D.C., Md. & Va.
D.C. Council member Vince Gray endorses Wendell Felder in Ward 7 race
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Gray’s endorsement may stand out in a race with 10 Democrats vying for the nomination.
Riders give Metro high marks in poll but still worry about crime
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Metro riders give the system its highest ratings in the past decade, including for reliability and value, though many remain wary of crime on the rail service.
D.C.-area forecast: Nice today with increasing clouds ahead of weekend raindrops
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Our workweek ends tranquilly, but the weekend looks at least partially damp on the edge of a rainstorm.
D.C. clears major homeless encampment, but critical housing problems linger
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More than 60 people living in tents and other shelters in the Foggy Bottom area were forcibly evicted by the city and the National Park Service.
Democratic race to replace Rep. Wexton gets first negative attack
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Ads from a D.C.-based group target former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, who is considered a leading contender in the party’s June primary election.
PM Update: Remaining pleasant and mild through Friday
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It’s a tranquil end to the workweek as rather nice weather retains control for another day.
In Md. Senate race, Hogan pivots on abortion and backs Roe
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Candidates for U.S. Senate in Maryland signaled an intense focus in the long slog to November on abortion rights, an issue proven to animate voters.
Person fatally struck by commuter train in Northeast Washington
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Person fatally struck by commuter train in Northeast Washington.
A congressman spared prison as a teen tells D.C. to be tough on youth
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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) wants to control D.C. criminal sentencing, including the kind of leniency that spared him prison time as a teen facing drug charges.
GOP primary battle turns Va.’s 5th District into a political Tilt-a-Whirl
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Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.)and Del. John McGuire (R-Goochland) are denouncing each other as RINOs — Republicans in name only.
DCPS chancellor slams Mendelson plan to shift central office funds to schools
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The chancellor of D.C. Public Schools has fired back against a council proposal to send $25.4 million from the central office budget to individual schools.
She left the CIA in frustration. Now her spy novel is racking up awards.
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I.S. Berry scored rave reviews and awards for her literary debut, “The Peacock and the Sparrow,” a novel mined from her time at the CIA.
Poll finds growing public concern over safety in D.C. despite drop in crime
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Fewer than 1 in 4 District residents feel safe in their neighborhoods, down from 29 percent last year, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll
D.C.-area forecast: Warmth and a little sun break through before a showery weekend
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Highs reach the pleasant 70s the next two days; more than an inch of rain could fall this weekend.
House votes to block D.C. Council from changing sentencing laws
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The legislation would face more hurdles in the Democratic-controlled Senate, including the Senate filibuster, requiring 60 votes to advance.
PM Update: Warmer Thursday with minimal chance of rain
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We’ll see some clearing tonight. Sunshine should try to make more of an appearance tomorrow.
Montana senator affirms opposition to RFK site bill during Senate hearing
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Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) again called on the Commanders to reach a deal with the family of Walter “Blackie” Wetzel and members of the Blackfeet Tribe.
Loudoun considers delayed-start days to give teachers training time
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Loudoun County schools has proposed delaying the start of classes by two hours on 16 days next school year to help free up time to train on new teaching standards.
D.C. scrapped plan for Connecticut Ave. bike lane. Lawmakers want it back.
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D.C. Council’s transportation committee recommended including the bike lane in the city’s budget and criticized the mayor’s office for ditching the plan.
Whistleblower says DOT kept important truck safety info from the public
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Families who lost loved ones in crashes with large trucks and people with national organizations are now calling for an investigation