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Students at Maya Angelou Public Charter School can still receive a grade of 40 percent for the quarter even if they fail to complete any assignment or show up to school under a new grading policy. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Education

Maya Angelou charter school wipes out zeros for students

Rachel Baye -

May 28, 2013 4:00 am

The D.C. Council gave initial approval to a change that would scrap the city's 23.5-cents-per-gallon tax on gasoline for an 8.3 percent tax on wholesale gas, following the lead of neighboring Maryland and Virginia.

Experts: Gas tax shift means Virginia will attract thrifty drivers

Liz Essley -

May 28, 2013 4:00 am

Exterior of house with sold sign

Report: D.C.-area housing market strongest in nation

Matt Connolly -

May 28, 2013 4:00 am

United Medical Center, which has been kept afloat with more than $100 million in cash infusions from D.C. taxpayers since 2007, faces more budget shortfalls amid reports of poor customer service and severely limited staff in key areas. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Healthcare

D.C. hospital bleeds cash as city seeks solution

Eric Newcomer -

May 28, 2013 4:00 am

D.C. Councilman Jack Evans, left, former Nationals Manager Frank Robinson, center, and former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams together in May 2006.

Harry Jaffe: Once around the bases for baseball in D.C.

Harry Jaffe -

May 28, 2013 4:00 am

Authorities seek info about armed robberies at Maryland phone stores

Crime

Authorities seek info about armed robberies at Maryland phone stores

Naomi Jagoda -

May 27, 2013 4:00 am

D.C. Councilman Phil Mendelson added millions to housing, homeless causes and the arts, among other changes, in a budget unanimously approved by the D.C. Council. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Minimal budget battling earns high marks for Phil Mendelson

Eric Newcomer -

May 27, 2013 4:00 am

During the 2009 lottery contracting process, D.C. Chief Financial Officer Natwar Gandhi violated a law governing certified local small business enterprises, according to the city's inspector general, possibly costing taxpayers a bunch of money. (Photo: Examiner file)

Jonetta Rose Barras: Another lottery scandal — really

Jonetta Rose Barras -

May 27, 2013 4:00 am

The Blotter: Homeless shelter stabbing, Beltway crash, boat explosion

Crime

The Blotter: Homeless shelter stabbing, Beltway crash, boat explosion

Liz Essley -

May 27, 2013 4:00 am

Ocean City officials say town has shrugged off Sandy

Ocean City officials say town has shrugged off Sandy

Alan Blinder -

May 27, 2013 4:00 am

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