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Jun 24, 2016

Photos: Sting, Peter Gabriel Play Rock Paper Scissors At The Verizon Center

The rock veterans delivered a show full of hits and political undertones.

Nov 19, 2015

Paul Wiedefeld Of Gold: Metro Swears In Its New General Manager

We have a musical tribute to the man, plus information about his contract.

Mar 14, 2014

Al Meets The King of Pain: Paul Simon and Sting On Stage Together

Pop legends Paul Simon and Sting teamed up last night at the Verizon Center. Here’s what went down.

Jun 28, 2013

Out of Frame: 20 Feet from Stardom

The music documentary, which puts the spotlight on background singers, is as bittersweet as it is inspirational.

Feb 17, 2012

Man Suspected of Plotting Suicide Attack on Capitol Arrested Outside Building

The FBI arrested a man this afternoon believed to be planning an attack on the U.S. Capitol, ABC News reports. The man, who is said to be of Moroccan descent, was arrested not far from the building in an FBI sting operation.

Jan 24, 2012

Another Taxicab Company Gets Stung

Another D.C. taxicab company is being targeted by the D.C. Taxicab Commission. Fear not, though — it’s not Uber again.

Jan 16, 2012

After Stinging Uber, Linton Says He Just Had to Regulate

After citing a limo driver affiliated with Uber for operating illegally, D.C. Taxicab Commission Chairman Ron Linton defended his reasons for targeting the upscale livery service. But he’s open to meeting with them.

Jan 13, 2012

Linton Stings Uber After Calling Livery Service ‘Illegal’

D.C. Taxicab Commission Chairman Ron Linton participated in a sting of high-end livery service Uber this morning, after having called it “illegal” earlier this week.

Dec 19, 2011

Huge Police Bust Nets Drugs and Guns

They didn’t get a rocket launcher or hand grenades, but officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and FBI did manage to seize 161 weapons and $7.2 million worth of drugs and make 70 arrests in a huge bust announced today.

Oct 31, 2011

Sting @ DAR Constitution Hall

We certainly don’t blame anyone who gave up on Sting after his musical missteps of the past few years, but on Saturday night, the 60-year old pop icon proved that he’s still got game.

 
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