Local Headlines: Nearly two years into the pandemic, the crowds are (almost) back to partying like it’s 2019
| First Jan. 6 trial tests claims of juror bias in nation's capital ; Fathers or students: Black men in college often face a choice; Capitol fencing reinstalled ahead of State of the Union, possible 'Freedom Convoy' spinoffs; Eagle at National Arboretum lays two eggs, swooping in after power couple split ; Two dead in Fauquier County after driver enters road in front of sheriff's deputy's cruiser; VMI's civil rights hero: How a White valedictorian saved a Black teen's life in 1965; Youngkin seeks funding to beef up security at Virginia's HBCUs; Former D.C. fire chief found dead in his home, police say; With the clock ticking down toward takeoff, the airline looked for one volunteer; D.C.-area forecast: A chilly end to February, while March comes in like a lamb; Patrick Ewing addresses future as Georgetown coach after Hoyas' 18th consecutive loss |
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| | | |  |  | | Essential news and more for DMV residents. | | | | | |  (Amanda Voisard for The Post) Nearly two years into the pandemic, D.C. bar scene returns to 'normal' By Teo Armus ● Read more » | | | | As the first criminal trial arising from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol begins this week, hundreds of defendants will look for evidence of claims that they cannot receive a fair trial in Washington, D.C. By Spencer S. Hsu ● Read more » | | | New research found high rates of homelessness and financial instability among Black fathers in college. It builds on earlier findings that show Black fathers are dropping out of school at higher rates than any other student-parent group. By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel ● Read more » | | | | The decision to put up the fence again was made "out of abundance of caution," according to the Capitol Police, who have long been preparing for the possible arrival of trucks inspired by the "Freedom Convoy" that occupied downtown Ottawa for more than three weeks to protest vaccine mandates. By Ellie Silverman and John Woodrow Cox ● Read more » | | | Lotus and Mr. P should see their eaglets hatch in late March, experts say. By Dana Hedgpeth ● Read more » | | | | Two 65-year-old Fauquier County residents were killed Friday when their vehicle collided with a sheriff's deputy's cruiser, Virginia State Police said. By Ian Shapira ● Read more » | | | Virginia Military Institute, under intense scrutiny for racism, plans on adding a new monument to Jonathan Daniels, who was killed defending 17-year-old Ruby Sales in Alabama. By Ian Shapira ● Read more » | | | | The Virginia governor said he will ask the General Assembly to provide emergency aid to enhance security at historically Black colleges and universities, following bomb threats against Norfolk State and Hampton universities this week. By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel ● Read more » | | | Police said the death does not appear to be suspicious and that a routine investigation is underway. By Peter Hermann ● Read more » | | | | I've watched enough war movies to know the cardinal rule: Never volunteer. But should I give up my seat on an overbooked flight? Perspective ● By John Kelly ● Read more » | | | | It's chilly today, Thursday and Friday but, otherwise, rather mild By Jason Samenow ● Read more » | | | | Georgetown was never truly competitive during an 86-77 defeat to No. 21 Connecticut that brought out plenty of boos from the home crowd at Capital One Arena. By Gene Wang ● Read more » | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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