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Supreme Court Justice Breyer is Crime Victim Once Again

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 5:20pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Supreme Court Justice Breyer is Crime Victim Once Again

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's Georgetown home was burglarized earlier this month—the second time this year he's been the victim of a crime. [ more › ]

Capital Bikeshare Hits Two Million Rides

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 5:15pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Capital Bikeshare Hits Two Million Rides

It's the day before Bike to Work Day, and Capital Bikeshare announced this afternoon that it had hit two million rides since the system went online in September 2010. [ more › ]

'Crack One Open D.C.': Barry Becomes Butt of Beer Joke

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 4:30pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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'Crack One Open D.C.': Barry Becomes Butt of Beer Joke

Marion Barry just can't catch a break—today he was featured in a Flying Dog beer ad alongside the text, "Crack One Open D.C." [ more › ]

Google's Self-Driving Car Gives Hope That D.C. Can Eventually Be Saved From Maryland Motorists

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 3:30pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

Google's self-driving car has been a curiosity that until recently has been limited to the company's Mountain View campus. But today two D.C. councilmembers got a chance to jump into one—and we were there to watch. [ more › ]

As Nation Got Older, D.C. Got Younger

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 1:30pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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While the median age rose in the U.S. and just about every state over the last decade, it fell in only one place—D.C. [ more › ]

D.C. Becoming a 'Mormon Stronghold'

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 12:00pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Even before the election that could see the first Mormon president in U.S. history, the Washington region is becoming something of a Mormon stronghold. [ more › ]

Norton Calls Franks' D.C. Abortion Bill 'Straight-Out Cowardly Case of Bullying'

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 11:30am MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Norton Calls Franks' D.C. Abortion Bill 'Straight-Out Cowardly Case of Bullying'

On The Rachel Maddow Show yesterday, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton called a congressional bill that would ban abortions in D.C. after 20 weeks a "straight-out cowardly case of bullying." [ more › ]

Gray: Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Day of Brown's Funeral

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 11:15am MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Day of Brown's Funeral

Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown will likely have a huge sendoff when his funeral is held, and D.C. is preparing accordingly: Mayor Vince Gray said today during an interview on NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt that flags would be flown at half-staff during the event. [ more › ]

D.C. Loses June Bout Over Peterson's Failed Drug Test

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 10:30am MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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D.C. Loses June Bout Over Peterson's Failed Drug Test

D.C. boxer Lamont Peterson isn't only fighting allegations that he used a banned substances, but the fallout from his positive test caused a promoter to move a June 30 fight from D.C. to California. [ more › ]

D.C. Officials React to Chuck Brown's Death

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 11:01pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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D.C. Officials React to Chuck Brown's Death

Just as Chuck Brown's music defined D.C. for so many, his death evoked reactions of sadness from people across the city. In the hours after the news was announced, D.C. officials from Mayor Vince Gray on down expressed their sorrow for Brown's passing and passed their condolences on to his family. [ more › ]

Go Home Already: Somber

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 6:45pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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In today's Go Home Already: MPD allows Sikh officers to wear long bears and turbans, Maryland passes income tax hike. [ more › ]

Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Dies

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 5:27pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go and a D.C. musical legend, died today. He was 75. [ more › ]

Obama's Visit to Taylor Gourmet Gets Drudged

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 5:10pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Obama's Visit to Taylor Gourmet Gets Drudged

President Obama's visit to Taylor Gourmet today got the Drudge Report treatment. [ more › ]

Kenyan 'The Mailman' McDuffie Delivered

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 4:45pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Kenyan McDuffie, a former letter carrier, can truly be said to have delivered during yesterday's win in Ward 5's special election. [ more › ]

D.C. Looks Into Non-Residents Who Attend D.C. Public Schools

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 3:45pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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D.C. Looks Into Non-Residents Who Attend D.C. Public Schools

Not many out-of-towners send their kids to D.C. public schools, but many of those that do don't pay what they owe. It's especially expensive for D.C. when it comes to special education. [ more › ]

Frank Gehry Isn't Getting Rid of Those 80-Foot-Tall Metal Tapestries at the Eisenhower Memorial

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 5:40pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Frank Gehry Isn't Getting Rid of Those 80-Foot-Tall Metal Tapestries at the Eisenhower Memorial

Today Frank Gehry unveiled some refinements to his controversial design for the Eisenhower Memorial. While the statue of the 34th president has changed, the 80-foot-tall metal tapestries framing the memorial have remained. [ more › ]

Virginia Rejects Gay Prosecutor for Judgeship

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 4:45pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Virginia Rejects Gay Prosecutor for Judgeship

Today the Virginia House of Delegates rejected Richmond prosecutor Tracy Thorne-Begland for a post as a General District Court judge because he is gay, supports same-sex marriage and once questioned the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. [ more › ]

Norton Denied Chance to Testify on D.C. Abortion Bill

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 4:15pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Norton Denied Chance to Testify on D.C. Abortion Bill

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton announced today that she will not be given the opportunity to testify during a congressional hearing on a bill that would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks in D.C. [ more › ]

Dulles Airport Among 'Buildings That Changed America'

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 2:30pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Dulles Airport Among 'Buildings That Changed America'

Dulles Airport is a pain in the ass to get to and has only recently become more passenger friendly (sorry, People Movers), but there's little denying that it's an iconic building. So iconic, in fact, that PBS has included it among the 10 Buildings That Changed America, a show set to air next year. [ more › ]

Salary Spying: Database Makes Finding Out What Federal Government Employees Make Easier

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 1:30pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Database Makes Finding Out What Federal Government Employees Make Easier

Curious what certain federal government employees make? Now it's easy to find out. [ more › ]

Reforming D.C.'s Schools: The Henderson Doctrine

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 12:30pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Reforming D.C.'s Schools: The Henderson Doctrine

Kaya Henderson has gone about the job of reforming D.C.'s schools quietly, much to the difference of her predecessor, Michelle Rhee. But over the weekend she seemed to outline her philosophy on education reform—and how Rhee went about it. [ more › ]

Potomac Ranked as Nation's Most Endangered River

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 11:00am MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Potomac Ranked as Nation's Most Endangered River

The Potomac is the nation's most endangered river, threatened by storm-water runoff and combined sewer overflows. Without action, warns a new report, the river could again become the "national disgrace" is once was. [ more › ]

Ward 5 Residents Choose Thomas' Successor Today

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 10:30am MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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Ward 5 Residents Choose Thomas' Successor Today

Harry Thomas, Jr. will soon be headed to jail to serve a three-year term for stealing $350,000 in city funds, and today residents of the ward he once represented get to turn the page by electing someone to replace him. [ more › ]

Go Home Already: Robin

Posted: May 14th, 2012, 6:40pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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In today's Go Home Already: D.C.'s baseball-oriented development bears fruit, a gay judge is too much for one Virginia Republican and learning the basics from PoP. [ more › ]

D.C. Unveils 1,360 New LED Lights for Alleys

Posted: May 14th, 2012, 5:45pm MDT by Martin Austermuhle

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D.C. Unveils 1,360 New LED Lights for Alleys

Mayor Vince Gray today celebrated the end of a year-long project to install 1,360 LED lights in D.C. alleys. [ more › ]