D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells to Launch Mayoral Bid
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells is set to formally kick off his campaign for mayor.
District’s Potholepalooza Campaign Hits Halfway Point
Officials in Washington have hit the halfway point of Potholepalooza, their annual month-long campaign to fill in potholes, and say they’ve eclipsed the number of potholes filled during the entire 2012 campaign.
Gray: Early Childhood Education Shouldn’t be Mandatory in D.C.
Mayor Vincent Gray discussed the District’s efforts to support early childhood education in his weekly radio address, but went on the record as opposing mandatory schooling for young children.
Water Main Break Floods Streets in NW, Fills Excavation Site
A water main break in Northwest Washington on Saturday left some residents without water and forced multiple road closures, as enough water to fill 12 Olympic-size swimming pools dumped into the streets.
Free Films Roaring Into Theaters This Weekend
The 1920s come roaring back into theaters this weekend with the hip-hop-laden retelling of The Great Gatsby, but you don’t have to pay full price to see some real classics of the silver screen, or any price.
Metro to Open Two Hours Early for ‘Race for the Cure’
Metro will be opening its doors to passengers two hours ahead of schedule for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday.
Judge Seems Skeptical of D.C. School Closure Lawsuit
A District of Columbia judge seemed skeptical about a lawsuit asking him to halt the planned closure of 15 public schools, noting during a hearing that the schools students are being moved to are better performing.
National Aquarium in D.C. to Close
The National Aquarium says it will close its Washington branch in the fall.
3-Year-Old D.C. Girl Hit by Stray Bullet
D.C. police say a 3-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet as she played on the balcony of an apartment.
6 Injured in Shooting, Police-Involved Accident in Northeast D.C.
A total of six people, including two police officers, were injured in a shooting and subsequent traffic accident that occurred in Northeast D.C. when police were responding to the shooting Thursday evening, Metropolitan police said.
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Capital Eyesore: Algae Invades Reflecting Pool
A thick layer of green algae is covering the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
