Two Otters Killed At National Zoo: Seems to be unprecedented, but the dye the Zoo used to ID some newborn otters was ingested by two who later died: "Preliminary tests show they had a condition that affects oxygen transported by the blood, which caused... »
A Dream Not Yet Deferred: Mayor Vince Gray just won't let the idea of a Redskins training facility at Reservation 13 go. Though there are plans for a mixed-use development at the site, on which RFK Stadium, the D.C. Jail, and the old D.C. General Hospi... »
Your U.S. Senate At Work: Maybe it's best D.C. doesn't have any members in the Senate, after all. Because if we did, they'd probably do embarrassing things like what Pennsylvania's Democratic Sen. Bob Casey did today, which was whine on Twitter about t... »
Pepco Will Lobby 'Til The Lights Come On: But it won't actually turn the lights on itself. HuffPo D.C. reports: "The power company, fined $1 million by the Maryland Public Service Commission in December for its unreliable service, paid $3.8 million in ... »
You Line, I Line, We All Scream For Uline: Years ago, the Uline Arena was the place the Beatles chose for their first U.S. concert; these days, it's an empty husk of a building that's barely visible except from passing Metro trains. It might soon be a ... »
No Pictures: These days, just about everyone has a high-powered camera attached to their cell phones. So maybe it's not surprising that homegrown photography chain Penn Camera is closing up shop—but it's still a shame. Business over the holiday season ... »
Party At Ground Zero: It's holiday party season for everyone, the D.C. Council included. Ethics controversies notwithstanding, the council will throw a $5,000 party for members and aides tomorrow night at the Washington Court Hotel; the money comes fro... »
