Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey is angry that the Nats would actually want Nats fans in the stands for their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. more ›

The Nats might stink as a baseball team, but the four presidents that serve as their official team mascots are pretty universally loved. Soon you'll be able to try out for your chance to be one of them. more ›

Good morning, Washington. For two D.C. area men, seemingly innocuous backyard delicacies turned out to be "death caps" and "destroying angels." Catering to dangerous culinary whims, the men grew extremely ill after they ate mushrooms growing on their properties, which had flourished after heavy rains around the region. more ›

Good morning, Washington. If you were hoping for a brighter weekend, you’ll be sorely disappointed. A thick fog at dawn gives way to a sticky, damp Saturday. While rain isn't certain, prepare for another couple of gray days. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Just as the weekend kicked off, the jobless numbers rolled in, and the District did not fare well. According to a Labor Department report released Friday, unemployment rose in D.C. to 11.1 percent in August. That’s up from 10.8 percent in July. Estimates put the total number of jobs lost in August around 15,000, and about 13,700 were lost in the public sector. more ›

Good morning, Washington. A crisp Friday was a blunt reminder that the official start of autumn is a little less than a week away. It’s about time for the ceremonious exchange of bare arms for soft sweaters as we head into a cloudy, cool and damp weekend. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Pigskin season has arrived. Tomorrow is the first football Sunday of the year and the Redskins' season-opener. It’s the start of six months of chicken wing rituals as we plunge into the thrilling agony of fantasy football, and it’s a good time to start planning where you’ll watch the games. TBD put together a list of which bars have your favorite teams on the big screen. more ›

The baseball gods smiled upon South Capitol Street last night. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Today is going to be hot, sticky and summer-like -- and it may be the last day of its kind for the year as we usher in cooler weather (the morning meteorologists project that persistent 90 degree days have expired for the season). Showers are possible, but the threat of storms really increases tonight and tomorrow. We're also in line for copious amounts of rain this week as what’s left of Tropical Storm Lee heads toward the Washington area. If you see the sun today, enjoy it. more ›

Good morning, Washington. We're on the brink of the symbolic end of summer. Labor Day traditionally signals the conclusion of our dog days, the retiring of certain white attire, and the ushering in of cooler weather. But, of course, Labor Day is much more than a seasonal marker or a fashion barometer; in a year when public sector unions and their opponents were often in the spotlight, this weekend could be a good time to brush up on your holiday history. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It's been a furiously busy week as reporters and readers fought to keep up with nature’s unexpected rumblings and her planned assault along the Eastern Seaboard. In D.C., Maryland and Virginia, states of emergency have been declared in preparation for the Category 1 storm that lashed North Carolina Friday, and which is set to arrive over the Washington area tonight. more ›

Good morning, Washington. More than 4,000 volunteers turned out for Beautification Day Saturday to help freshen up District of Columbia public schools, making it the largest group since the annual spruce up event was established in 2005. Volunteers planted flower beds, cleared weeds, picked up trash, and painted buildings at over 100 schools throughout the city. more ›

Good morning, Washington. D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown's chief of staff, Nichole Streeter, has resigned. Her departure comes at a precarious time for Brown, who has been mired in scandal surrounding his taxpayer-funded, fully-loaded SUV and the federal investigation of his 2008 reelection campaign. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Grab the galoshes. The D.C. region, which has been suffering from moderate drought, is locked in for more rain today. Heavy downpours are expected, and the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for most of the metro region. Maryland's tax-free week starts today, so if you don't find the rain too dissuasive be careful on the roads. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Today is Slutwalk DC, the latest in a slew of protest marches triggered by a Toronto cop’s comment at a safety forum in January claiming that “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” more ›

Good morning, Washington. As frustrated as some of us find ourselves hiking up a broken Metro escalator in this awful August heat, it’s humbling to see someone do the same with a limp or a cane. A chronic inconvenience for some can be a major obstacle for people with disabilities. The Washington Post takes a look at some of the challenges those who use wheelchairs, canes or other aids experience on our distressed transit system, touching on what Metro has done well, and what it could do better (much of which would help not only the disabled, but all riders). more ›

Good morning, Washington. After the markets closed Friday, history was made. Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) downgraded the U.S. credit rating for the first time, lowering it a notch from AAA to AA+. WTOP looks at what this could mean for the D.C. area. more ›

Good morning, Washington. The big friendly Saturday night between FC Barcelona and Manchester United was a record-breaker. The crowd was nearly 82,000 strong at FedEx Field, a record for a soccer match in the Washington area. more ›

Good morning, Washington. The final Friday of July handed the District its latest heat record to boast (though breaking these records feels less and less noteworthy as the blazing summer rages on). A temperature of 104 was recorded at Reagan National Airport yesterday afternoon which blew past a record of 99 set in 1993, and it looks like July 2011 is going to be the hottest month ever in the District. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In less than 24 hours, two D.C. Councilmembers have called for Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. to resign after he agreed Friday to pay back $300,000 in city grant funds that he was accused of improperly using on personal expenses. more ›

Good morning, Washington. I respectfully disrupt your editor-in-chief’s three-day heat lede, relegating the swelter to bring you the latest in political posturing. On Friday night House Speaker John Boehner again walked away from a “grand bargain” on the debt. Obama and Boehner delivered dueling press conferences following the announcement, each putting their own fiery spin on the embarrassing news that talks had failed. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Whether you’re a loyal fan or recently initiated into World Cup frenzy by an uncharacteristic fist pump after a last-minute header against Brazil, eyes are on Frankfurt today where the U.S. Women's National Team will play for the World Cup title in the final against Japan. Obama couldn’t make it, but he’s sending a presidential delegation led by Jill Biden. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Threats of crippling heat next week compel us to enjoy the weekend, which kicks off with a stunning Saturday. Mostly sunny, barely sticky, and without breaking 90, it shouldn’t be difficult to enjoy the day. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Here’s your roundup of failed debt-reduction talks, D.C. corruption, tsunami waves, sports, lobbying and a vainglorious farewell. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It was a humid, soggy mess in and around the District yesterday. Fortunately, the deluge has given way to clear skies. Science and clairvoyance unite! Meteorologists tell us that despite some clouds, they feel comfortable categorizing today as mostly sunny. Prepare for a gorgeous weekend. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Nature stole the show this morning with her superb lighting and inspired acoustics. Meteorologists break the news that intermittent storms will continue throughout the day. Despite the rain, we have two days left to drink to our liberty, to avoid thinking too hard about the “invisible” security, and to try to find some charm in the prodigious crowds. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Finally, we’re liberated. The holiday weekend has arrived, and the District is boasting a slew of activities to promote patriotism and inebriation. But first, new research on how childhood Fourth of July celebrations affect adult political behavior. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It’s a somber Sunday. A cultural celebration in the District turned violent yesterday when one man was fatally shot and three other people were wounded at the Caribbean Carnival near Gresham Place and Georgia Avenue NW. NBC Washington reports that there were at least two shooters. more ›

Good morning, Washington. D.C.’s spring was a record-breaking sauna session. Fortunately, we're ushering in the opening Saturday of our dog days with low humidity, a fair amount of sun and a light breeze. Divine. more ›

Construction crews on Friday hustled to put the finishing touches on a number of new features at Nationals Park, as the team gets set to kick off its second ever season at the stadium this month. It was hard to believe yesterday, amid the plastic tarps and forklifts, that everything would be spic and span in time for tonight's pre-season exhibition against the Orioles -- but Nationals president Stan Kasten expressed confidence that his ballpark would not only be ready, it would be much improved over last year. more ›