WASHINGTON – When the colonies broke off from British control to become the United States, one of their rallying cries was “no taxation without representation.” Now, 243 years later, license plates in the nation’s capital city bear the same message…
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House Democrats introduce bill to combat voter suppression
On the eve of the 54th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches for civil rights, House Democrats introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at returning to the federal government the authority to protect voting rights in states with histories of discriminatory practices.
Thousands visit U.S. Capitol to pay last respects to Bush
WASHINGTON – As George Herbert Walker Bush lay in state Tuesday under the grand United States Capitol Rotunda, thousands filed silently past his flag-draped coffin in final tribute. The viewing opened to the public at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. According…
District aims to boost infrastructure jobs with training academy
The District of Columbia and local utility companies aim to eliminate a shortage of qualified and trained professionals in the city’s infrastructure industry with a new training academy.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and the 50 year anniversary of his assassination
It’s been 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis. Many gathered around his memorial in D.C.on Wednesday to recall his mission and many accomplishments.
What you need to know about the SCMAGLEV project
Work on the high-speed superconducting magnetic levitation (SCMAGLEV) system could begin as soon as 2019.
WMATA delays prompt backlash on Twitter after #Back2Good campaign launch
Orange and Silver Lines were significantly delayed on Wednesday due to a brake malfunction that led to single-tracking trains.
Montgomery County students walk out of class, demand change in gun legislation
Hundreds of Montgomery County students joined with others from around the region in a rally in front of the White House on Wednesday. The students say they wanted to add their voice to the students from Douglas High School in calling for changes in the law to prevent massacres at schools like the one last week at the Parkland, Florida school that left 17 students and faculty members dead.
Maryland SoccerPlex and D.C. United prep for unusual season home opener
With the 2018 MLS season set to start early next month, D.C. United will play its home opener against the Houston Dynamo at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Montgomery County.