New Hampshire House Say...

The New Hampshire House of Representatives today voted down a resolution that would have made the Granite State the first state to officially endorse the prospect of granting full statehood to the District of Columbia. [ more › ] Read the original here: New Hampshire House Says No to...

Harry Thomas, Jr. Defau...

Disgraced former Ward 5 councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. stole over $350,000 from the District, and it doesn’t look like the city will be getting that back anytime soon. [ more › ] Read more:  Harry Thomas, Jr. Defaults on Money Owed to...

Not the Car We Expected...

A Mercedes-Benz with a license plate voicing support for Occupy D.C.? We’d like to know more about the owner. [ more › ] Go here to read the rest:  Not the Car We Expected of Occupy...

D.C.’s Tech Firms...

Mayor Vince Gray said at a press conference today that in building the District’s trade relationship with China, the continuous building boom in the world’s second-largest economy could use the knowledge of D.C.’s tech sector. [ more › ] Read more: D.C.’s Tech...

About Tonight: February...

Tonight: Great Movie Romances at AFI, Veronica Falls at the Black Cat, Meat-Free discounts at food trucks, and the Cherry Challenge at Pizzeria Paradiso. [ more › ] Read the original post: About Tonight: February 8,...

Criticism Comes Quick f...

That there’s criticism of speed cameras in the District isn’t new. And with new cameras catching speeders across the city, new complaints are coming quick. [ more › ] View original here:  Criticism Comes Quick for New D.C. Speed...

Photo of the Day: Febru...

Dogs all over the region are hoping for a snow day so they can wear their winter sweaters, just like this sweet pink and white stripey one melissa.suzanne ‘s dog wore recently while on a hike in Great Falls. The smooth selective focus and dim lighting suggest a slightly sinister...

Less Snow Means Fewer D...

The lack of snow this winter may be depressing for those of us who like winter sports or snow days, but local governments certainly aren’t shedding a tear. [ more › ] Go here to see the original: Less Snow Means Fewer Dollars Spent Dealing With...

Contraception Issue Hea...

Sarah Huisenga, CBS News As GOP front-runner Mitt Romney stepped up his attacks on the Obama administration over the thorny issue of contraceptives and the Catholic Church, Newt Gingrich took on the former Massachusetts governor for enforcing a similar policy during his time in...

Morning Roundup: Foreig...

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: the region’s foreign-born population surges, the Prince George’s County Council approves a five-cent bag fee and Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) won’t ever give up the dream of getting the Redskins back. [ more › ]...

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