American University prepares for a campus-wide swine flu pandemic.

Metro encourages riders to use their cell phones on the platforms.  Laura Petti reports.

It’s neighbor versus neighbor in Northwest D.C. The big issue? Speed humps. Caitlin Hillyard reports.

Budget cuts will mean $12 million less for D.C.’s homeless. Gabrielle Gorder reports.

Shopping for charity…The Pulsera Project sells bracelets for a cause. Gabrielle Gorder reports.

A local health report reveals that the rate of people with AIDS in the District rivals that found in African countries. The 15,000 newly reported cases of HIV in 2008 marks a 22 percent increase from 2006. People react with shock, but some see it as an opportunity for awareness. Amanda Glensky [above] and June Kim [below] has more.

American University students line up for hours in the cold to watch the Eagles dance during March Madness. Qiong Wu reports.

The elephants march into D.C. for the circus, but so do the lawsuits as animal rights groups allege abuse. Cate Cetta with more.

A proposed smoking ban on George Washington University campus may be harder to practice than to preach. Cate Minichino reports.

During an economic downturn, Washington Metro and Transit Authority is looking to more federal funding to make necessary improvements; what changes do metro riders want to see? Rita Gallina reports.

College seniors are having a hard time finding jobs so they’re turning to graduate school. Lindsey Hall looks at why enrollment in graduate schools is increasing, and the disadvantages recent undergraduates face.

T0 ensure people’s safety during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, D.C.’s cab association is sponsoring free cab rides; and American University campus security is thinking of ways to keep students safe. Haifa al Mubarak has the report.

A state budget cut may lead to the closing of more than half of Virginia’s rest stops. Sara Reddington with more.

A controversial politician makes a visit to American University, stirring some tension on campus as some students and faculty prepare to protest.  Neil Hickey reports.

A New York Post cartoon has many people crying out racism and Rupert Murdoch has apologized, but is his sorry too late? Sarah Tobianski has more.

Both District Wire’s Annie Aho (above) and Nigel Franklin (below) report on students’ reaction to a reported case of tuberculosis on American University campus.

Fashion is one industry that has been hit by the economic recession, but shoppers are making adjustments so they can afford to stay in style. Inna Arnaudova has more.

The idea of installing security cameras in dorms has American University students wondering if such a move would be an invasion of privacy or a necessity to keep them safe. Howie Perlman reports.

D.C. lessens its punishment for bars and restaurants that are caught selling alcohol to minors. Sara Reddington reports.

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Inauguration day is right around the corner and DC hotels are preparing for full houses. Emily Jarvis Reports.

DC is cracking down on Jay Walkers and trying keep the streets safe. Huw Roberts Reports.

The biggest shopping day of the Year, Black Friday, is just days away. But will consumers hit the stores? And what type of sales can they expect? Emily Jarvis Reports from Georgetown.

Just days after his win, President-elect Barack Obama is already preparing his transition to the White House, and supporters are still reacting to the excitement of election night. Justin Fensterman reports.

 

Poll volunteers in Washington D.C. make final preparations, anticipating record turnout for election day. Casey Jenkins reports from Precinct Nine.

American University students are making sure their vote counts. Alessandra Torres with the story.

Justin Fensterman reports on A Wider Circle and the organization’s work to help low-income families.

Thomas Edison High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, is providing an education that students won’t find in the traditional classroom. Steve Dorsey reports.

Despite a struggling economy, the Halloween business is thriving, and the upcoming presidential election is boosting costume sales. Emily Jarvis reports.