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- More N.J. visitors expected at Delmarva beaches
- North Carolina, Maryland advance to lacrosse final
- Md. officials: No deficiencies in abortion death
- Baltimore shooting injures 1 adult, 1 child
- Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse
- Md. suspect is son of Bush White House official
- Son of Bush White House aide charged in hatchet killing
Virginia News
State Dept. aide pleads guilty to accepting bribe
A State Department security officer has pleaded guilty to accepting two luxury watches in exchange for helping a Jamaican musician gain a visa to enter the U.S.
Missing 6-year-old D.C. girl found in Arkansas
A 6-year-old girl reported missing from D.C. since Thursday night was located safe in Arkansas, police say.
Driving Green: What to know before buying an electric vehicle
For drivers the market for a new car or looking to reduce carbon footprint, the 2013 Washington Auto Show is a one-stop shop to see what's out there.
Philanthropist leaves $28 million to Family Matters
The charity, previously known as Family and Child Services of Washington, received the gift from Richard A. Herman, who died in November.
Man shot by D.C. officer during domestic disturbance call
A D.C. police officer shot a man who attacked another officer with a knife during a domestic disturbance call, police say.
Higher parking rates debated for Georgetown, Adams Morgan
New parking rates could come to several popular destinations, including Georgetown and Adams Morgan in late 2013 or early 2014, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation.
MPD rejects claims it mishandled sexual assault cases
The Metropolitan Police Department is pushing back against allegations that it mishandled almost 200 sexual assault cases.
Two feats, one goal: A world record
Big and small. Dirty or somewhat clean. Pink, orange, grey or white. These smelly items combined to make one great feat in Washington, D.C. Tuesday.
D.C. celebrates first statue in U.S. Capitol
A statue of Frederick Douglass will soon be moved to the United States Capitol alongside statues of luminaries from the 50 states, and District of Columbia leaders celebrated the relocation in a Black History Month event on Monday night.
Bill would raise nurse staffing levels in DC
Bill in DC Council would boost nurse staffing levels at hospitals
Commuters' wasted time in traffic costs $121B
Report: US commuters spending more time in traffic, wasted $121B in time and fuel in 2011
Security upgrades at Hoover Building may liven up dull block
The General Services Administration is eyeing a long, drab but well traveled D.C. block for a series of pedestrian-friendly upgrades.
Woman robs 2 banks in 15 minutes
Authorities are looking for a woman who robbed two northwest banks in about 15 minutes.
USDA bans deep fryers in employee cafeterias
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting down on fried foods with a new plan to eliminate deep fryers from the federal department's cafeterias.
New cars roll into D.C. for Washington Auto Show
Two floors full of 700 new and shiny vehicles are on display at the Washington Auto Show at the Washington Convention Center.
Conviction reversed in case tied to D.C. checkpoints
A District of Columbia appeals court has overturned the conviction of a man accused in a 2008 outburst of violence that led police to use neighborhood checkpoints.
DC leaders to celebrate statue relocation
A statue of Frederick Douglass will soon be moved to the United States Capitol alongside statues of luminaries from the 50 states, and District of Columbia leaders are planning to celebrate the move.
Metro project to replace 3 escalators begins
Metro says it is starting to replace three elevators at the Pentagon station on the yellow and blue line.
Former D.C. schools head defends principal firings
Former District of Columbia schools chancellor Michelle Rhee says she thinks she did the right thing when she fired teachers and principals. However, Rhee says she should have done it differently.
Slice of Life: Jan Scruggs, the face behind the 58,000 names
A wall of almost 500 feet of black granite, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a reminder of the lives lost for the nation and its founder.
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