Westover Place, DC News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/westover-place-dc The latest Westover Place, DC news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us D.C. experience is ‘in’ once again President-elect Barack Obama’s picks for his Cabinet are reassuring because they have Washington experience — unless they’re disappointing for that very reason. http://www.yourstreet.com/4768246/d-c-experience-is-in-once-again Police blame snowy, icy driving conditions for fatality WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County — One person was killed and another was injured Monday, Dec. 1, in a two-vehicle head-on accident on the McEwen Road overpass to Interstate... http://www.yourstreet.com/4768079/police-blame-snowy-icy-driving-conditions-for-fatality Analysis: Obama the pragmatist WASHINGTON - The selection of experienced centrists - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Robert Gates and James L. Jones - to head President-elect Barack Obama’s national security team... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767764/analysis-obama-the-pragmatist Washington Examiner to close printing plant WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Examiner will close its printing plant on Pickett Street, shedding 101 jobs. http://www.yourstreet.com/4767431/washington-examiner-to-close-printing-plant Protesters Call for Affordable Housing More than a hundred people gathered in front of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's local field office on First Street NE yesterday in recognition of World AIDS... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767955/protesters-call-for-affordable-housing Pinewood Prep may be team to beat in Roundball The Piggly Wiggly Roundball Classic attracts teams from the best basketball hotbeds in the country, and this year is no exception as teams from Charlotte, Louisville, Atlanta,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767771/pinewood-prep-may-be-team-to-beat-in-roundball Allegro Foundation sends nine Charlotte kids to D.C.  The Allegro Foundation is sending 9 kids from its nonprofit organization to D.C. When the group went a few years ago, it was the first group of children with disabilities to... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767392/allegro-foundation-sends-nine-charlotte-kids-to-d-c Jeffrey Wright: Washington Native Dominates a Theater Near You The District-born, St. Albans-educated Jeffrey Wright may have chosen to be more character actor than leading man since his breakout performance as the titular artist in 1996’s... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767396/jeffrey-wright-washington-native-dominates-a-theater-near-you Post Surveys the Commercial Real Estate Slowdown Near the Ballpark and... The front page of Tuesday's Post has " Building Slowdown Turns Grand Visions into Vapor ," a look at projects in the DC area that are on hold because of the slumping economy: ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767344/post-surveys-the-commercial-real-estate-slowdown-near-the-ballpark-and HOCKEY: Cyclones thankful for winning weekend The Cyclones made the long road trip to Annapolis, Md., last week to play in the Navy Thanksgiving Tournament. The tournament proved to be a success for the Cyclones as they... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767155/hockey-cyclones-thankful-for-winning-weekend D.C. Police Search for Bank Robbery Suspect WASHINGTON - District of Columbia police are searching for a man who robbed a northwest Washington bank. Police say the man passed a note demanding money ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767236/d-c-police-search-for-bank-robbery-suspect Goodbye, jets: Ford CEO will make trip to D.C. in a car President and CEO of the Ford Motor Company Alan Mulally testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill November 19, 2008 in Washington, ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767234/goodbye-jets-ford-ceo-will-make-trip-to-d-c-in-a-car Canisius routs Howard 70-46 WASHINGTON (AP) - Greg Logins had 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead Canisius College to a 70-46 victory over Howard University on Monday night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4766965/canisius-routs-howard-70-46 Tom Sietsema Selects Best Breakfast Spots in DC - Picks Domku! .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766949/tom-sietsema-selects-best-breakfast-spots-in-dc-picks-domku Greatest Magazine Cover? I spotted this cover at Columbia Heights Coffee. Simply phenomenal on so many levels.  I can’t even look at this picture without laughing and it’s been three days since I took... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766950/greatest-magazine-cover Ah, Sweet A Saki Bar Plum Blossom is located at 1915 18th St. NW in Adams Morgan. The Post has a review here. We’ve been talking a lot about wine bars so I thought it was cool that there was a Saki... