The killing comes amid an uptick in violence affecting young people in the city.

DCPS has known about the principal’s comments for more than a year.

DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson announced today a proposal to turn Petworth’s Roosevelt High School into a international relations-focused school.

Good morning, Washington. It looks like the dreary weather of the last few days has cleared out – today will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid 50s with no rain expected through the weekend. Unfortunately the dry weather came just a bit too late for this year’s high heel race which nonetheless went forward last night in wet conditions. There are a few photos of the event already posted to DCist photos. Hearing…