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Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 09/26/2012

Have you visited your library lately?

By Local Living staff

Take our poll and tell us what service you use most at your public library.

By Local Living staff | 05:30 PM ET, 09/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 09/26/2012

Anacostia takes first steps to creating a business improvement district (#DMVReads)

By Andy Smith

A five-member board has been appointed and hopes to start hiring employees in March 2013.

By Andy Smith | 03:32 PM ET, 09/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 09/24/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Take the quiz.

By Andy Smith

Know which president was the first to have running water in the White Hosut? Take the Washingtology quiz.

By Andy Smith | 12:24 PM ET, 09/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:27 PM ET, 09/21/2012

Park(ing) Day around the world

By Emily Ingram

In dozens of cities, including D.C., sidewalks and parking spots are being turned into green spaces.

By Emily Ingram | 08:27 PM ET, 09/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 09/21/2012

Uber car service relies on customer outrage to fight regulations (#DMVReads)

By Andy Smith

The dispatch car service may have found a new way for start-ups to take on restrictive regulations.

By Andy Smith | 02:31 PM ET, 09/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 09/21/2012

Fans line up for Apple’s new iPhone 5 in D.C. area

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Eager customers in D.C. area rush to get their hands on the device.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 08:54 AM ET, 09/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 09/18/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Take the quiz.

By Andy Smith

Know what style of painting Shaw resident Alana Thomas followed? Take the Washingtology quiz.

By Andy Smith | 10:27 AM ET, 09/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 09/17/2012

What should the National Zoo panda cub be named? (#namethepanda)

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Share your suggestions in the comments and on Twitter using #namethepanda.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 09:02 AM ET, 09/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 09/10/2012

Commemorating the Sept. 11 attacks in the Washington area

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Prayer services, wreath-layings, volunteer work, cultural events and blood drives will mark the day.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 06:15 PM ET, 09/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 09/10/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Take the quiz.

By Andy Smith

Know from which local university the football team invented the huddle? Take the Washingtology Quiz.

By Andy Smith | 02:15 PM ET, 09/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 09/07/2012

Alligator on the loose in Maryland is captured

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

The reptile was reportedly roaming through a small Eastern Shore town before it was caught on Wednesday.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 10:21 AM ET, 09/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 09/07/2012

Fashion’s Night Out gives Georgetown a reason to party

By Cara Kelly and Lavanya Ramanathan

The annual fashion event is solidifying its place on D.C.’s social calendar.

By Cara Kelly and Lavanya Ramanathan | 09:50 AM ET, 09/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:55 AM ET, 09/06/2012

Dogs rescued from Hurricane Isaac headed for Washington

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Animals left stranded and homeless in the wake of the hurricane will receive treatment and shelter.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 06:55 AM ET, 09/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Are you a Washingtologist? Take the quiz.

By Andy Smith

Know what American treasure is not available for public view in D.C. on Labor Day? Take the Washingtology quiz.

By Andy Smith | 04:42 PM ET, 09/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 08/31/2012

Labor Day guide: Travel, weather, beaches, parties and more

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

A guide to the unofficial end of summer, with details on travel, weather, beaches and more.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard | 09:58 AM ET, 08/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

The Buzz: September, 2012