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National Police Week Begins, as Do Parking Complaints

It's National Police Week in D.C., which means it's also Complain About National Police Week Week. [ more › ]

Tommy Wells to Officially Enter 2014 Mayoral Race on Saturday

The field for the 2014 D.C. mayoral election will officially be larger than one on Saturday, when Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) formally jumps in the race. [ more › ]

Look at This Fcking Hipster Poll

Almost a quarter polled think there should be a hipster tax. [ more › ]

Tommy Wells will launch mayoral run Saturday

D.C. Council member Tommy Wells will bring more than three months of exploration to an end Saturday when he formally launches his mayoral campaign at a rally in Northeast Washington. Wells (D-Ward 6), who announced the noon rally in an … Continue reading ?

Protesters Accuse LivingSocial of Selling 'Deadly Deals'

A group of demonstrators says LivingSocial's recreational packages featuring guns followed by alcohol are turning it into "DyingSocial." [ more › ]

About Tonight: May 13, 2013

Tonight: DC height restrictions, hip-hop dance, Bobby McFerrin, and the Caps game. Plus our picks for later this week, including storytelling, short films, beer tasting, and more. [ more › ]

WTOP's Says Its Website Is Now Malware Free After Attack

WTOP first reported the hack on Tuesday, and informed users by email Sunday. [ more › ]

Washington National Cathedral Gets Most Votes in American Express Preservation Contest

The Washington National Cathedral and George Washington's estate at Mount Vernon, Va. are each getting $100,000 in historic preservation money from American Express. [ more › ]

Cuccinelli’s populist new ad

A new campaign ad from the Cuccinelli campaign, this one not only featuring the candidate (sans necktie), but also fixed on a theme: tax reduction/reform: Quick points… This is the ad from Mayberry. Shot in what looks like a hardware...Show More Summary

Children Join Protest to Save Max's Best Ice Cream

Fifth graders protested to save the sweet treat purveyor. [ more › ]

Vince and Ron share a stage

In the latest reminder that there’s unfinished business between federal prosecutors and Mayor Vincent C. Gray, WRC-TV cameras on Friday captured Gray and U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen Jr. awkwardly sharing the spotlight at a police memorial event. The awkwardness includes the top prosecutor … Continue reading ?

A Mess for the Masses: DCist Hits the Sweetlife Festival

DCist’s team spent 10 hours sloshing through the Merriweather Post Pavilion mud at this year's Sweetlife Festival to bring you the day's highlights, and its rainy, muddy dregs. [ more › ]

District Reaches Halfway Mark in 'Potholepalooza' Road Work

Either the District Department of Transportation has become more industrious, or the roads around town really were that chopped up. [ more › ]

Morning Roundup: Delivery Edition

In the news: Housing market expected to keep improving, Bonds proposes tax break for some seniors, Capitals go to Game 7. [ more › ]

To keep Arlington's Iwo Jima memorial trash free, trash cans are removed by the park service

It may seem counterintuitive to some, but in order to keep the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington less cluttered with trash, the National Park Service has removed the trash cans. The ever-vigilant folks at ARLNow.Com reported this...Show More Summary

D.C. Council Hinting Food Truck Regulations Might Need More Time in the Oven

After seven hours, the big legislative showdown over the District government's proposed regulations... is finally over. [ more › ]

Marnie Stern @ Black Cat

Marnie Stern's voice was shot last night, but her ability to shred like a master remained unaffected by the wear and tear of touring. [ more › ]

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