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Tourists meet mayhem on the Mall

Repairs rattle some visitors, but Washington’s tourism appeal remains strong. (more…) Read more ...

D.C. rent rises with temperature

Rental rates in region keep increasing as some renters struggle to find affordable housing. (more…) Read more ...

Homebuyers face pitfalls in bargain market

The 2012 housing market boasts record low interest rates and home sale prices. Market opportunities are being hindered by stricter credit guidelines and potential hidden costs

Old and new Japan converge on Mall

The Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival has become a popular attraction at the cherry blossom festival (more…) Read more ...

Observer Podcast: Santorum Withdraws

This week's podcast returns to the presidential campaign trail with reactions to former Senator Rick Santorum dropping out of the Read more ...

Observer Podcast: The Supreme Court & Healthcare

This week's podcast gives a special focus to the arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court over the controversial Affordable Healthcare Read more ...

Observer Podcast: Meltdown Aboard Jet Blue

This week's podcast gives the surprising story of a pilot who seems to lose his cool in the air.  The Read more ...

DC area hospitals struggle to meet all dietary requests

When it comes to hospital food, some patients have greater concerns than how it tastes. (more…) Read more ...

No ‘diamond in the rough’ for small business owner

“I have been told during [this] campaign what is wrong, but I have yet to hear how it will be Read more ...

An entrepreneur on the economy: What the Obama administration is doing wrong

In the summer of 2003, my father, Rick Tollefson, 51, started an online business selling softball pants from our garage Read more ...

Amid economic stagnation, young Americans mull 2012 options

As the 2012 election rolls into the heat of the primary season, many young people are still struggling to find Read more ...

We came, we saw, we conquered: New Hampshire wrap-up

Four days, 34 students, six vans and countless cups of coffee: In case you missed college- student insight, here's a Read more ...

Steve Scully: Stepping away from the pack

HUDSON, N.H., Jan. 9, 2012 — A hungry throng of reporters encircle Mitt Romney at a rare press availability on Read more ...

AUNH2012: What have we learned?

Inspired by a trip to MSNBC's Morning Joe set in Manchester, N.H., we asked the American University students who spent Read more ...