Tag Archives: Washington DC

• News

  Chandra Levy closed hearings

  New hearings in the Chandra Levy case are adding to the mystery of what really happened to the 24-year-old.
• News

  National Cathedral to perform same-sex marriages

  Same-sex couples will soon be able to marry in one of the nation’s most prominent churches — the Washington National Cathedral.
• News

  Radiation-scanning helicopter surveys Washington D.C.

  A helicopter will fly low this week, endlessly prowling the city to map its radiation signature.
• News

  New Amtrak routes link Richmond to Norfolk, DC

  Tuesday marks the first day of a new way for Central Virginians to make their way to Hampton Roads and our nation’s capital.
• News

  State Department fire leaves four people injured

  A flash fire in the ductwork of the State Department injured four people Saturday, including three who were sent to a hospital, fire officials said.
• Offbeat

  Praying passenger forces emergency landing

  So far the man detained has not been charged with a crime.
• News

  CIA Director Petraeus resigns over extramarital affair

  CIA Director David Petraeus submitted his resignation to President Barack Obama.
• News

  Baby panda born at National Zoo in Washington

  Mei Xiang, the National Zoo’s female giant panda, gave birth to a cub Sunday night.
• News

  As earthquake anniversary nears, damage remains at National Cathedral

  The cathedral has launched a fundraising campaign to pay for repairs called “Restore the Glory.”
• News

  Suspect criticized group’s politics before DC shooting

  The complaint accuses Floyd Lee Corkins II, 28, of a federal firearms violation and assault with intent to kill.
• News / Offbeat / Weather / Weather Blog

  NASA satellite sees when the lights go out in the city

  Compare the night city lights from Richmond to D.C. before and after Friday’s derecho.
• News / Sports

  Richmond cheers ‘Skins training camp decision but grandmother cheers even louder

  Even if you’re not a Redskins’ fan, you’ll be seeing plenty of burgundy and gold in the River City for the rest of this decade.