Thousands of Washington area bicyclists are expected to take part — last year’s Bike to Work Day drew about 11,000 participants and this year event is expected to be even bigger, according to organizers.

Openly gay judicial candidate rejected by Virginia legislature. Conservative lawmakers insist Tracy Thorne-Begland’s advocacy for gay rights disqualifies him from being an impartial judge.

Arena Stage announced the ambitious assembling of musicians as part of a campaign to raise awareness about music education in the D.C. area.

Report: Potomac is nation’s most endangered river. An advocacy group says pollution will only get worse if Clean Water Act regulations are rolled back.

Motorcyclists and officers participating in the 17th annual Law Ride Sunday morning traveled from RFK Stadium to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Judiciary Square. The Law Ride, like many Police Week events, honors fallen officers and their survivors.

Pepco pruning. “They set it up as a choice: power or trees?” That’s one resident’s take on the power company’s recent focus on “reliability” — an unprecedented attempt to get rid of trees that can damage power lines during major storm

Redskins celebrate the Redskins. In advance of its 80th anniversary season, the team shows off its 1937-era throwback uniforms.

Hey, federal employees: On top of a long pay freeze, how about a 5 percent pay cut? That’s what House Republicans offer in trying to shift retirement fund costs to workers, writes Federal Diary columnist Joe Davidson.

The ranking published by Forbes magazine is based on the D.C. area’s diversity of industries, cost of living, the range in size of businesses that are hiring, and the education level among residents.

“Before I Die...” On a D.C. street, a public-art project lets passersby reveal their inner dreams and aspirations — in chalk. (Watch the video.)