Washington D.C.: Latest News, Pictures & Videos

Road closings planned for weekend rally in D.C.
10/1/10 10:42 PM
The One Nation Working Together rally will take place on the National Mall this weekend, causing road closures in downtown D.C.
Gangplank Marina community uneasy about redevelopment plans
9/29/10 8:15 PM
The future remains murky for more than 100 residents who live at the Gangplank Marina in Southwest Washington, D.C.
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300 apply for jobs at Columbia Heights IHOP
9/27/10 6:34 PM
A new restaurant is opening in Columbia Heights and it's bringing in 100 new jobs.
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Colbert, Stewart expecting 60K at D.C. rallies
9/22/10 8:19 PM
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are anticipating bigger crowds at their rallies on the National Mall. (Photo: AP)
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Meryl Streep backs building of national women's history museum in D.C.
9/21/10 10:52 PM
One group is working to change the lack of a national women's history museum in Washington D.C. and they're getting some big backers.
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International Literacy Day in D.C.
9/8/10 8:18 AM
One World Education is a local organization promoting multiple levels of literacy by improving and celebrating youth writing.
Costumed fans pour in to Verizon Center to see Lady Gaga
9/7/10 11:57 PM
She's one of the music industry's hottest stars and she is never short on controversy. Lady Gaga performed at the Verizon Center Tuesday night.
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Yorktown wins, Wakefield falls in first games
9/3/10 10:57 AM
Yorktown defeated the visiting Wilson Tigers from Washington, D.C., 32-14.
Touchstone Gallery to reopen
9/2/10 8:25 AM
The grand opening for the new Touchstone Gallery will be Sept. 10, from 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at 901 New York Ave. NW site.

D.C. launches program to give HIV tests at DMV
10/1/10 5:32 PM
The District is getting in the drivers seat in an attempt to curb the city's HIV problem.
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1 dead after shooting on U Street
9/28/10 11:12 PM
Relatives have identified the person killed after a shooting and subsequent car crash near a funeral for a young woman who was recently shot to death.
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1 in 7 men who have sex with men in D.C. is HIV positive
9/24/10 6:22 PM
Alarming news about the spread of HIV in the nation's capital: the numbers are staggering when it comes to the African American community.
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Man in critical condition after Southeast shooting
9/22/10 10:59 AM
Metropolitan Police say a man has been shot in Southeast. It happened around 8 p.m.
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The accidental amateur landlord in D.C.
9/14/10 5:32 PM
During the past 15 years, Shelly Parker has owned five homes in the district.
Study: Md., D.C. highways among worst
9/8/10 6:11 AM
Maryland's and the District's highway systems are among the worst in the nation in terms of quality and cost, while Virginia's major roads have performed much better, according to a new report.
D.C. region braces for 'Terrible Traffic Tuesday'
9/7/10 6:12 AM
With Labor Day weekend officially over, AAA Mid- Atlantic says Tuesday could be the worst traffic day the Washington area has seen in months.
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Mary Cheh endorses Gray
9/2/10 11:36 AM
Cheh will start campaigning for Gray in Ward 3 Sept. 2.
Amtrak alters service this weekend in D.C. and Northern Va.
9/2/10 7:38 AM
Train 95 will terminate in Washington, DC, instead of Newport News.

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