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Girl Scouts celebrate movement, Women's History Month (VIDEO)
March 12 was National Girl Scouts Day, which commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Ga.
Va. Tech, Newtown cyclists ride to Capitol
Riding side by side, family members of the Virginia Tech shooting victims and a team of cyclists from Newtown, Conn., made their way to Capitol Hill Tuesday seeking changes to the nation's gun laws and solidarity.
RG3 progressing well in recovery from knee surgery
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III remains ahead of schedule in recovery from knee surgery
D.C. investigating NW sinkhole
Police have closed off a street in Northwest D.C. as officials investigation a 4-foot wide sinkhole.
Councilmember: Close NoMa nightclubs
A District council member is speaking out after more than a dozen people were injured in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning.
How much is too much caffeine?
With caffeinated marshmallows, pancake mix, gum and breakfast drinks on the market, companies are getting creative in catering to Americans' caffeine cravings. But consumer advocates say the food industry should be doing more to regulate and label products with a kick.
D.C.-area home prices at highest Feb. level since 2007
New data out from the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis and RealEstate Business Intelligence show February home prices and home sales high. In fact, sales this year were at their highest February level since 2007.
D.C. teacher admitted explicit texts to students
Court documents say a District of Columbia high school teacher told authorities that he had sent sexually explicit text messages to about 10 students in his career.
Cycling from Newtown to D.C.: 'Grace is on our wheel'
This group of riders is named for the 26 children and adults who were killed in the Sandy Hook school shootings in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14, 2012.
Daylight Saving Time leads to Metro overcharge
Some Metro riders were charged too much for their Monday morning ride, and the reason has to do with the start of Daylight Saving Time.
D.C. teacher admits sending sexually explicit texts
Court documents show a District of Columbia high school teacher has admitted to sending sexually explicit text messages to about 10 students during his career.
13 hurt in North Capitol Street drive-by
Metropolitan police are now reporting that 13 people were injured as a result of the drive-by shooting early Monday morning.
In 2012, nearly 2M D.C. parking tickets issued
In fiscal year 2012, D.C. issued 1.8 million parking tickets worth $92.5 million, according to records obtained by AAA Mid- Atlantic. Most of those tickets went to drivers who live outside of D.C.
Passenger sues Uber, driver for assault and verbal abuse
A former passenger is suing Uber car service and a driver after what he describes as a hateful and violent ride that left him injured and humiliated.
Metro to discuss weekend closures
Metro officials plan this week to discuss weekend shutdowns of sections of the system's rail lines and their impact on riders.
Historic Georgetown post office set to be sold
D.C. real estate developer EastBanc has penned a contract with the U.S. Postal Service to buy its historic Georgetown branch, worth more than $4.5 million.
Bocce goes from old-school to social in D.C.
A game dating to ancient Rome is becoming a hot social event for young Washingtonians, but it's not your father's bocce.
Teen shot, wounded by officer inside stolen car
D.C. police say an officer shot and wounded a teenager inside a stolen vehicle.
Slice of Life: Mark Chalfant, improvising his way through life
Artistic and executive director of the Washington Improv Theater, Mark Chalfant, 42, never thought of a career in improv until his late 20s. However, he doesn't regret choosing a life of theater over foreign policy.
Pirates' treasure, tales on display at National Geographic
The slaves, the pirates and the treasure on board the Whydah all sank before the notorious thief pirate reached land for a rendezvous with his girlfriend, a condemned witch.
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