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766958/ah-sweet-a-saki-bar Panel warns biological attack likely by 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767238/panel-warns-biological-attack-likely-by-2013 FORD CEO Alan Mulally Will Drive to Washington D.C. To BEG For Money -... FORD CEO Alan Mulally Will Drive to Washington D.C. To BEG For Money - But What Car Will He Drive To D.C.? His Lexus, ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766993/ford-ceo-alan-mulally-will-drive-to-washington-d-c-to-beg-for-money : The Holwiday Weekend My two readers have pointed out to me that I’ve been a deadbeat blogger in recent months. I was hoping no one would notice. There’s been so much going on, both good and not so... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767092/the-holwiday-weekend Shaw Main Streets Holiday Party You are invited to sample the offerings of some of Shaw's finest food and beverage businesses at the fifth annual Shaw Main Streets Holiday, to be held on Tuesday, December 2,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766912/shaw-main-streets-holiday-party Attorney general nominee inherits damaged department WASHINGTON — Attorney general nominee Eric Holder will face daunting challenges as the new head of the Justice Department, but those who know him say ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766994/attorney-general-nominee-inherits-damaged-department Former official accuses appellate judge of downloading porn WASHINGTON -- A former federal courts chief is demanding the impeachment or resignation of a prominent California-based appellate judge who is already facing scrutiny over ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766995/former-official-accuses-appellate-judge-of-downloading-porn Clinton's India ties may complicate Obama policy WASHINGTON (AP) - The close ties with India that Secretary of State-nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton forged during her years as a U.S. senator and ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766766/clinton-s-india-ties-may-complicate-obama-policy Bush: 'I'm sorry' the economic crisis is occurring WASHINGTON (AP) - President George W. Bush expressed remorse that the global financial crisis has cost jobs and harmed retirement accounts and said he'll back ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766765/bush-i-m-sorry-the-economic-crisis-is-occurring 'American hero' Rob Yllescas dies from war injuries U.S. Army Capt. Rob Yllescas died Monday from injuries he suffered Oct. 28 in Afghanistan. He was seriously wounded in an explosion in Afghanistan, losing both legs and... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766594/american-hero-rob-yllescas-dies-from-war-injuries NASDAQ OMX to Open Its Market Remotely From the FORTUNE 500 Forum in... ADVISORY, Dec 1, 2008 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- What: NASDAQ OMX CEO Bob Greifeld will be joined by editors and executives from FORTUNE and TIME magazines ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766772/nasdaq-omx-to-open-its-market-remotely-from-the-fortune-500-forum-in shop,eat, and drink a little cheaper in adams morgan its a bit up the road from us, but hell, i like it if i can save yous some money. Adams Morgan First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of every month All Day Adams Morgan 1815 Adams... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766607/shop-eat-and-drink-a-little-cheaper-in-adams-morgan Bush: 'I'm sorry' the economic crisis is occurring WASHINGTON (AP) -- President George W. Bush expressed remorse that the global financial crisis has cost jobs and harmed retirement accounts and said he'll back ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766767/bush-i-m-sorry-the-economic-crisis-is-occurring Dow plunges on news recession began in Dec. 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Most Americans sorely knew it already, but now it's official: The country is in a recession, and it's getting worse. Wall ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766769/dow-plunges-on-news-recession-began-in-dec-2007 Clinton's India ties may complicate Obama policy WASHINGTON (AP) -- The close ties with India that Secretary of State-nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton forged during her years as a U.S. senator and ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766768/clinton-s-india-ties-may-complicate-obama-policy NASDAQ OMX to Open Its Market Remotely From the FORTUNE 500 Forum in... ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766776/nasdaq-omx-to-open-its-market-remotely-from-the-fortune-500-forum-in Bio attack likely in next 5 years WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766770/bio-attack-likely-in-next-5-years Recession declared; Wall Street tanks WASHINGTON (AP) -- Most Americans sorely knew it already, but now it's official: The country is in a recession, and it's getting worse. Wall ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766771/recession-declared-wall-street-tanks Obama from change agent to pragmatist WASHINGTON (AP) -- The selection of experienced centrists - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Robert Gates and James L. Jones - to head President-elect Barack Obama's national security ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766773/obama-from-change-agent-to-pragmatist Douglas in D.C. pitching for bailout for states (Host) Governor Jim Douglas was in Washington today pitching to get federal bailout money for Vermont and other states. (Sciammacco) After meeting with House Speaker ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766775/douglas-in-d-c-pitching-for-bailout-for-states Bowl plot thickens The NCAA says the ACC can't send N.C. State to the EagleBank Bowl in Washington. Maryland says it won't play in the EagleBank Bowl because of an academic conflict. Now, Navy... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766312/bowl-plot-thickens Go Home Already: Circus Act Whoa - the D.C. Council is considering allowing bars and restaurants to serve alcohol until 5 a.m., and to keep doors open 24-hours per day, between Jan. 17 and Jan. 21 to... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766549/go-home-already-circus-act Panel warns biological attack likely by 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766535/panel-warns-biological-attack-likely-by-2013 Treasury OKs Virginia Commerce Bank aid Inc. could get a $71 million cash infusion as part of the federal bank bailout. filing, the Arlington-based parent company of Virginia Commerce Bank ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766533/treasury-oks-virginia-commerce-bank-aid Ford CEO Will Travel to D.C. by Car Ford Motor Co. says CEO Alan Mulally will travel by car when he makes his return trip to Washington, D.C., to seek $25 billion ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766534/ford-ceo-will-travel-to-d-c-by-car Ford CEO Mulally Will Make Bailout Trip To D.C. In A Car When the Big Three automakers come back to Washington for hearings later this week on the proposed auto bailout, Ford CEO Alan Mulally will be ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766537/ford-ceo-mulally-will-make-bailout-trip-to-d-c-in-a-car National security adviser seeks to forge consensus WASHINGTON (AP) -- In an Associated Press telephone interview shortly after President-elect Barack Obama announced that James L. Jones will be his national security adviser, ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766539/national-security-adviser-seeks-to-forge-consensus Dirty teeth reveal ancient diet WASHINGTON (AP) -- Thanks to poor dental hygiene, researchers are getting a more detailed understanding of what people ate thousands of years ago in what is ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766538/dirty-teeth-reveal-ancient-diet D.C. Police vs. Mentally-Ill Residents Part II In the wake of the police shooting death of David Kerstetter, I was told by the D.C. Police Department that its point man on issues related to dealing with residents in crisis... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766403/d-c-police-vs-mentally-ill-residents-part-ii Jones brings hefty resume to security post WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama's pick to be national security adviser is a Vietnam war veteran who rose to become a Marine four- ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766540/jones-brings-hefty-resume-to-security-post Goodbye, jets: Ford CEO will make trip to D.C. in a car When the Big Three automakers come back to Washington for hearings later this week on the proposed auto bailout, will be making the more than ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766541/goodbye-jets-ford-ceo-will-make-trip-to-d-c-in-a-car Obama's cabinet picks shake up NY, AZ politics WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet picks Monday are sweet political gifts for the Republican who'll become governor of Arizona and the ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766544/obama-s-cabinet-picks-shake-up-ny-az-politics Bush uses final 50 days in office to tout legacy WASHINGTON (AP) -- President George W. Bush says history will judge him, but he is getting his own crack first. Bush is using his final 50 ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766542/bush-uses-final-50-days-in-office-to-tout-legacy Ford CEO Will Travel to D.C. by Car Ford Motor Co. says CEO Alan Mulally will travel by car when he makes his return trip to Washington, D.C., to seek $25 billion in government loans http://www.yourstreet.com/4765675/ford-ceo-will-travel-to-d-c-by-car Economy likely to move up Medicare's insolvency WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health officials estimate that the struggling economy is likely to speed up by one to three years the exhaustion of the Medicare ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4765836/economy-likely-to-move-up-medicare-s-insolvency