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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia, the federal district coextensive with the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. Columbia in this context is an early poetic name for the United States of America.
The city is commonly referred to as D.C., the District, or simply Washington. Historically, it was called the Federal City or Washington City. To avoid confusion with the state of Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest, the city is often called simply D.C.. To locals, the entire metropolitan area, including suburbs, is "D.C."
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News from Washington, D.C. from TheHill.com
Dont know Italian wine? Super Tuscan saves the day
Mar 12, 2010 12:32 am
This column usually recommends excellent wines of everyday value. But with wine, as in most things, the notion of a bargain is relative. So on Read more...
Michelle Obamas seal of approval
Mar 12, 2010 12:02 am
SEI offers sushi and small plates that left the first lady wanting more Read more...
Michelle Obamas seal of approval
Mar 12, 2010 12:02 am
SEI offers sushi and small plates that left the first lady wanting more Read more...
Sean Penn and daughter tour Capitol with Kucinich
Mar 11, 2010 1:31 am
Sean Penn and his daughter Dillon were spotted in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, walking and talking with fellow progressive Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) and Read more...
Sean Penn and daughter tour Capitol with Kucinich
Mar 11, 2010 1:31 am
Sean Penn and his daughter Dillon were spotted in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, walking and talking with fellow progressive Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) and Read more...
Mar 11, 2010 1:29 am
Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Ohio) went nuts for the Ohio State Buckeyes on Wednesday. Read more...
Graysons daughter: Send dad money
Mar 11, 2010 1:27 am
Campaign fundraising e-mails usually follow a pretty standard format, but Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) broke the mold this week. Read more...
Graysons daughter: Send dad money
Mar 11, 2010 1:27 am
Campaign fundraising e-mails usually follow a pretty standard format, but Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) broke the mold this week. Read more...
Latest news from Washington Business Journal
D.C.-area homes sold faster, yielded higher prices in February
Mar 15, 2010 7:49 pm
Homes in Northern Virginia spent half as much time on the market in February 2010 as they did a year earlier, according to a report by the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems Inc.
FBR Capital completes acquisition of AFBA funds
Mar 15, 2010 7:32 pm
Arlington-based FBR Capital Markets Corporation has completed its acquisition of the mutual fund operations of AFBA 5Star Investment Management Company, expanding the mutual fund business for FBR and ...
Merrifield Town Center project slows down
Mar 15, 2010 6:49 pm
The second building at Merrifield Town Center Medical Campus will not break ground until the first building is more than 80-percent leased.
Maryland wins $9.3M in stimulus funds for e-health records
Mar 15, 2010 6:39 pm
The Maryland Health Care Commission will receive $9.3 million in federal stimulus money to build an exchange for electronic health records.
Ward North American leases Dulles building
Mar 15, 2010 6:05 pm
San Antonio-based Ward North American picked Loudoun County as the next place to plant its seventh national location.
Allied Capital cutting 91 jobs in D.C.
Mar 15, 2010 5:40 pm
Washington-based private equity company Allied Capital Corp. is eliminating 91 local jobs, equivalent to 85 percent of its staff, according to a federal notice the company filed with the District. (AL...
Latisys leases space in Ashburn
Mar 15, 2010 5:32 pm
Latisys has signed a 52,000-square-foot lease at Corporate Campus at Ashburn Center to sit next to its newly acquired company. (FPO)
John Warner joins Aurora Flight Sciences board
Mar 15, 2010 5:27 pm
Former U.S. Sen. John W. Warner has joined the board of directors at Manassas-based Aurora Flight Sciences.
The Washington Post to launch business weekly
Mar 15, 2010 5:10 pm
The Washington Post announced Monday that it will launch a subscription-only business weekly called Capital Business, beginning April 19.
Hhgreggs growing mid-Atlantic presence
Mar 15, 2010 5:00 pm
Big Midwestern electronics and appliance chain Hhgregg continues its planned expansion in the mid-Atlantic, announcing six new stores in the Baltimore area.
