Washington DC Local News

DC Library Seeking Items For Chuck Brown Archive

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:23:27 +0000

The District of Columbia Public Library is working to build an archival collection honoring the "godfather" of go-go music, Chuck Brown.

DC Prepares For Chuck Brown Funeral Thursday

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:43:23 +0000

Cliff Jones of Soul World entertainment is but one of many artists preparing to salute Go-Go Legend Chuck Brown tomorrow.

Eisenhower Family At Impasse On Memorial Design

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:02:14 +0000

The Eisenhower family continues to oppose the use of large metal scrims to frame a memorial park near the National Mall.

PHOTOS: Locals Flock To Chuck Brown's Viewing To Celebrate "Godfather of Go-Go"

Wed, 30 May 2012 18:32:01 +0000

Take a look at these photos from outside of the Howard Theatre Tuesday morning as locals and fans of the late, great Chuck Brown flocked to his viewing to celebrate the "Godfather of Go-Go".

Bicycle Courier Struck By SUV In DC

Tue, 29 May 2012 23:31:02 +0000

A bike courier may have brain injuries after an accident that occurred just after 10 o'clock at 17th and M streets in Northwest DC. The bike courier, who friends say was in his 40s, was taken to George Washington University Hospital with life threatening injuries.

Person Of Interest Sought In May 1 Homicide In DC

Tue, 29 May 2012 23:22:02 +0000

DC Police want your help finding a person of interest in the investigation of a homicide on May 1. The person can be seen in the video below walking on the sidewalk.

Crowd Chants 'Wind Me Up, Chuck' At Chuck Brown Viewing

Tue, 29 May 2012 18:47:58 +0000

Thousands are expected to visit the Howard Theatre in Northwest D.C. for a public viewing for Chuck Brown.

National Zoo Announces Sudden Death Of Brown Kiwi

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:06:22 +0000

A 6-year-old brown kiwi, member of an endangered species, died suddenly at the National Zoo on Saturday.

National Memorial Day Concert Cut Short By Weather

Mon, 28 May 2012 22:35:35 +0000

The National Memorial Day Concert was cut short by a line of thunderstorms on Sunday.

VIDEO: One Homeless Veteran's Story

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:03:00 +0000

The streets of Washington, D.C. are filled with homeless veterans. See the attached video as Bruce Johnston talks to one of them.