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Creator of 'Taxation Without Representation' plates finds vindication Jan 17th 2013, 23:57 As happy as city leaders are that the District's "Taxation Without Representation" plates will appear on the presidential limousine, Sarah Shapiro is happier. Shapiro is the longtime Foggy Bottom resident who, back in 2000, first came up with the idea of putting the "Taxation Without Representation" message on D.C. license plates, thus creating hundreds of thousands of mobile billboards advertising the District's status across the nation. Read full article >> Montgomery officials seek transportation funding ideas from Northern Virginia Jan 17th 2013, 23:54 Montgomery County Council members, looking for ways to pay for a light-rail Purple Line and a countywide network of bus lanes, sought ideas Thursday from Northern Virginia, where new lanes just opened on the Capital Beltway and where the Silver Line Metrorail extension is almost half-finished. Read full article >> Verizon 911 failures are part of wider neglect, Virginia says Jan 17th 2013, 23:42 Verizon failures at two critical offices that knocked out 911 emergency service in Northern Virginia in June are part of a broader pattern of neglect statewide that will take time and effort to correct, Virginia regulators said Thursday. Read full article >> Company founded by Tareq Salahi owes $34,000, Md.-based limo service claims Jan 17th 2013, 23:29 White House party crasher Tareq Salahi has his first controversy as a Virginia gubernatorial hopeful. The owner of Maryland-based RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation claims Blue Ridge Wine Way Tours, a company founded by Salahi, owes them $34,000 in unpaid limo bills. The vintner says he's no longer involved in Blue Ridge's operations and that this isn't his problem. Read full article >> Va. Republicans block ultrasound repeal Jan 17th 2013, 23:22 RICHMOND — Senate Republicans on Thursday thwarted an effort by Democrats to repeal a law to require women to undergo an ultrasound before getting an abortion. Republicans also rejected legislation that would have rolled back new regulations requiring abortion clinics to meet hospital-style building standards. Read full article >> 9 tips to stay safe in D.C. on Inauguration Day Jan 17th 2013, 23:20 Hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents will be traveling and standing shoulder-to-shoulder throughout the region on Inauguration Day. Here are some tips from city and federal officials to keep you safe. Read full article >> PM Update: Light mixed precipitation to fade away, very chilly Friday Jan 17th 2013, 22:19 The chance of meaningful precipitation in the immediate Washington, D.C. metro region is pretty much over as dry air has fought off the storm passing by to our south. Yes, some patchy light mixed precipitation is possible this evening (rain, sleet and/or snow), but with temperatures above freezing, few problems are expected. Colder air filters in overnight, with a wintry chill to close out the work week Friday. Teen girl fights off attacker at Ft. Washington bus stop Jan 17th 2013, 22:08 A Fort Washington teenager fought off an attacker who grabbed her as she walked to a bus stop Wednesday morning, according to police, who are now searching for the man. The assault happened near Lourdes and Hickory drives about 6:30 a.m.when a stranger walked up to the girl and wrestled her to the ground, according to Prince George's County police. Read full article >> Guys: Here's what you wear to an inaugural ball Jan 17th 2013, 21:35 Okay, guys. I know you told your wife/girlfriend/partner that you'd taken care of your outfit for the inaugural celebration by now. Tux rented, new shirt purchased, shoes shined, the works. But we all know you procrastinated. Luckily, everyone expected you to. Read full article >> One thousand gallons of Ben's Chili Bowl chili Jan 17th 2013, 21:21 Available during inauguration weekend at a U Street landmark near you. Read full article >> Watch for a potentially wet evening commute Jan 17th 2013, 21:17 Worried about forecasts predicting snow that could complicate the Thursday evening commute? You can relax, according to the Capital Weather Gang. Less than an inch is expected around D.C., and the winter weather advisory for most of the Washington region has been discontinued. Read full article >> Deliberations begin in D.C. cop's murder trial Jan 17th 2013, 21:02 The fate of a married D.C. police officer charged with killing his mistress and their 11 month old daughter is now in the hands of twelve Prince George's County residents. Jurors began deliberating in the case of Richmond Phillips, who is facing two first-degree murder charges and other related counts, at about 3:45 pm Thursday after prosecutors and defense attorneys made their final