Because, the elevator.

The shop closed at 11 a.m. and is expected to re-open tomorrow.

In a twelve hour period, 106 cars were towed yesterday.

Before Monday, Smithsonian staff will decide when museums will reopen.

Columbia Heights Coffee on 11th Street NW has closed, a move that seemed inevitable after the Coupe moved in across the street.

Nine D.C. libraries have closed to the public for the remainder of the day due to high temperatures inside the buildings.

Arlington-based hamburger destinations Ray’s Hell Burger and Ray’s Hell Burger Too have been closed after a dispute between owner Michael Landrum and his landlord.

The popular U Street NW jazz spot Bohemian Caverns and its attached bar and restaurant, Tap and Parlour, were ordered closed on Saturday morning by the Metropolitan Police Department after an alleged sexual assault there.

The federal government will use clearer language when it has to shut down due to weather or other emergencies.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said its train and bus lines will remain closed tomorrow as Hurricane Sandy continues to rain down on the D.C. area.