In today's roundup: Bad texts made for bad prosecution, White House budget shortchanges Metro, and charter schools are on the rise. Oh, yeah, it's Valentine's Day. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: 1,800 residents gathered for Mayor Gray's One City Summit, Metro is spending $51 million on outside contractors and Internet gambling's future in D.C. remains uncertain. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: an initiative in D.C. that would ban corporate contributions to campaigns moves forward, Maryland starts debate over same-sex marriage and Virginia allows adoption agencies to deny placements based on moral beliefs. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup: The Post has an affecting look at the struggles of battered immigrant women, the City Paper looks at how Counter Culture coffee became so common, and Montgomery County leaders channel a certain 80s rocker. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: the region's foreign-born population surges, the Prince George's County Council approves a five-cent bag fee and Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) won't ever give up the dream of getting the Redskins back. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup: Working on a dump truck, tiny houses in Northeast D.C. and a third arrest in the murder of Lenny Harris. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: a member of the DCist staff cheers the victorious Giants, Georgetown group seeks more crime cameras and Sulaimon Brown heads back to court. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: that $240 million D.C. budget surplus isn't going anywhere, Occupy D.C. loses a court case and Red Line commuters face three more years of frustration. more ›

Good morning DCist, it's Groundhog Day, not that it matters since it's kind of springtime already. In today's roundup, embassies fight over LEED status, Maryland union leader fights for immigrants' rights and more. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It's going to be another day of temperatures approaching the 60s -- Dulles hit 66 yesterday, breaking a record dating back to 1993 -- so enjoy it while it lasts. It's starting to look like the rest of the month might be a little more like a proper winter, leaving our mid-winter January spring behind. more ›

In today's roundup, gleaming libraries on the rise, looking into the death of Lenny Harris and taking an old-time stroll down H Street NE. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: Maryland loves slots, good teachers are all over D.C. and another bridge across the Potomac is pondered. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In today's news: more on Mark Plotkin's firing, Maryland could start taxing downloads and Britanny Norwood is set to be sentenced for Lululemon killing. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup, Hinckley doctor says he shouldn't get any more freedom, NoVa tracks its snowplows and the Post gets misty about the Super Bowl XXVI. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today, Chef Geoff gets ticketed (and plans to do something about it), the feds back D.C.'s request that the WWI memorial not go national and Loudoun County wants out of Metro's Silver Line. more ›

Wake up, Washington. Kwame Brown wants to incentivize new teacher hires, Mitt Romney releases his tax returns (spoiler alert: he's loaded) and Virginia to send heifers to Russia. more ›

Good morning, Washington. If you work for the federal government and are at work right now, you probably missed the news -- the icy conditions have delayed the normal work day by two hours today. The District government, though, is open for business as usual. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Despite our relatively mild January, be prepared for the dreaded wintry mix that is set to hit the area tonight and into tomorrow. Just about everyone is warning drivers to be especially careful in the late-night and early morning hours. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup, Metro looks to protect its bus drivers, and Adrian Parsons gets yet another moment in the sun. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In the news today: another Harry Thomas, Jr. accomplice falls, Marylanders are split on same-sex marriage and D.C. police seek leads on dead infant girl. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup: More scary actions by Metro police, and Congress gets back to work. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It's a quiet day in the District as the city commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but there are plenty of local celebrations and community service events planned throughout the city. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In today's news, advocating for D.C. statehood doesn't come cheap, a Harry Thomas, Jr. accomplice is charged and the region remembers Air Florida Flight 90's crash. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup: Ethnic groups bring their fights here, Gold Leaf Studios signs off, Maryland can't agree on tax hike and more. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Since we had our freak snow storm on Monday and a pleasant sunny day yesterday, today we split the difference with what the Capital Weather Gang can only describe as a "soaking rain." There may be a little snow or sleet mixed in early on, but nothing to provoke a panic, even in panic-prone D.C. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup: Higher fares on Metro, and a murder with similarities to a recent Internet prank. more ›

Good morning, Washington. After last week's guilty plea and resignation from Harry Thomas, Jr., it's easy to move on and consider the matter closed. But the Washington Times focuses on one constituent who may well represent the conflicted emotions sweeping across parts of Ward 5 in the wake of the scandal. more ›

Good morning, Washington. As we reported last night, Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. (D-Ward 5) tendered his resignation last night, and today he heads off to court to formally plead guilty to charges that he stole over $350,000 and failed to report as much in income on his tax returns. As the City Paper notes, a number of Ward 5 contenders are already stepping up to fight for his seat in a special election that's likely to come in May. more ›

In today's Morning Roundup: Occupy faces the cold and rats, how much it costs for the District to settle lawsuits, and Macy's closes area stores. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It's the second day of a cold snap, and with the chill we've been feeling, there's only really one good solution -- long underwear. Of course, while you can be toasty outside, you also run the risk of being uncomfortably warm indoors. Still, it's a tradeoff I'm willing to make, especially with as cold as jeans can feel when it's barely in the 30s outside. more ›