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D.C. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier said signs of Bloods and Crips gang activity are increasing in the city.
D.C. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier said signs of Bloods and Crips gang activity are increasing in the city.

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West Coast Gangs Are Making Inroads

The emergence of Bloods and Crips has contributed to several homicides in Pr. George's and has become a growing concern in D.C.


14 D.C. Schools Named to Cash Program

D.C. officials identified schools where middle schoolers will be eligible for up to $100 a month in cash awards for good test scores and behavior.


District Schools News
14 Schools Named to D.C. Program to Motivate Students With Cash
(Post, August 29, 2008; Page B01)

Survey to Study Math Curriculum: Panel to Suggest Changes by Jan.
(Post, August 28, 2008; Page LZ01)

Better or Worse, It's Rhee's School System Now: Her First Year Has Left a Big Impact
(Post, August 25, 2008; Page A01)

D.C. Tries Cash as a Motivator In School: Initiative Is Aimed At Middle Grades
(Post, August 22, 2008; Page A01)

In Second Year, Rhee Is Facing Major Tests: Chancellor Is National Figure
(Post, August 21, 2008; Page DZ01)
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District Crime News
A Chronic Criminal Dies, a Stranger to His Children
(Post, August 24, 2008; Page C01)

D.C. SUPERIOR COURT: 2 Men Get More Than 20 Years in Robbery, Shooting
(Post, August 23, 2008; Page B05)

D.C. SUPERIOR COURT: Man Remains Jailed in Girl's Strangling
(Post, August 22, 2008; Page B04)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY: Area Police Chase and Arrest Four In Wheaton Robbery, Carjacking
(Post, August 15, 2008; Page B05)

TAX OFFICE SCAM: 'Remorseful' Friend of Accused Ringleader Pleads Guilty
(Post, August 14, 2008; Page B04)
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District Government News
14 Schools Named to D.C. Program to Motivate Students With Cash
(Post, August 29, 2008; Page B01)

For D.C. Schools, A Pretty Good Day 1: Few Problems Reported After Dash to Finish $200 Million in Renovations
(Post, August 26, 2008; Page B01)

Better or Worse, It's Rhee's School System Now: Her First Year Has Left a Big Impact
(Post, August 25, 2008; Page A01)

Barry's Challengers in Ward 8 Race Eager to Take the Community Into a New Era
(Post, August 25, 2008; Page B01)

Strong Feb. 12 Win Fueled Obama's Nomination, Many Say
(Post, August 24, 2008; Page A07)
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