Bailey battles for position on hometown NFL team

by Amina Ismail & Xiaolan Tang | Aug 2, 2012 | Sports

WASHINGTON — Rookie Antwon Bailey is at Redskins training camp vying for a permanent spot on the team. The Landover, Md., native is looking forward to living out his dream as a running back in the NFL. But to stay with the team, he has to stand out in a crowded...

Charter school’s aim: help students who have fallen behind in growing neighborhood

by Amina Ismail & Xiaolan Tang | Jul 24, 2012 | Education

WASHINGTON — The Latin American Career Academy will open its doors on Sept. 10 in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of the nation’s capital. The school will serve students who may have been left behind in the rapid gentrification of the neighborhood in the...

Athletes, politicians take the court

by Amina Ismail & Xiaolan Tang | Jul 19, 2012 | Education, Sports

This week some of the biggest local stars in D.C. competed at the Washington Kastles’ Capitol Classic. Team Stars and Team Stripes were filled with players such as NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green, City Council member Yvette Alexander and plenty of members of...

Independence Day — a capital postcard

by Amina Ismail & Xiaolan Tang | Jul 5, 2012 | Politics

The nation’s capital is a prime spot to be on Independence Day. See how people spent the day celebrating.

One Wheelers roll through the Independence Day Parade

by Amina Ismail & Xiaolan Tang | Jul 5, 2012 | Sports

WASHINGTON — The Woodside One Wheelers turned heads at the Independence Day Parade this week. The group of more than 30 riders made their way down Constitution Avenue as they balanced on one, two and even three wheels. Some of the riders also juggled. The group...