Once the Capital of Boring Food, Washington Evolves to Culinary Cutting Edge

It’s not just half-smokes and mumbo sauce anymore

House committee discusses combatting heroin epidemic

Baltimore City’s health commissioner joins a panel updating the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the growing problem of abuse of illegal opioids, like heroin, as well as controlled substances, like oxycodone.

D.C. streetcar opens doors to public after long wait

Despite going incredibly over budget and taking years to complete, the Washington DC streetcar system is finally open.

Washington’s Cherry Trees Bloom in Eastern “Heat Wave”

Visitors at the National Mall are seeing a familiar sight at an unusual time of the year, as the recent rash of warm weather in the area has led to a second bloom for some cherry trees.

Maryland Health Officials Lower Testing Age for Lead Poisoning

State mandates that children aged one and two should undergo blood tests to detect lead levels

Pakistan Leader Says U.S.-Pakistan Ties Critical in Terrorism Fight

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif calls for U.S. support to restore peace between Pakistan – Afghanistan

Selling Faith and Buttons

Visitors to the National Mall look to souvenir vendors to capture their experience. And for those visiting Washington in the hopes of seeing Pope Francis could find plenty to take back home as reminders of their visit and the Pope’s trip to America.

Pope’s Speech to Congress Brings Hundreds To the National Mall

Visitors from across the country gathered at the National Mall on Thursday to hear Pope Francis’ unprecedented address to a joint session of Congress.

Pope’s Washington Visit Means Transportation Delays

The papal events are expected to attract several hundred thousand visitors to Washington over the course of the three-day visit Tuesday through Thursday.

Social Media, Apps Make Their Mark on D.C. Businesses

Get charged by an app, pay with an app – a look into how social media and apps are changing the business scene in the District.