DC News

Off the 8's: No ifs, ands or 'butts' -- get screened

WTOP editor Mike Jakaitis thought he was being nice by donating blood. The gesture ended up saving his life.

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 08:04am EDT

Temperatures chillier than normal as spring arrives

It may not feel like it, but spring officially arrived at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday - 03/20/2013, 07:30am EDT

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Downtown D.C. by the numbers: People are slobs

The Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District’s annual report for 2012 is out, and its most interesting statistics reveal an unfortunate truth: People are slobs.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 08:08pm EDT

Yards gets Desi Living furniture store

Desi Living Loft Furniture has leased 3,000 square feet in D.C. at the Foundry Lofts apartment building in The Yards development. It becomes the first nonfood retailer at The Yards.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 06:26pm EDT

Virginia leads states in green construction

When it comes to being green, Virginia has something to crow about - it's leading the country in constructing energy efficient and environmentally friendly buildings.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 02:49pm EDT

Number of tickets from red light cameras increases in D.C.

Cameras propped on top of red lights in D.C. are leading to citations for scores of drivers.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 01:44pm EDT

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Howard University to develop new student housing

Howard University is planning a $107 million residential expansion at its Northwest D.C. campus to accommodate more than 1,300 students.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 12:38pm EDT

Trial in case of slain German socialite postponed

A judge has indefinitely postponed the trial of a German man charged in his wife's death after a doctor said the defendant remains at imminent risk of death.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 12:10pm EDT

NPS pushes back cherry tree peak bloom in D.C.

The National Park Service is updating its predicted peak bloom time for the District of Columbia's cherry trees, now saying the peak bloom will come in early April.

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 12:03pm EDT

DC aquarium open later for Cherry Blossom Festival

National Aquarium in Washington will have extended hours during Cherry Blossom Festival

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 11:39am EDT

Smithsonian begins creating US agriculture archive

Smithsonian's American history museum begins creating archive on US farming, innovation

Tuesday - 03/19/2013, 07:21am EDT

D.C. Councilmember Muriel Bowser to run for mayor

D.C. Councilmember Muriel Bowser is running for mayor.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 04:35pm EDT

Union claims U.S. Capitol Police to staff posts with civilians

The union representing U.S. Capitol Police says the department plans to put civilian employees on posts formerly staffed by sworn officers. This announcement includes posts at the Ford House Office Building.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 04:31pm EDT

Annual elephant parade hits D.C. streets Tuesday

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is rolling into town this week and so are its elephants.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 01:35pm EDT

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Spy in the Sky: Grounded in the nation's capital

In the WTOP series "Spy in the Sky," we examine the types of drones used by the U.S. military and fears about targeted killings, both at home and abroad.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 12:17pm EDT

Hotel chains peppering their menus with local ingredients

In an effort to reduce their environmental footprint, reflect the region they serve and support local businesses, a handful of hotel chains are starting to locally source their food.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 11:06am EDT

Colon cancer screenings on the rise in D.C. area

The D.C. region has the highest colon cancer fatality rate in the country. But an uptick in colorectal screenings has area doctors hoping that statistic could soon change.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 05:26am EDT

As Iraq war winds down, retired Navy admiral wants troops remembered

A prominent leader who guided U.S. troops through parts of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is still concerned about men and women in uniform.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 05:15am EDT