Gallaudet worker says she’s not anti-gay
Chief diversity officer explains why she signed Md. petition for a same-sex marriage referendum.
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Vote follows recent report that alleged the council member violated rules in land development plan.
Kaine courts women, Allen focuses on defense cuts
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Both Senate candidates focused on key constituencies in Northern Virginia events.
Panda fans compete for chance to work with the bears in China
Semifinalists in the “Global Pambassador” program competed in Washington.
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The 2012 Fall Guide
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Whether you like indoor or outdoor events, we’ve got tips for the best local destinations.
Washingtology quiz of the day: Pacific Circle
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Which once-remote area of D.C. was originally called Pacific Circle?
Washingtology quiz of the day: The Height Act
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Who can alter the Height Act to allow D.C.’s buildings to shoot skyward?
Washingtology quiz of the day: Corcoran Gallery of Art
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Statues of what animal guard the 17th Street entrance to the Corcoran Gallery of Art?
The silence after the shootings
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INTERSECTIONS | Seven people were wounded in seven days at one street corner in Northeast D.C.
Life in the ballpark’s shadow
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In the latest installment in our series of trips to D.C. street corners, ‘Natitude’ is tough to sell.
Violinist sets the street soundtrack
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In Georgetown, a violinist hopes his music provides a balm for those passing by, and for himself.
Artist creates ‘a little Paris’ in D.C.
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Who needs a studio when you have the inspiration of the city? His spot: Ninth and Rhode Island NW.
PostLocal's Va.-Md.-D.C. bloggers
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Arlington’s progressive approach to governing
County’s support for streetcars and the arts is attracting closer looks.
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You can vote for Santa Claus in Md.
Former NYC police official Thomas Patrick O’Connor changed his name to Santa Claus and made it on Maryland’s presidential ballot.
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D.C. Council is sued after refusing to disclose members’ e-mails
A group of transparency advocates is challenging the council's policy of not sharing work-related e-mails sent or received on personal accounts.
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D.C. students test Teach to One learning system
Teach to One puts a computer algorithm in charge of figuring out what each child needs to learn each day.
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A real liquidation sale
Before it begins renovations on its pond, the National Arboretum is selling its surplus stock of ornamental carp.
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A crowning recovery
Alexis Hanford, who was struck with what is known as “flesh-eating disease,” was Walt Whitman High’s homecoming “Princess.”
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Georgetown’s mascot-in-training
Jack Junior, a 10-month-old bulldog, faces a big test at Midnight Madness on Friday.
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Blessings for the animals
Many dogs -- and a few other animals, too -- came to Washington National Cathedral on Sunday for the annual St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals.
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Stars shine on Maryland
Celebrities are lending their voices to issues that Maryland voters will decide in November.
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Occupy D.C. protesters mark first anniversary
About 50 members of the movement took to the streets Monday morning.
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Police horses compete in D.C.-themed obstacle course
Horses competed on a sod course that was designed around mini versions of Washington’s landmarks.
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Military family reunited at Nationals game
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