by Abby Theodros | Dec 7, 2013 | Entertainment
WASHINGTON — Washington has celebrated the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony since 1923, when then First Lady Grace Coolidge granted permission to place a cut Christmas tree on the White House’s Ellipse. “The National Christmas Tree is … actually planted...
by Abby Theodros | Nov 20, 2013 | Politics, Topics
Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., was sentenced to one-year probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine in D.C. Superior Court. Radel joins the ranks of Washington policymakers who have had their share of run-ins with the law. Here are some of the most...
by Abby Theodros | Nov 19, 2013 | National Security
WASHINGTON–Ethiopian advocates from across the country gathered in front of the Saudi embassy Monday morning to protest the reported abuse of migrant workers in the Arab state. Saudi officials say they are trying to lower the unemployment rate among natives by...
by Abby Theodros | Nov 14, 2013 | Politics, Topics
From break problems to damaged cables, the Metro redline’s technical issues leave D.C. commuters frustrated.
by Abby Theodros | Nov 11, 2013 | Education
Starting January 2014, the GED will distribute a new test aligned with Common Core standards. Nervous students are racing against the clock to pass the exam before the revisions are made.
