Facing an Oct. 30 deadline, GOP leaders proposed a remedial redistricting map to replace one deemed unconstitutional because of the way black voters were concentrated into a few districts.
D.C. police chief Peter Newsham said it was likely a random attack.
Valerie Ervin, who supported Rushern L. Baker III, got a job with a six-figure salary in the Prince George’s County school system.
Allen Williams, 28, was arrested in connection with the exposure incidents in Reston.
Jamal Speaks, who says he is homeless, was not allowed to play for Ballou’s football team last weekend, allegedly on the instructions of the high school’s principal. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)
Jamal Speaks, who says he is homeless, was not allowed to play for Ballou’s football team last weekend, allegedly on the instructions of the high school’s principal. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)
18-year old Jamal Speaks, who is hoping to secure a college football scholarship, was dressed for Saturday's game before being told the principal wouldn't let him play.
It’s likely that the six new stations, and potentially even some of the trains running along that segment, will be operated and maintained by private contractors — a move that Metro suggests would save money.

A woman pleaded guilty to possessing poison before her boyfriend’s death.

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This is not about Initiative 77. It’s about feeling heard in a divided city.

S. Kathryn Allen, the best-funded challenger in the race, was disqualified from the ballot, giving Bussey-Reeder an opening.

Wednesday is set to be the clearest, sunniest day the D.C. area has witnessed in about two weeks. That's a really long cloudy streak for September in the capital.

Speed and weather may have been factors, police said.

The 30-second spot introduces the political newcomer as a businessman and veteran.

We finally break free of the clouds today, and tomorrow looks quite nice too.

Republican governor ahead of challenger by 22 points, with considerable Democratic support.

Officials said the victim was unconscious and unresponsive.

Phil Rapp, who had been an informal adviser, will take a leading role.

The alert, which students received Monday evening, was prompted by information from AccuWeather, a private company that sometimes works with public bodies.

A Southwest Airlines flight was diverted from Reagan National Airport due to weather. That was just the beginning.

The complaint claims the county executive candidate exceeded limits on how much money one can take from affiliated groups. The candidate disagrees.

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A longtime educator says that closing the achievement gap begins with attending to her students state of mind.

A staff member in the Democrat’s office sent out an invitation to a Jealous fundraiser from their county email.

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