Former Redskin George Starke arrested at D.C. hotel, charged with hitting wife; Metro safety is more than a day’s work; D.C. Council agenda; Union Market’s new waffle bar sells a spot-on sweet and savory all-day breakfast; Philz Coffee makes its D.C. debut with a drippy store in Adams Morgan; Bus detours and delays for Nuclear Security Summit start Wednesday night; Man dies in fire near American University in Northwest Washington; D.C. home back on market after surviving bomb, international custody battle; These friends have had dinner together every Wednesday for the last 3 years; Strike is back on for U.S. airport workers seeking higher pay, job protections; Delays on Metro’s Blue, Orange and Silver lines; Seven new condos coming to D.C.’s Columbia Heights; My friend constantly asks for my advice — and gets mad when she hears it; Washington Monument closes for repairs after elevator stops at 280 feet;
 
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Former Redskin George Starke arrested at D.C. hotel, charged with hitting wife
The ex-Hog said his wife got angry over not attending White House Easter Egg Roll.
Metro safety is more than a day’s work
Transit leaders can’t explain why problem lingered, so why should riders feel safe?
 
D.C. Council agenda
The schedule for the D.C. Council, March 3-9.
Union Market’s new waffle bar sells a spot-on sweet and savory all-day breakfast
Saison Wafel Bar puts eggs and bacon on the traditionally sweet Liege waffle, and the results are awesome.
 
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Philz Coffee makes its D.C. debut with a drippy store in Adams Morgan
The West Coast roaster promotes custom blends at a time when coffee hounds rave about single origin beans.
 
Bus detours and delays for Nuclear Security Summit start Wednesday night
Buses downtown are likely to face more traffic and delays due to detours, rolling closures and more motorcades transporting summit participants.
 
Man dies in fire near American University in Northwest Washington
Victim is third fire fatality this year in the District
D.C. home back on market after surviving bomb, international custody battle
The Crestwood home was the site of a bombing in 1980.
 
 
These friends have had dinner together every Wednesday for the last 3 years
Members of a dinner club have met nearly every Wednesday for the past three years. The rules are few: bring wine; cook something new every time; and no judging the food.
 
Strike is back on for U.S. airport workers seeking higher pay, job protections
In the wake of the Brussels airport terrorist attack, organizers say the workers are also asking for more emergency preparedness for all airport workers.
 
Delays on Metro’s Blue, Orange and Silver lines
Riders on three Metro lines face delays for Wednesday morning
Seven new condos coming to D.C.’s Columbia Heights
TOWN SQUARE | The residences at the Heights on Tenth will be priced in the $600,000s.
 
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My friend constantly asks for my advice — and gets mad when she hears it
Plus, a reader who's 36 and feeling lost careerwise is looking for help getting on the right path.
 
Washington Monument closes for repairs after elevator stops at 280 feet
A total of 42 people were rescued after the incident, a spokesman said.
 
D.C. fire captain charged with stealing book from burning home in Northwest
Fire captain denies allegations, says he was salvaging book after fire destroyed home
 
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