News Archive - January 1, 2010

D.C. Leaders Continue Census Push

By Matt Bush

Leaders in D.C. say the city's increasing population is another reason all residents should complete census forms this year.

Last year, the city saw its largest increase in population since World War II, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Only four states...

D.C. Dining In '09

Food Writer Tim Carman joins us to talk about D.C. dining. Speaking with David Furst, Tim picks his favorite new restaurants that opened in 2009 and looks ahead to what's coming this year.

D.C. Leaders Continue Census Push

By Matt Bush

Leaders in D.C. say the city's increasing population is another reason all residents should complete census forms this year.

Last year, the city saw its largest increase in population since World War II, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Only four states...

D.C. Dining In '09

Food Writer Tim Carman joins us to talk about D.C. dining. Speaking with David Furst, Tim picks his favorite new restaurants that opened in 2009 and looks ahead to what's coming this year.

Number Of Homicides In Washington, At 45-Year Low

By Kavitha Cardoza

Washington, D.C. has hit a 45-year low in homicides. The nation's capital recorded 140 homicides in 2009, the fewest since 1964, when there were 132. The homicide total represents a 25 percent drop from 2008.

There's no consensus among D.C. police officials about th...

Arlington Chairman Predicts Further Decline

Arlington was largely insulated from the turmoil of the housing market crash because a large chunk of its tax base comes from commercial properties. Jay Fisette, the new chairman of Arlington's County Board, says commercial real estate values in Arlington could decline by up to 20 percent this ye...

Number Of Homicides In Washington, At 45-Year Low

By Kavitha Cardoza

Washington, D.C. has hit a 45-year low in homicides. The nation's capital recorded 140 homicides in 2009, the fewest since 1964, when there were 132. The homicide total represents a 25 percent drop from 2008.

There's no consensus among D.C. police officials about th...

Arlington Chairman Predicts Further Decline

Arlington was largely insulated from the turmoil of the housing market crash because a large chunk of its tax base comes from commercial properties. Jay Fisette, the new chairman of Arlington's County Board, says commercial real estate values in Arlington could decline by up to 20 percent this ye...

Virginia Seeks Federal Reimbursement For Snow Removal Effort

By Patrick Madden

Virginia is seeking federal reimbursement for the bulk of the estimated $35 million dollars it spent clearing highways after last month's snowstorm.

The Department of Transportation is seeking $27 million, based on rules set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency...

Virginia Seeks Federal Reimbursement For Snow Removal Effort

By Patrick Madden

Virginia is seeking federal reimbursement for the bulk of the estimated $35 million dollars it spent clearing highways after last month's snowstorm.

The Department of Transportation is seeking $27 million, based on rules set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency...

Nearly 700 People Use Sober Ride Program On New Year's Eve

Nearly 700 people in D.C. region took advantage of the free cab ride service "Sober Ride" last night. That's about a 50 percent increase over last year, when about 470 people used Sober Ride on New Year's Eve.

The president of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, the group coordinating...

Nearly 700 People Use Sober Ride Program On New Year's Eve

Nearly 700 people in D.C. region took advantage of the free cab ride service "Sober Ride" last night. That's about a 50 percent increase over last year, when about 470 people used Sober Ride on New Year's Eve.

The president of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, the group coordinating...