Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Georgetown Drops 3-0 Decision at George Washington


Georgetown Drops 3-0 Decision at George Washington


WASHINGTON – The ball would just not fall for the Georgetown volleyball team at George Washington on Tuesday night as the Hoyas fell in straight sets (25-22, 25-16, 25-6) to their D.C. rivals. The match was played at George Washington’s Charles E.


Jaguars cut tackle Cam Bradfield Tuesday after getting benched against Washington


A day after Jaguars coach Gus Bradley anticipated personnel changes in the wake of the 41-10 loss to the Washington Redskins, the team Tuesday waived veteran Cam Bradfield, who had started the first two games at right tackle. Bradfield was directly ...


NFL Tax Exemption Could Be In Jeopardy Over Washington Redskins Name Controversy


The NFL could be losing its tax exemption unless the league’s owners agree to change the name of the Washington Redskins football team. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) announced on Tuesday plans to introduce legislation revoking the IRS tax ...


Marijuana: Washington County commissioners uneasy about regulations


Washington County commissioners are backing away from efforts to regulate and tax marijuana before the end of this year's ordinance season, leaving the market open for medical and potentially recreational pot sellers come next year. Although it has not yet ...


A new Washington rat race: Fitbit-wearing power walkers vie for step supremacy


One day this summer, Rep. Fred Upton was walking down Pennsylvania Avenue when he happened upon White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough. They are political foes. Upton, a Republican from Michigan, chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee.


Washington Life Science Transactions Surpass $1 Billion for 2014


The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA), the state’s life science trade association, reports that more than 50 Washington life science transactions this year to date have surpassed $1 billion. The financial milestone is $275 million ...


Amtrak service resumes between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia


(Reuters) - Amtrak trains resumed with limited operation between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, officials said, following interruptions due to downed wires and debris on the tracks. Engineers made repairs permitting Amtrak ...


Kerry Washington talks domestic abuse, motherhood


LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn't take the Ray Rice elevator video to get Kerry Washington talking about domestic violence. In fact, it was the day before news outlets were looping security camera images of the NFL running back punching out his then-fiancee ...



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