Mara has most money to spend in DC Council race

Financial reports show Republican Patrick Mara has most money to spend in DC Council race

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Gray's budget funds space simulator for DC schools

DC mayor's budget proposal funds space station simulator for public school system

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D.C.-area runners reflect on a tragic marathon day in Boston

Marathon day in Boston is a day traditionally filled with eager runners, packed bars and sidewalks overflowing with supporters, signs and cheers. But the 117th Boston Marathon deviated drastically from tradition.

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Lincoln eatery donates funds to Lincoln's Cottage

Lincoln restaurant to mark DC Emancipation Day by donating funds to cottage of 16th president

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Metro to spend $5M on anti-fatigue plan

Metro will spend $5 million in the next fiscal year on an anti-fatigue plan.

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Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. enters NBA draft

All-American Otto Porter Jr. leaving Georgetown after sophomore season to enter NBA draft

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Most submitting taxes electronically, companies scramble to file

Taxpayers are scrambling to make the midnight tax-filing deadline and much of the action is at the computer keyboard.

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Washington Post arts critic wins Pulitzer Prize

Washington Post arts critic Philip Kennicott wins Pulitzer Prize for 2012 criticism

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National Park Service considers closing restrooms earlier, reducing ranger hours

The National Park Service is considering closing restroom and visitor facilities earlier and eliminating late-night ranger hours at monuments and memorials on the National Mall, WTOP has learned.

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Emancipation Day means parking changes in D.C.

Tuesday is Emancipation Day in the District, and that means there are some changes to typical weekday parking rules.

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Metro to resume weekend track work after break

Metro to resume weekend track work after break for cherry blossoms

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David Catania: No reinvestigation of test cheating

DC council member says he doesn't plan to reinvestigate test cheating allegations

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D.C. Council candidates face fundraising deadline

Final pre-election finance reports due for DC Council candidates

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D.C. looking for new trash cans

District of Columbia looking to replace aging "Supercan" trash cans and other waste bins

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2 rescued from NE D.C. house fire

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Georgetown University chapel vandalized

The president of Georgetown University says vandalism of the campus' main chapel forced Sunday morning Masses to be moved to another location.

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Lemonade Day inspires kids to be entrepreneurs

This is D.C.'s first-ever Lemonade Day, part of a nationwide effort to help teach children about running a business and to inspire young people to become entrepreneurs. Kids as young as 3 and as old as 18 set up stands across the District.

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Metro Blue, Orange lines delayed after man struck

Metro says Blue and Orange trains are being delayed after a man was struck by a train in Rosslyn.

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D.C.'s Hillwood named one of the top gardens in the country

Once the cherry blossoms fade away, there's still a chance to bathe yourself in the pristine beauty of nature. There's a garden oasis you might not know about in D.C.

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15 people injured after Metrobus collides with van

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