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PAVE Helps Teens Deal with Sexual Abuse
PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment) is a non-profit founded by Angela Rose to help high schoolers overcome and speak out on sexual abuse.
Metro Decides Against Fare Increase, Major Service Cuts
Metro will not see an increase in fares or make major cuts in train service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board of directors decided Thursday in response to next year’s budget issues.
Repairs Continue at Washington National Cathedral Three Years After Earthquake
The Washington National Cathedral opened its doors Thursday morning in honor of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill happening around the country. The Cathedral was severely damaged by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the Washington metropolitan area in August of 2011.
D.C. Drivers Fuel Ridesharing Competition With Creativity
The giant stuffed pink moustache affixed to the front of Elizabeth Croydon’s silver Mazda Tribute isn’t just for decoration. It means she’s a driver for Lyft, one of the half-dozen ridesharing companies competing for passengers in Washington, D.C.
Trading Stilettos for Shoulder Pads
WASHINGTON- The D.C. Divas are a full tackle professional women’s football team. This group of elite female athletes proves that when it comes to breaking barriers, they tackle them head on.
Transportation Study Highlights Need for Safe Winter Driving
With Maryland and many other areas of the country having to battle the winter on treacherous roads, the American Highway Users Alliance is out with the results of a study on the importance of keeping the roads clear during the difficult winter months.
National Zoo’s Baby Panda Gets Her Public Debut
Animal lovers had to wait five excruciating months since her birth, but Bao Bao was finally put on full display in the panda house at the National Zoo. Dressed in warm coats and panda hats, fans showed up bright and early for the unveiling.
Robin Hood Tax Would Increase Revenue, Rep. Donna Edwards Says
Proponents argue the financial transaction tax would serve to reign in the high-risk and speculative behavior on Wall Street that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis.