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Go Home Already: Did You Really Ever Leave?

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 5:00pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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In today's Go Home Already: Uber jumps the shark, Councilmember David Catania (I-At Large) gets some s**t from Ward 8 and robberies in upper Northwest D.C. jump 250 percent. [ more › ]

Flying Deer Kills Passenger in Northern Virginia Car Accident

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 4:52pm MST by Benjamin R. Freed

The Loudoun County Sheriff's office reports that a passenger in two-car accident Saturday night near the intersection of state routes 9 and 704 in Catoctin, Va. died after a deer struck by one vehicle flew into the one the victim was riding in. [ more › ]

Developer Gives National Mall a Cool Million

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 4:15pm MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Developer Gives National Mall a Cool Million

A new shuttle service isn't the only thing the National Mall received today. The Trust for the National Mall announced that its chairman, John "Chip" Akridge, is donating $1 million more to the nonprofit he founded in 2007. [ more › ]

Presidential Hopefuls Run Around the Ballpark in Nationals Casting Call

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 3:45pm MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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While pitchers and catchers were checking into Spring Training down in Florida, the Washington Nationals opened their ballpark to auditions for people trying to become one of the team's famous racing presidents. [ more › ]

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 3:45pm MST

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DCist Interview: Other Lives

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 3:15pm MST by Catherine McCarthy

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Ahead of their show at the Red Palace and an opening slot on Radiohead's tour, we caught up with the guys (and girl) from Other Lives to talk Ethiopian food, van music and Neil Young. [ more › ]

New Shuttle Service Comes to National Mall

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 2:30pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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New Shuttle Service Comes to National Mall

Just in time for the blooming of the District's famed cherry blossoms, a new shuttle will start operating in and around the National Mall on March 12, reports the AP via WTOP. [ more › ]

Woolly's Civilization (all you can eat) Has a Bit Too Much on Its Plate

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 2:00pm MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Woolly's <em>Civilization (all you can eat)</em> Has a Bit Too Much on Its Plate

In Jason Grote's Civilization (all you can eat), premiering this month at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (after a three-show festival run last summer in New York), U.S. society is boiled down into a bunch of gluttonous, frenzied, sexually frustrated consumers. In other words, just about normal. [ more › ]

Drink One for Metro, Just Don't Drink it on Metro

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 1:30pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Drink One for Metro, Just Don't Drink it on Metro

Despite the rules, people still eat and drink on Metro. For those that receive tickets, though, the majority are caught drinking on trains or buses. [ more › ]

About Tonight: February 20, 2012

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 1:00pm MST by Elisabeth Grant

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Tonight: a crawfish boil, the George Washington parade, and more. Plus, our picks for this week, including Mardi Gras events, the Intersections arts festival, Oscar parties, and more. [ more › ]

From Washington to Obama: The U.S. Presidents That Have Left Their Mark on D.C.

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 12:30pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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The U.S. Presidents That Have Left Their Mark on D.C.

From George Washington to Barack Obama, many U.S. presidents have had a distinct impact on our fair city. So on this day that's dedicated to them, we look back through history to see which president did what for D.C. [ more › ]

Photo of the Day: February 20, 2012

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 12:00pm MST by Meaghan Gay

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Philliefan99 took this photo, and made the Metrobus look small. [ more › ]

Andrea McCarren Tells CNN About the Backlash to Her Underage Drinking Story

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 11:30am MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Andrea McCarren Tells CNN About the Backlash to Her Underage Drinking Story

It's been a rough patch for WUSA reporter Andrea McCarren in the wake of a story she filed earlier this month about how easy it was for some area youths to buy alcohol. Yesterday she told CNN about the nasty reactions her story has produced. [ more › ]

Local Businesses Are Lashing Out at LivingSocial

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 10:45am MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Local Businesses Are Lashing Out at LivingSocial

It didn't take long for LivingSocial's new retail space at 918 F Street NW to caus backlash toward the daily deals company's aims of hosting its own pop-up restaurants, classes, concerts and other events. [ more › ]

D.C. Police Accused of Juking the Stats on Homicide Clearance Rate

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 10:15am MST by Martin Austermuhle

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D.C. Police Accused of Juking the Stats on Homicide Clearance Rate

D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier has been using some creative accounting methods to make it look like police are closing more murder cases than they actually have. [ more › ]

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Goes to Maryland Senate, Could Still Face November Referendum

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 9:45am MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Same-Sex Marriage Bill Goes to Maryland Senate, Could Still Face November Referendum

A same-sex marriage bill that narrowly passed the Maryland House last Friday heads next to the Senate, where proponents hope that it will quickly make its way through as it has in years past. [ more › ]

Morning Roundup: Presidents Edition

Posted: February 20th, 2012, 9:00am MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Good morning, Washington. In the news on this President's Day: the Virginia Senate will start debating the controversial personhood bill, Jack Johnson reported to a North Carolina prison and violent crime is up dramatically in the District. [ more › ]

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 5:00pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 3:45pm MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 3:15pm MST by Catherine McCarthy

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 2:30pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 2:00pm MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 1:30pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 1:00pm MST by Elisabeth Grant

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 12:30pm MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 12:00pm MST by Meaghan Gay

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 11:30am MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 10:45am MST by Benjamin R. Freed

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 10:15am MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 9:45am MST by Martin Austermuhle

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Posted: February 20th, 2012, 9:00am MST by Martin Austermuhle

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