First look: Inside D.C.'s first medical pot dispensary

The waiting room at Capital City Care looks like a typical doctor's office -- hardwood floors, clean open space and a friendly receptionist behind the front desk. But before patients can pass into the back room, they must first scan their index finger to prove they are allowed to be there.

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District poised to rake in $42M from 'sin taxes'

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Fla. man accused of having guns on Capitol grounds

A Florida man is under arrest after police say he brought unregistered guns and ammunition onto the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building.

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Boy, 16, shot and killed in Southeast

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Sen. Rand Paul to speak at Howard University

Republican Sen. Rand Paul to speak at Howard University

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Out-of-service Metro train derails; no injuries

Metro officials say an out-of-service train with no passengers onboard derailed as it was leaving a rail yard in northeast Washington.

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D.C. jumps into International Pillow Fight Day

Pillow fights aren't just for slumber parties and summer camp shenanigans.

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Body pulled from Potomac near 14th Street Bridge

Authorities are investigating after a man's body was pulled from the Potomac River near the 14th Street Bridge.

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Cherry blossoms on the brink of full bloom

The cherry blossoms are not in full bloom yet, but they are beginning to pop.

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Award-winning Swiss choir performs in D.C.

The Choeur des Armaillis de la Gruyere has been singing together since 1955. This weekend, the all-male Swiss choir will bring its a cappella sound -- and traditional Swiss clothing -- to D.C. for two performances.

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab nearing deal to open in downtown D.C.

The proprietor of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab is in the final stages of negotiations for its first outpost east of Chicago in an 18,000-square-foot former bank branch a block from the White House.

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Flight attendants take knife fight to public

At airports across the country, flight attendants are handing out leaflets and trying to get the public to support their efforts to keep small knives off of airplanes.

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Big pay raise for Pepco head in 2012

Pepco customers have long been frustrated by power outages that seem to happen too frequently and can stretch on for days. But that perception isn't keeping the company's leader from raking in big bucks.

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U.S. attorney dropping case against Uber driver

The U.S. attorney's office in D.C. has stopped an investigation into an Uber car service driver accused of raping a customer and is not prosecuting the case against him.

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Flashback: D.C. baseball 74 years ago

One of baseball's charms is the game largely remains the same. Yet, a historic recording of a 1939 game between the Washington Senators and Cleveland Indians at the old Griffith Stadium demonstrates how the world has continued to change.

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Nonprofit doing cleaning timed to cherry blossoms

Nonprofit group doing spring cleaning timed to cherry blossom season

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Frustratingly slow spring brings flowering benefits

Cool weather helps preserve some flowers and provides a bigger stage for others.

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NPS pushes back cherry tree bloom in D.C., again

National Park Service pushes back cherry tree peak bloom in Washington for a second time

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Nats blog: RHP Chris Young rejoins Nationals

After opting out of his contract nearly two weeks ago, veteran right-handed pitcher Chris Young has signed a Minor-League deal to return to the Nationals, giving them some more starting pitching depth.

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Comcast SportsNet keeps D.C. United deal

Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic LP has signed a three-year extension to carry some D.C. United games.

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