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Activists, officials and community leaders are trying to determine what comes next for Ward 5, left without D.C. Council representation after Harry Thomas Jr. pleaded guilty to corruption charges and resigned.
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The U.S. Rep. chided the Park Service as too slow to submit info on the McPherson Square camp.
COLUMN | It doesn’t matter that its president needs new digs, or even that donors paid for the mansion.
State law is ambiguous on whether fantasy sports games are legal.
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What was predicted to be a non-accumulating mix turned into a surprising mostly snow event.
Md. man trained in cryptology, intelligence was ”looking for dying with a gun in my hand,” complaint says.
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One of the great memorials of Northern Virginia, or anywhere, was captured in beautiful color and depth Sunday by Angela B. Pan using high dynamic range photography.
State law is ambiguous on whether fantasy sports games are legal.
The D.C. Public Schools have debuted new online school “scorecards” featuring test scores, attendance, and disciplinary figures.
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In 1943, the Government Girls were tired of their reputation, so they decided to buy a pair of warplanes.
The Wizards’ talented players have little heart and their gritty players have little skill.
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Zuill Bailey did more than just perform all six of Bach’s Suites for Unaccompanied Cello.
Going Out Guide has rounded up the must-see events to fill out your social calendar.
PHOTOS | D.C. natives name their favorite pupusas, pizzas, milkshakes and sandwiches.
If you’re daunted by your New Year’s resolutions, you should see what Wale has planned.
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D.C. has many high-skilled workers who could be affected by a bill.
With Harry L. Thomas Jr.’s guilty plea, the family political dynasty is over for now.
Over a dozen couples emerged after months of outdoor living at the Occupy D.C. camps.
A Tsimshian carver re-created a fable on a 22-foot-long totem pole.
The Brit was regarded as one of the 20th century’s finest graphic artists.
As U.S. troop presence reduces, some families are still facing the cycle of deployment.
Vida Senior Centers is opening a residential complex for people 55 and older, hoping to expand affordable housing options.
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Wizards' Nick Young greets fans
Washington Wizards guard Nick Young signed autographs and took pictures with fans on Monday. (Jan. 10)
Hangout with Dr. Gridlock: Metro's GM talks fare hikes
Metro General Manager Richard Sarles chats with Dr. Gridlock (aka Robert Thomson), Dana Hedgpeth (aka @postmetrogirl on Twitter) and special guests in a Google+ Hangout.
Post Sports Live: Where to start with winless Wizards? (10:00)
The Washington Post's Michael Lee joins the Post Sports Live crew to assess the myriad problems ailing the Wizards, including an overall lack of talent, depth and professionalism.
Post Sports Live: Tebow, Wizards and Penn State (39:17)
The Post Sports Live crew breaks down Tim Tebow and the NFL playoffs, examines the sad state of the winless Washington Wizards and LaVar Arrington provides commentary on the hiring of Penn State's new football coach Bill O'Brien.
Potomac School's Cullen Hamilton is bound for Holy Cross
The Potomac School's Cullen Hamilton is bound for Holy Cross. (Jan. 8) (Matt Harris for Synthesis/Koubaroulis LLC./The Washington Post)
Bishop McNamara's Carrie Alexander is bound for Drexel
Bishop McNamara guard Carrie Alexander will be playing basketball at Drexel University next year. (Jan. 8)
For Coolidge's Maurice Jeffers, Delaware feels like home
The 6-foot-8 senior is heading to the University of Delaware to continue to work on his game. (Jan. 8)
Riverdale Baptist edges H.D. Woodson
The top-ranked Crusaders beat No. 9 H.D. Woodson behind 22 points and seven rebounds from Jonquel Jones.
West Springfield beats T.C. Williams, 49-48
West Springfield beats T.C. Williams by a score of 49-48.
Obama dines downtown with contest winners
In a sort of power lunch for the not-so-powerful, President Barack Obama broke bread Friday with four winners of a contest for people who give to his campaign in small amounts. (Jan. 6)
Post Sports Live: Will Redskins re-sign Grossman?
Rick Maese joins Post Sports Live to discuss the Redskins' key free agents and forecast which players are most likely to return next season.
The Washington Post's LaVar Arrington, Rick Maese, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe look back at the Redskins' 6-10 season and preview what promises to be a very busy offseason for Mike Shanahan.
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