No Furlough Day Repayme...

Today the D.C. Council voted down a proposal that would have repaid D.C. workers for four furlough days they took last year. [ more › ] Read the original here: No Furlough Day Repayments for D.C....

Despite Bribery Scandal...

Despite a Mexican bribery scandal that is complicating plans for some Walmart stores in the U.S., it doesn’t look like there much standing in the way of the six stores D.C. will get. [ more › ] Read more here:  Despite Bribery Scandal, Not Much Stopping Walmart in...

Zimmerman to Go on Disa...

The Nationals announced Friday afternoon that third baseman Ryan Zimmerman will go on the 15-day disabled list. In his place, they are calling up highly valued prospect—and on-field jerk—Bryce Harper. [ more › ] Original post:  Zimmerman to Go on Disabled List, Bryce...

Former Ward 5 ANC Commi...

William Shelton, a former Ward 5 ANC commissioner who spent $28,000 of city funds on himself, was sentenced today to 30 days in jail and 150 days of home confinement, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney for D.C. [ more › ] Read more:  Former Ward 5 ANC Commissioner...

Police Make Arrest in P...

D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier announced this morning that 19-year-old Michael Davis was arrested last night in Petworth after attacking a woman with a hammer. Police are investigating whether he’s linked to three other similar attacks in the area. [ more › ] More...

First Boston, Next New ...

It’s on, Gotham—the Washington Capitals will take on the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Game 1 is Saturday at 3 p.m. [ more › ] View original here:  First Boston, Next New York: Caps to Take on...

Barry Complains Hospita...

At a meeting last night of the board of the University of the District of Columbia, Councilmember Marion Barry (D-Ward made comments complaining about the number of foreign-born nurses at area hospitals. [ more › ] Original post: Barry Complains Hospitals Are Hiring Too Many...

Photo of the Day: April...

Is that Mei Xiang at the Argonaut? Thanks to philliefan99 , we have a better understanding of the deeper challenges facing the Zoo’s giant panda breeding program. ( EXIF .) [ more › ] See the original post here: Photo of the Day: April 24,...

No Change in D.C. Unemp...

The District added 4,000 jobs in March, though the unemployment rate remained flat at 9.8 percent, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Friday in the latest round of local unemployment figures. [ more › ] See original here: No Change in D.C. Unemployment Rate, Though City...

Kwame Gets His Gun, and...

D.C. Council Kwame Brown went shootin’ last week, and he was pretty good at it. [ more › ] Here is the original post: Kwame Gets His Gun, and He’s Pretty Good With It...