pitches in Prince George's County Circuit Court. Read full article >> Winter weather advisory dropped, still chance of rain and snow thru this evening Jan 17th 2013, 21:00 The National Weather Service has discontinued its winter weather advisory for most of the Washington, D.C. metro area. Nevertheless, some light snow may fall in the metro region this evening. There's more to Fairfax's Mosaic District than just a pretty movie theater Jan 17th 2013, 20:51 When I decided to write about Fairfax's Mosaic District for my first Destination:Design shopping column, who knew it was going to be so hard to locate? The owners of Mosaic assured me I was not alone and that they were in touch with mapping authorities to fix the problems. But meanwhile, lots of friends e-mailed me to say that Mosaic was near Four Sisters, one of their favorite family-owned Vietnamese bistros, which moved from the Eden Center. Read full article >> Use this guide to the inauguration when there's no data signal on the Mall Jan 17th 2013, 20:05 View Photo Gallery —More than a million people poured into Washington in 2009 for the first inauguration of Barack Obama. This time around, a fraction of that number will flood the Mall and the balls, and that means more fun for the rest of us. Read full article >> Obama wax figures arrive at Madame Tussauds Jan 17th 2013, 19:10 The wax figures of President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrived at Madame Tussauds museum early Thursday, and waiting on the curb to greet them were the images of two former Democratic White House families, the Clintons and the Kennedys. Read full article >> Suspected D.C. drug kingpin to represent himself at retrial Jan 17th 2013, 18:58 A suspected D.C. drug kingpin and former nightclub owner rejected a government plea deal Thursday and will take the unusual step of representing himself in his third trial, which is scheduled to begin next week in the District's federal court. Read full article >> D.C. area travelers should encounter few difficulties this weekend Jan 17th 2013, 18:34 I got a note from a Marylander who has to drive from Woodbridge to Rockville on Sunday. She asked whether inauguration traffic will spill over onto Interstate 95 and the Capital Beltway. Similar messages from travelers have expressed concerning about getting around downtown D.C. over the weekend. Read full article >> Inauguration will put Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes on display for the world Jan 17th 2013, 17:46 The nation's capital thrives on its obsession with irrelevant minutiae and this week one topic is: Will or won't President Obama get out of the limo and march down Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day. Read full article >> Attention, procrastinators: Unofficial inaugural ball tickets are still on sale Jan 17th 2013, 17:41 We all knew the inauguration wasn't going to be as big and crowded as it was in 2009, but here's one outcome we weren't expecting: Unofficial inaugural balls, including those thrown by state societies, are having trouble selling tickets, according to the Reliable Source. Read full article >> Why today's storm isn't a big snow producer for Washington, D.C. Jan 17th 2013, 17:37 Today's storm effects in D.C. will bear little resemblance to the paralyzing January 26, 2011 "Commutageddon" event and there are good meteorological reasons for it. Hank's on the Hill suffers minor damage in early morning fire; will reopen in a few days Jan 17th 2013, 17:18 NBC Washington has a scary image of flames shooting out of the roof of Hank's on the Hill last night around 2 a.m. Firefighters were able to contain the flames, but Hank's will be closed for the next few days for repairs. Read full article >> Mayoral inauguration invitations go to broad group of VIPs Jan 17th 2013, 17:16 Mayor Vincent C. Gray has extended invitations to some of the city's most prominent figures in business, lobbying, sports and education to watch Monday's inaugural festivities from the John A. Wilson Building. Read full article >> Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about which president was first to ride to his inauguration in a car. Jan 17th 2013, 16:59 Think you're a master of local trivia? Try answering the Washingtology question of the day from Cultural Tourism DC. Take your best guess, and see what others have answered in our daily quiz. Scroll down the page to find out the correct answer. Read full article >> Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's open, what's closed Jan 17th 2013, 16:50 The presidential inauguration and the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday both fall on Monday. Here's what's open and what's closed Jan. 21: CLOSED EVERYWHERE • Most banks • Federal government offices Read full article >>

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