in 2040?
August 24, 2009
The Jonas Brothers star hinted he wouldn't mind spending more time in Washington.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
D.C. Prepares to Offer STD Tests to All High School Students
August 13, 2009
Students will have the option to take the test without their parents' consent.
Education - On Education
CBS's Bob Schieffer Opens His Home to Russian Student
July 3, 2009
The Face the Nation host is a mentor for a student touched by the Chechen school massacre.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Michael Jackson's Wax Figure Heads to D.C.
July 2, 2009
Pop king Michael Jackson, or his wax version, is making a surprise stop at the Madame Tussauds museum.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Axelrod Ends a Busy Day With Turkey Steak at Logan Tavern
July 1, 2009
Obama's adviser hit a hot spot in D.C.'s Logan Circle.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Quiz: Nation's Capital Trivia
June 30, 2009
Test your knowledge of Washington, D.C.
Nation & World - Nation
Safety Board Says D.C. Metro Should Have Replaced Train
June 23, 2009
Nine people died in the worst crash in the Metro's 33-year history.
Nation & World - Nation
Obama Made Voting Cool Even For Ginuwine
June 18, 2009
Ginuwine said his first-ever vote was for the new president.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Drug Dealers' Secrets Revealed in Justice Department Reports
June 15, 2009
Drug trading and dealing are revealed for the 32 major markets around the country.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Holocaust Museum Shooting, Other Recent Attacks Prove Domestic Extremism a Threat
June 10, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security warned of the dangers of domestic right-wing extremism.
Nation & World - Nation
Elderly Neo-Nazi Suspect in Guard's Killing at Holocaust Museum
June 10, 2009
An elderly neo-Nazi is suspected of killing a security guard inside Washington's Holocaust Museum.
Nation & World - Nation
David Archuleta of <i>American Idol</i> Woos Washington
June 10, 2009
It may have taken a year, but Washington has a crush on David Archuleta.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Hollywood Turns to D.C. to Help Kids
June 6, 2009
The nation's capital is being flooded with do-gooder stars who want to piggyback on the Obamas goodwill.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
D.C. Council Approves Plastic Bag Fee
June 3, 2009
The city council voted unanimously in favor of a tax on plastic bags that will aid conservation efforts.
Money - Fresh Greens
Quiz: The Smithsonian Institution
May 29, 2009
Test your knowledge of the massive museum complex based in Washington, D.C.
Nation & World - Nation
