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DC Sues Chemical Company for Polluting Waterways with Cancer-Causing Toxin

DC AG Karl Racine filed a lawsuit against the chemical company Velsicol, saying it has contaminated waterways with cancer-causing chemicals.

DC Deputy Mayor Resigns After Assault Charges Over Parking Lot Spat

Chris Geldart, DC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, resigned from his post after assault charges over a quarrel in a gym parking lot.

DC Public High Schools to Be Overhauled via $25 Million Grant

DC Public High Schools will go through a major redesign, thanks to a nonprofit co-founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs. 

DC Police Search for Card Skimming Suspects, Warn Public 

DC police are looking for the suspects involved in a card skimming scheme by placing devices on credit card readers at DC businesses.

DC Public Library Holds Evil Laugh Contest for Second Consecutive Year

The DC Public Library announced that it is holding its annual Evil Laugh Contest for the second consecutive year.

DC Hosts Women’s March in Support of Reproductive Rights

Demonstrators are gathering in downtown DC on October 8 to take part in the Women’s March as part of the nationwide pro-choice protests. 

Former DC Employee Arrested on Fraud and Embezzlement Charges

An ex-employee of the District's Department of Employment Services was arrested on Tuesday in connection with embezzlement accusations.

Metro to Fine Riders Who Fail to Pay Fare on Public Transport

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is preparing to take action against fare evasion on Metrobus and Metrorail.