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Boy, 6, Misses Bus, Takes Mom's Car Instead

Boy, 6, Misses Bus, Takes Mom's Car InsteadThe word "miracle" can be overused. But when a 6-year-old boy drives a Ford Taurus for more than 10 miles, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic, slams into a utility pole and no one gets hurt, well, maybe miracle is appropriate.

School Chief Proposes Larger Classes, Fees

School Chief Proposes Larger Classes, FeesClass sizes will grow; student fees for sports, Advanced Placement tests and parking will be imposed or increased; and funding for special education and ESL classes will be cut in a budget proposed by Loudoun County Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III last night.

No Need to Throng for Milk or TP

No Need to Throng for Milk or TPThe curse of Washington's winter weather descended on the region yesterday as the temperature bounced around the magic mark that turns rain to ice, the dreaded slippery stuff that can paralyze virtually everything.

'Momentum' Seen for Smoke-Free Restaurants

'Momentum' Seen for Smoke-Free RestaurantsVirginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) yesterday renewed his bid to ban smoking at restaurants in the commonwealth, telling legislators and others gathered at an Arlington County restaurant that much has changed since the proposal was torpedoed last year.

A New Breed of Congressman

A New Breed of CongressmanIn his new Capitol Hill office, Rep. Tom Perriello, 34, displays a diverse collection of mementos. There's the camouflage hunting ballcap on the bookshelf, and the painting of Virginia International Raceway in the back corner.

Unemployment in D.C. Region Highest Since 2003

Unemployment in D.C. Region Highest Since 2003Unemployment in the Washington region reached its highest level in November since June 2003, inching up to 4.4 percent from 4.1 percent the month before.

Some Jump, Baby Dropped To Escape Rosslyn Fire

Some Jump, Baby Dropped To Escape Rosslyn FireSomeone was banging on the door of his Rosslyn apartment, but Oscar Polanco's father didn't want to open it. Probably some drunk, he said.

Thousands Of Parking Spots Open For Jan. 20

Thousands Of Parking Spots Open For Jan. 20Metro is opening up thousands of spaces for automobiles at all but one Metrorail station parking lot on Inauguration Day, which means more parking for area residents, officials said yesterday.

New Rules to Be Enforced On Poultry Farms' Manure

New Rules to Be Enforced On Poultry Farms' ManureMaryland will soon begin enforcing new limits on the amount of manure that is allowed to wash off Eastern Shore poultry farms, cracking down on what had been a lightly regulated Chesapeake Bay pollutant.

Lanier Subpoena Power Assailed

Lanier Subpoena Power AssailedIn its first legislative meeting of the year, the D.C. Council voted to strip Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier of the subpoena power that Mayor Adrian M. Fenty recently gave her as a crime-fighting tool.

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