Metro's IG opens Silver Line construction review
Metro's Office of Inspector General will be keeping a close eye on the construction on the Silver Line, per an announcement Tuesday. Published September 19, 2018
Julia Airey
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D.C. Council holds hearing on independent education research group
The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would wrest some control of city schools from Mayor Muriel Bowser by creating an independent research group to analyze education data and report directly to lawmakers. Published September 18, 2018
D.C. Council's tipped minimum wage hearing draws hundreds
The D.C. Council held a crowded, contentious public hearing Monday on an initiative that eventually would raise the city's tipped minimum wage to $15 an hour. Published September 17, 2018
Christian camp welcomes hundreds of Florence evacuees for shelter, food, activities
Hundreds of evacuees from Hurricane Florence, many of them with children and pets, made their way through the Smoky Mountains this weekend to a Christian summer camp, relieved to find shelter from the deadly storm. Published September 16, 2018
Hurricane Florence begins battering Carolinas: 'Today the threat becomes a reality'
The outer edge of Hurricane Florence began scouring the Carolina coastline Thursday, as people banded together to help evacuees find safe harbor. Meteorologists said the leading edge of the massive storm on Thursday buffeted Cape Lookout, North Carolina, with 68 mph sustained winds that gusted to 85 mph. Published September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence expected to create 'life-threatening' conditions
The National Weather Service on Wednesday warned that Hurricane Florence could create "life-threatening conditions," as the massive storm weakened to a Category 3 gale packing 120 mph winds on a collision course with the Carolinas. Published September 12, 2018
Trump: Federal government is 'totally prepared' for Hurricane Florence
President Trump said Tuesday that the federal government is "totally prepared" for Hurricane Florence and declared states of emergency in Virginia and the Carolinas after meeting with Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long. Mr. Trump's declaration allows for federal assistance in hard-hit areas. Published September 11, 2018
D.C. Election Board kicks another candidate off the ballot, citing fake signatures
The D.C. Board of Elections has kicked business-favorite candidate S. Kathryn Allen off the November ballot after an inquiry into the signatures on her petition. Published September 11, 2018
D.C.-area water taxi looks to woo commuters as alternative to traffic nightmares, Metro shutdowns
Water taxi riders now can travel to and from The Wharf, the Navy Yard, Georgetown, National Harbor and Alexandria. Google Maps started listing the taxi routes online this summer while Metro was creating severe service interruptions to resolve maintenance issues. Published September 10, 2018
Maryland schools close 2 hours early because of 'overworked' air conditioners
Prince George's County Public Schools dismissed all students two hours early, and 10 public schools in Baltimore County canceled classes as temperatures soared into the 90s on Wednesday and officials said air conditioning systems were "overworked." Published September 5, 2018
Potomac Construction vice president indicted in bribing of Metro official
The Vice-President of a Maryland construction firm has been indicted for bribing a Metro official, according to the transit agency's Office of Inspector General. Published September 5, 2018
Judge declines to issue restraining order
A D.C. Superior Court judge declined Tuesday to issue a restraining order that would have paused the city's search for a new schools chancellor but allowed a lawsuit against city officials over the search to proceed. Published September 4, 2018
School bus cameras help catch illegally passing drivers in Maryland, ticketing $10M
Area drivers are paying tens of millions of dollars worth of tickets for illegally passing stopped school buses, according to a new data by the Mid-Atlantic AAA. Published September 4, 2018
D.C. extends dockless bike program, requires bikes to have locks
The District Department of Transportation is extending its 2017 pilot program for dockless bikes but will require bikeshare companies to fit them with locks to prevent them from tipping over. Published August 30, 2018
Metro track repairs may slow down Labor Day weekend travel plans
Labor Day travelers will have to contend with Metro maintenance delays and major traffic across the greater Washington area this weekend. Published August 30, 2018
D.C. residents have little help in dealing with bad neighbors, say legal experts
D.C. residents are often left to their own devices in dealing with loud, aggressive or even violent neighbors, landlord-tenant legal experts say. Published August 30, 2018
D.C. police arrest second suspect in 10-year-old girl's murder
Metropolitan Police announced Monday the arrest of a second suspect in a shooting last month that left a 10-year-old girl dead, adding that officers are still looking for three other suspects. Published August 27, 2018
Second suspect arrested for murder of Makiyah Wilson and shooting spree
Police say they have arrested a second suspect early Monday morning for the murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson. Published August 27, 2018
Parents, teacher sue over District's schools chancellor search
A group of parents and one teacher are suing the D.C. government for not assigning enough parents and students to the search panel for the public school system's next chancellor. Published August 23, 2018
D.C. block party pays tribute to Ben's Chili Bowl
Hundreds of people packed U Street NW Wednesday for an all-day block party celebrating the 60th anniversary of the District's iconic Ben's Chili Bowl. Published August 22, 2018
