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Capital of the United States The District of Columbia is divided into four quadrants and is laid out as a planned city along the banks of the Potomac River.

The District of Columbia was outlined by the United States Constitution in 1790 as a Federal district to serve as the capital of the United States. Along with the important landmarks: the White House, Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress and the many others, the District of Columbia is a self functioning independent city with its own local government. Many of the famous landmarks a

Orange, green and red line to be affected by weekend work 06/03/2015

Orange, green and red line to be affected by weekend work - WASHINGTON (AP) - Metro says weekend work will affect the orange, green and red line. Metro says green line trains will run every 20 minutes throughout the weekend. Orange line trains will run every 16 minutes rather than every 12 to 15 minutes. And Metro says red line trains will run every 12 to 15 minutes between Shady Grove and Glenmont. There will be additional trains between Medical Center and Silver Sprin... http://ow.ly/2Zqwtm

Orange, green and red line to be affected by weekend work Metro says green line trains will run every 20 minutes throughout the weekend. Orange line trains will run every 16 minutes rather than every 12 to...

Vision For Canal Faces Costly Lock Repairs | The Georgetown Dish 06/03/2015

Vision For Canal Faces Costly Lock Repairs - By Katie PearceCurrent Staff WriterThere’s a big vision in Georgetown for reactivating the neighborhood’s portion of the C&O Canal — and the city’s now pitching in money for that goal — but two major repair projects could stand in the way.Significant work is needed on the canal’s Lock 3 and Lock 4, which could require the historic canal to be drained in ... http://ow.ly/2ZqglU

Vision For Canal Faces Costly Lock Repairs | The Georgetown Dish The Georgetown Dish is a news and social media blog about the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. designed to inform, entertain and amuse.

First female appointed commander of prestigious Old Guard 06/03/2015

First female appointed commander of prestigious Old Guard - WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- An Army captain is making history. Today Marjana Bidwell was appointed as the first female company commander of the prestigious Old Guard. Bidwell is a 2007 West Point graduate. She has been with the Old Guard for a year. “You immediately want to be self-deprecating because in my here I think I am just in the right place at the right time,” Captain Bidwell said of being promoted. The Septem... http://ow.ly/2ZpjKW

First female appointed commander of prestigious Old Guard WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- An Army captain is making history. Today Marjana Bidwell was appointed as the first female company commander of the...

Caitlyn Jenner to receive courage award at ESPYs 06/02/2015

Caitlyn Jenner to receive courage award at ESPYs - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caitlyn Jenner will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards for her bravery for publicly coming out as a transgender woman. The honor is given to individuals whose contributions transcend sports. It will be presented July 15 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Jenner says that for the first time in July she will be able to "stand as my true self in front of my peers." Jenner confirme... http://ow.ly/2ZotHE

Caitlyn Jenner to receive courage award at ESPYs LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caitlyn Jenner will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards for her bravery for publicly coming out as a...

Bill Plante on 'Selma Fifty Years Later' June 25th | The Georgetown Dish 06/02/2015

Bill Plante on 'Selma Fifty Years Later' June 25th - Award-Winning CBS Journalist, Bill Plante will speak on Selma Fifty Years LaterThursday, June 25, 2015 at St. John's Church in Georgetown.This special event, presented by Georgetown Village begins at 6:00 pm.In Selma 50 years ago as a young reporter, Bill Plante witnessed the events and the fear, anger and ... http://ow.ly/2ZopTh

Bill Plante on 'Selma Fifty Years Later' June 25th | The Georgetown Dish The Georgetown Dish is a news and social media blog about the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. designed to inform, entertain and amuse.

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