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Jun 20, 2018

This Week In D.C. Food Events: Crab Cakes, Tacos, And Pupusas

This week’s food events include a crab cake competition in Ivy City and half-priced glasses of wine in Petworth. Read on for our full list of picks.

Jul 11, 2017

After Evacuation Wreaks Havoc on D.C. Air Traffic, Flights Return To Normal

The Leesburg, Va. control center was evacuated last night because of suspicious fumes.

Mar 28, 2014

The Weekly Feed: Grapes on a Plane Edition

Where to find wine flights in D.C. Plus: Doggie happy hour, Brau Brunch, and more.

Jul 21, 2011

FAA Could Face Partial Shutdown This Weekend

Got a flight planned for Friday? Well, it could be a lot more interesting — and we don’t mean because the Transportation Security Administration might be taking a peek at your goolies.

May 25, 2011

Low-Flying Aircraft to Hover Over D.C.

If you’re out and about this afternoon and see a jet flying a little too close to the city for comfort, don’t worry: it’s just the Department of Defense conducting a calibration flight.

Apr 28, 2010

Continental Flight to Dulles Diverted to N.C.

The AP reports that a Continental Express flight heading from Houston to Dulles earlier today was diverted to North Carolina after “a threatening message was written on a bathroom mirror.” The plane ended up landing at Piedmont Triad International Airport near Greensboro without incident, and all passengers safely exited the plane. No word on what the message said, but a local CBS news affiliate reported that authorities described it as “a bomb threat.”…

 
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