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Obama touts $3B plan for food security
President Obama announced a new public-private partnership to help African farmers and fight hunger and malnutrition in a speech Friday ahead of the the Group of Eight summit at Camp David.
Resale of the week: Woodley Park contemporary
Contemporary-style homes are few and far between in the District, so when one comes on the market, it can generate plenty of excitement.
Dance festival draws fans to Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle has played host to numerous lazy afternoons, countless picnics, impromptu chess games, and one giant snowball fight.
Luxury home: Six-level Georgetown town house
While many Washingtonians revere Georgetown for its boutiques, restaurants and night life, residents of this sought-after community know its real charm rests on the side streets, where classically designed homes stand as evidence of the historical significance of the area.
Resale of the week: '05 home fits Cleveland Park
Living in Cleveland Park in Northwest Washington is a dream come true for residents who want to enjoy the charm of some of the city's most picturesque streets, where visitors exclaim over the Victorian, Cape Cod, Craftsman and Colonial-style homes with their old-fashioned front porches, fillips of architectural whimsy and lovely gardens.
Luxury Home: Roof garden sets Dupont Circle home apart
Though Dupont Circle may be best known for its central location, shops, restaurants and charming brownstones, one of its most interesting buildings is the historic Fraser mansion.
Dow within 100 points of 13,000 as stocks barrel higher
Investors sent U.S. stocks barreling to their highest levels of the year Thursday, buoyed by slivers of encouraging news about jobs and housing. At least for a day, they overlooked the lack of clarity about Greece's marathon negotiation for a bailout.
Arrest made in killing outside Dupont Circle nightclub
Police arrested a Riverdale man Monday in connection with a deadly fight outside a Dupont Circle restaurant that left one man dead and six others injured.
D.C. restaurant allowed to reopen after fatal melee
The Dupont Circle restaurant that was the site of a deadly melee in November will be allowed to reopen this month under the condition that outside promoters stop throwing parties at the venue.
Proposed marijuana dispensaries scattered around D.C.
Television personality Montel Williams wants to set up a medical marijuana dispensary in Adams Morgan as one of 17 applicants vying to set up shop in and around notable neighborhoods of the District.
Cooperation pledged in probe of fatal melee in D.C.
The managers of a Dupont Circle restaurant that was closed following a deadly melee after a private party ended said Tuesday they are "reviewing its contracting procedures for private events."
1 killed, 5 hurt in fight at Dupont Circle club
One man was killed and five others were injured early Sunday during a fight outside a Dupont Circle nightclub, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Luxury home: 2-level West End penthouses
While luxury for some people will always mean a mansion on an estate of several acres, others define opulence as a sophisticated city residence with skyline views, a doorman, a concierge and a location within walking distance of fine restaurants, cafes, bookstores, art galleries and nightlife.
Resale of the week: Puttin' on the Ritz in West End unit
Imagine deciding on the spur of the moment to host an elegant dinner party for 10 of your closest friends. You notice your marble floors could use a little polish, so while housekeeping attends to your home, you peruse the room-service menu to select gourmet food and wine for your guests.
Women who are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies
When Virginia "Ginni" Rometty becomes CEO of IBM Corp. and Heather Bresch the CEO of Mylan Inc. in January, they join 16 other female CEOs in the Fortune 500: