Washington DC News

District of Columbia transportation officials are planning to shut down the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on Friday night for operational testing. via NewsChannel 8

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Local, state and federal law enforcement officials are meeting on the USS North Carolina to launch a new information sharing program. via WTVD

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District of Columbia officials have announced a deal with a developer to build a four-star, 400-room hotel on the site of the old convention center. via WJLA-TV Arlington

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“These findings indicate a need to increase awareness of stroke warning symptoms in the entire population, and particularly among blacks, Hispanics, men and persons at lower education levels”

Fewer than half of Americans can recognize the top five warning signs of stroke, information that could help save thousands of people from death and disability, the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control and ... via Reuters

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“There has to be the other piece, which are parents, and more importantly kids, becoming involved”

A popular website takes a milestone step to ensure children's safety. Social-networking giant, Facebook, has put in place 40 safeguards to protect children from online sexual predators and cyber bullies. via KRDO

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“I think a total ban, with no exceptions under any circumstances, might be found by the Court not to be. But I don't know the facts”

During a campaign debate on April 16, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were asked if the District of Columbia's ban on gun possession, now facing a challenge before the Supreme Court, is constitutional. via Free Republic

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“The young people of the District of Columbia deserve every opportunity to live fruitful and healthy lives.”

The District has the highest rate of overweight kids in the country, but there's hope a new school year will bring healthier food choices to cafeterias. via WTOP

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“Who is this woman you're sleeping with?”

There is a poignant significance to the passing of Mildred Loving at a time when a biracial senator leads the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. via Washington Times

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“Hunger remains a daily challenge for millions of people in our country. An estimated four percent of Americans--many of them children--are forced to skip meals, eat too little, or even go without food for an entire day”

Comtex WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ ----Nation's Largest Food Drive Helps Millions of Americans in Need The U.S. Postal Service is proud to support the annual National ... via Fox News

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“We have the required amount of capacity committed to serve consumers for this summer. System operators both at PJM and our members are prepared to handle the challenges the summer may bring”

Power supplies should be adequate this summer in the PJM Interconnection, the nation's largest power grid, which manages the power supply for all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. via Power Online

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