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Students document African American burial site in Frederick Jan 22nd 2013, 00:12 Libertytown — On a steep hillside up the street from an auto repair shop, a group of McDaniel College students are piecing together long-forgotten lives. The students pull back brambles, trim branches and press flour into tombstones carved a century or more ago. They are trying to uncover the details of the lives of some of the early African American residents of this small Frederick County town. Read full article >> Obama calls for greater equality for all Jan 22nd 2013, 00:11 With hundreds of thousands looking on from a packed Mall, President Obama took the oath of office for a historic second term on Monday morning, using his inaugural address to cast modern-day priorities — fighting climate change, welcoming immigrants and ensuring gay rights — as the extension of a long struggle to live up to the Founders' ideals. Read full article >> Montgomery County's 'Seven Keys to College Readiness' will get a makeover Jan 22nd 2013, 00:03 The Montgomery County Public Schools system is revamping its signature Seven Keys to College Readiness as the district and American educators rethink what students should know and be able to do upon high school graduation. Read full article >> Few problems visible as thousands gather for second Obama inauguration Jan 21st 2013, 23:54 Four years ago, as one of the biggest crowds in Washington's history gathered for President Obama's first inauguration, the intense security imposed by cautious officials proved to be a nightmare for the public. Thousands complained of being trapped near checkpoints for hours, unable to move, let alone watch the festivities. Read full article >> Crowds, train problems slow Metro on Inauguration Day Jan 21st 2013, 23:50 Metro stations were packed for a while, drivers detoured around blocked streets, there were delays on the Red, Blue and Orange lines, motorcades whisked about town, people pedaled bicycles all over the place, and tourists were as perplexed as ever by the SmarTrip Card machines. Read full article >> The Caps are back, and bar owners are rejoicing Jan 21st 2013, 23:42 Washington Capitals fans were without hockey for more than 100 days during the National Hockey League lockout — and bar owners around Verizon Center were without Caps fans. When the lockout ended and the Caps played their first game Saturday at Tampa Bay, fans were reunited with their go-to places to watch hockey. Read full article >> Volunteer board struggles to keep an eye on D.C. inmates Jan 21st 2013, 23:26 In its 2012 annual report, the D.C. Corrections Information Council refers to its office as "a cubicle in the Wilson Building." But cramped quarters are just one of the problems it has faced over the years. Read full article >> In post-Newtown debate, Rep. Wolf is right in the middle Jan 21st 2013, 23:15 In the days immediately after last month's shootings in Newtown, Conn., the phone calls coming into Rep. Frank Wolf's office were nearly all on the same page: Tougher gun laws are needed, especially on assault weapons. Read full article >> Crowding, train problems slow Metro on Inauguration Day Jan 21st 2013, 23:06 Metro stations were packed for a while, drivers detoured around blocked streets, there were delays on the Red, Blue and Orange lines, motorcades whisked about town, people pedaled bicycles all over the place and tourists were as perplexed as ever by the SmarTrip Card machines. Read full article >> Crowds fill Washington for inauguration Jan 21st 2013, 22:24 On a day many said was freighted with history, hope and a sober sense of realism, large crowds massed in Washington Monday to witness the second inauguration of President Obama. Though smaller than the throngs that came when Obama took office four years ago, it still appeared to be one of the biggest gatherings in history for a president's second inauguration. Read full article >> PM Update: Coldest air in over two years blasting into region; single digit wind chills Tuesday Jan 21st 2013, 21:42 It turned out to be a relatively mild Inauguration Day, with mid-40s in the District to around 50 degrees just south of town. It will be at least a week until it is this warm again as arctic air is on the brink of spilling into the area. Highs hold in the 20s Tuesday and wind chills will be in the single digits and teens! Before it's all over, a few lessons from a weekend of inaugural ball hopping Jan 21st 2013, 21:01 The oath of office has been administered, the parade is underway and we've reached the denouement of another presidential inauguration weekend. But a few big galas remain tonight, including the Commander in Chief's Ball and the Inaugural Ball, so for some, it's too early to return the tux. Read full article >> Inauguration weather: Chilly day turns very cold tonight, chance of flurries mainly late Jan 21st 2013, 20:00 It's a brisk one in Washington, D.C., but those headed out for President Obama's second inauguration festivities are fortunate the bitter cold air holds off until tonight and tomorrow. First cocktails, now suds for POTUSes past and present Jan 21st 2013, 19:29 Round Robin bartender Jim Hewes's list of cocktails representing each of the 44 presidents is an imaginative survey of forgotten concoctions like the Brandy Crusta (Millard Fillmore) or Roman punch (Ulysses S. Grant), along with classic pours of Glenfiddich over ice (Gerald R. Ford) or Maker's and soda (Harry S. Truman). But stories about beer summits and tightly-guarded Honey Ale recipes show us that some presidents -- at least those who drink -- prefer beer over hard liquor. Read full article >> Most Metro problems resolved by mid-afternoon Jan 21st 2013, 19:23 By 3:30 p.m., the most serious Metro problems had been resolved. After the swearing in, long lines had formed at several downtown Metro stations and platforms were packed as Metro dealt with a disabled train between the Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn. Read full article >> On Inauguration Day, the struggles of some can't be ignored Jan 21st 2013, 18:46 The small, white pill was put on the tray table in front of him. Bobby Coward, a 48-year-old quadriplegic, licked the side of his hand and tried to pick it up by making it stick to the slicked skin. It fell, then skittered across the table. He tried again. It fell again. Read full article >> Snow or frozen mix quite possible Friday Jan 21st 2013, 18:44 As Mall empties, some Metro stations fill up Jan 21st 2013, 17:59 After the Federal Center Metro station became overcrowded before the inauguration, many people are apparently trying to avoid that station as they head home, causing an overflow at L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. Read full article >> Sixty groups were invited to march in the inaugural parade. Who are they? Jan 21st 2013, 17:30 Attending the 57th inaugural parade this afternoon? You'll see 60 groups -- at least one from every state, selected from more than 2,800 applicants -- riding floats, marching, dancing and playing instruments along the parade route. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has the full list, but here are some facts about a few of the groups selected: Read full article >> Giant TV at Washington Monument fails as inaugural ceremony starts Jan 21st 2013, 17:13 Just as the heart of the presidential inaugural events got underway Monday, at least one of the massive television monitor upon which most of the crowd depended for their views of the ceremony failed. Murmured boos and groans sounded throughout the massive crowd gathered on the Washington Monument grounds as the TV grew suddenly garbled and pixilated during the opening remarks delivered by Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.). The screen went black, blinked back to life, then went dark again - flashing only intermittent images and bursts of sound at an increasingly disgruntled crowd. Read full article >> Are you a Washingtologist? Answer this question about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Jan 21st 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 >> Ticket info blamed for some Metro crowding Jan 21st 2013, 16:14 Metro officials said one reason stations like Federal Center SW become so overcrowded with riders was because of a move by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, The Post's Dana Hedgpeth reports. Read full article >> What's a presidential swag calendar, and how can I get one? Jan 21st 2013, 15:47 "Most popular souvenir? Seen 5 different vendors hawking "Presidential Swag" calendars." Fritz Hahn (via Instagram) Read full article >> Hungry? Here are the best post-inauguration lunch spots Jan 21st 2013, 15:17 Whether you're down on the Mall, planning to stake out a spot along the parade route or avoiding the inaugural festivities altogether, it's a great day for lunch. Specifically, lunch at restaurants you can't normally just waltz into on a whim. Read full article >>

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