House barber retires after 30 years

A barber who for 30 years has cut the hair of Congressmen and staff members at the Rayburn House Office Building has retired.

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March of Dimes celebrates 75 years

Walkers of all ages took part in the 44th March for Babies as the March of Dimes celebrates 75 years of protecting babies.

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Air and Space Museum celebrates space exploration

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TR Bridge to close for movie filming

Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to be shut down Saturday for movie filming

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DC officials end 2nd week of Potholepalooza

DC officials end 2nd week of annual Potholepalooza campaign

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2nd 'Running of the Chihuahuas' taking place in DC

Second annual 'Running of the Chihuahuas' taking place in Washington

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Fire shuts down Labor Dept. building in DC

Fire shuts down Labor Dept. building in DC to most workers; employment report issued as usual

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Researchers studying why college kids get the mumps

The outbreaks at area college campuses are part of a national pattern and researchers are trying to determine why college students are at risk for a childhood disease.

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Lonely elephant to join herd at National Zoo in DC

A new elephant will be joining the herd at the National Zoo in Washington after her companion died at a zoo in Louisiana.

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'Once Wild' aims for artistic revolution (Video)

"Once Wild: Isadora in Russia" opens this weekend at Georgetown University's Davis Performing Arts Center in collaboration with Word Dance Theater.

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Local historical sites plan weekend of open house events

To engage the public and encourage local residents to "get to know" the 24 contestants, the historical sites will host open houses May 4-5.

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Ethics board admonishes DC Councilmember Orange

DC Councilmember Vincent Orange admonished over business closure incident

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Rabid raccoon found in D.C. neighborhood

The D.C. Department of Health is warning residents to be on alert after a rabid raccoon was found in a Northwest neighborhood.

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Campaign against synthetic marijuana launched in D.C.

A new campaign in the District aims to warning young people about a dangerous but popular product: fake weed.

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Metro DC sheds staid image to put young designers on fashion runway

he nation's capital has long been known as a place full of stuffy gray suits and neatly pressed ties, but these days, designers are loosening the top button.

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Making a traditional margarita for Cinco de Mayo

For many Americans, sipping a nice, cold margarita goes hand-in-hand with celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Here's how you can make a delicious one at home.

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Star Wars fans: May the 4th is your day

Calling all Jedis: It's time to dust off the old light saber.

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National Cathedral hosts Flower Mart festival

National Cathedral in DC hosts Flower Mart family festival with plants, food and entertainment

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New traffic patterns at Union Station unveiled

Long-planned improvements in the flow of traffic at one of D.C.'s worst traffic circles are now a reality.

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National Mall overhaul draws $10M gift from VW

Plan to overhaul neglected site on National Mall draws $10 million gift from Volkswagen

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