News Archive - October 3, 2009

Mason Dixon Roller Vixens Go To The Movies

The all-girl roller-derby team of Hagerstown, Maryland is giving rave reviews of "Whip It," Drew Barrymore's directorial debut about the rough-and-tumble sport of roller derby.

Decked out in rainbow tights and manic-panic pink hair, Robyn Wiegand, nicknamed Switchbladey, is handing out flye...

Over 7,000 Raise $750K During Annual AIDS Walk Washington

The District's HIV epidemic is getting renewed attention with this weekend's 23rd Annual AIDS Walk.

At Freedom Plaza in D.C., the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington kick off the annual walk with the national anthem.

Organizers of the Annual AIDS Walk say 7,000 people took part in the 5K w...

D.C. Council Chair Promises Hearing On Teacher Layoffs

Vincent Gray, chairman of the D.C. Council, wants to hold public oversight hearings on the recent teacher layoffs in the District. Gray says he wants to know how they might negatively affect school children.

According to Gray, the hearing is to review the rationale and impact of the reducti...