Newspaper boxes in D.C. are plentiful, lining sidewalks and crowding areas around Metro stations. Until now, D.C. couldn't do much about them, but a set of proposed rules would rein in where they can go and when they can be removed.
The Navy Yard has been a part of Washington's landscape since the city's earliest days — and was critical in protecting the District during the War of 1812.
This week we reflect on Monday's shooting at D.C.'s Navy Yard, explore an interactive video aimed at helping veterans get jobs, and continue our series on the future of Smith Island.