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Former Officers Allegedly Forced to Retire over Disabilities Sue DC Metropolitan Police

Four former Washington, D.C. officers have sued their department, claiming that they were forced to retire due to mental or physical disorders caused by their job.

DC Tourism Dept Encourages Metro Riders to Stand on Left Side of Escalators

D.C.'s tourism department shared a video with the message that it was okay to ignore the "walking left, standing right” rule on Metro escalators.

National Zoo Names Baby Porcupine via Twitter Poll

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. has named its one-month-old porcupine “Quilliam,” after holding a public poll over Twitter.

Metro Scraps Closure of Green, Yellow Line Next Summer

Metro has cancelled its plan of shutting down the Green and Yellow Lines scheduled for the summer of 2020.

George Washington University Sues Hospital Partner for $100 million

George Washington University filed a complaint last Friday against its hospital partner Universal Health Services, claiming that UHS embezzled profits.

DC Children, Police Officers Meet Up for Annual Holiday Shopping

Nearly 100 children in Washington, D.C. came together with officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to go shopping for holiday gifts at Target for the annual Heroes and Helpers event.

DC Sues Greyhound for Causing Air Pollution at Union Station

D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine has filed a lawsuit against Greyhound for keeping its buses idle for longer than the legal limit and polluting the air.

Upgrade Plan Released for Notorious Northeast DC Intersection

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced a new plan to improve safety at the intersection of New York and Florida Avenue, in Northeast D.C.