The National Zoo is looking to name the last of its red panda cubs, and it's partnered with NBC4 to let the public decide what the little half-fox, half-raccoon red furball of wonderfulness shall be called. more ›

Here's an interesting twist in the ongoing saga of the Brickskeller: WTOP's Adam Tuss, who was the first to break the news that the bar would be renamed Rock Creek later this month, reports today that the name will change again. Turns out that there is already an establishment with that moniker! more ›

The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear an appeal in the case of whether the Washington Redskins' name is offensive, the Associated Press is reporting. more ›

In the grand tradition of several previous baby animal naming polls, the National Zoo has opened up voting on a name for its new baby girl gorilla. With a promise that the name that gets the most votes will be chosen, an announcement will follow mid-month. That doesn't give us much time to make sure the right name is selected. more ›