The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
The Kennedy Center's new leadership wants to prove to critics the building is damaged beyond simple repair. It's starting with Congress.
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Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
The latest entrant is Olivia Troye, who was an aide to former Republican Vice President Mike Pence and has become a vocal critic of President Donald Trump. She announced Tuesday that she'll run in Virginia's newly created 7th Congressional District, joining an already crowded field.
Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals
Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washington Nationals 16-5 to begin a four-game series Monday night.
Anthony Davis' long-term future with the Wizards isn't clear, but he likes the young core
Anthony Davis' long-term future with the Washington Wizards isn't clear, but the star at least knows he's committed to the franchise for one more season.
Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale
The Wizards (17-65) ended the season on a 10-game losing streak and dropped 26 of their last 27. Their only win during that stretch was on March 25 against Utah.
Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins
Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 Sunday in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin's brilliant career.
Nationals win 8-6 to complete first sweep of Brewers since 2011
Keibert Ruiz singled home two runs to break an eighth-inning tie and the Washington Nationals defeated Milwaukee 8-6 on Sunday to complete their first series sweep of the Brewers in 15 years.
Nationals get strong outing from Griffin, hold off late Brewers rally to win 3-1
Washington’s Zack Littell (0-1, 3.60 ERA) and Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 5.91) start Sunday in a matchup of right-handers.
Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3
Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday.
Vivas and Millas drive in runs as Nationals succeed on 3 bunts in 4-run 9th to beat Brewers 7-3
Jorbit Vivas and Drew Millas drove in runs with two of Washington's three successful bunts in a four-run ninth inning that lifted the Nationals over Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Friday night.
Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat
Washington (17-64) has lost nine in a row and 25 of its last 26 to tumble to the bottom of the standings.
Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and 'One Nation Under God'
The plan indicates the structure would stand between the Lincoln Memorial in the east and Arlington National Cemetery toward the west and within a traffic circle connecting Washington with northern Virginia.
Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards
Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set.
Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians
The ruling has direct implications for Alexandria, where Ethiopians represent the largest share of the city's immigrant population at 16.4% — more than any other country of origin
Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom
Whether the 100th and 101st all-time meeting between the two icons will also be the last is anyone's guess.
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
It comes after a grim roll call of political violence over the past decade. That includes the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia.