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D.C. is 9th most expensive city in U.S.
Costly housing market keeps Washington region’s cost of living high, report says.
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Paint homes in one day? For this company, it’s the only way to get paid.
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The District designed retail space to attract the jewelry maker to Connecticut Ave. and K Street NW.
Humidity takes over as warm week turns toasty before cooler holiday
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Ask Boswell: Your sports Qs answered
TRANSCRIPT | Post columnist weighs in on Nationals’ pitching struggles and lacking bullpen.
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Thousands attended Chuck Brown’s funeral. But if anyone wanted to shed a tear for Chuck they needed to squeeze it in between dance sessions — the funeral was a party.
Remembering Chuck Brown, creator of go-go music
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Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose
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Grandmother missing after arrival at D.C. airport
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Bill Clinton, Elie Wiesel mark Holocaust Museum’s 20 years
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McMillian commits to Virginia Tech
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D.C. athletes wish you a happy Valentine’s Day
Washington Wizards and Capitals players say happy Valentine’s Day, each in their native language. Athletes include Alex Ovechkin, Tomas Kundratek, Jan Vesely, Michal Neuvirth, Kevin Seraphin, Marcus Johansson and Karl Alzner.
A pillow fight on the National Mall
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‘Crime and Punishment’ for juvenile offenders
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Pomp in purple
Howard University holds its 145th commencement ceremony, with former president Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker.
Blue Mass ceremony honors first responders
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