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Charts
How D.C.'s Public Schools Are Wooing New Families
Enrollment is way up, thanks in a large part to charters. But can the city build on the success?
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The Big Fix
Why Are There No Big Cities with Municipal Broadband Networks?
Publicly owned Internet infrastructure is luring jobs to smaller towns. Should big cities follow their lead?
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Stupid New Trend of the Day: 'Gallon Smashing'
Go into a grocery store. Pretend to fall down while carrying two gallons of milk. Post on the Internet.
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What's at Stake in the Voting Rights Act Case
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments challenging the Voting Rights Act of 1968, civil rights advocates are rising to support the anti-discriminatory law. But why?
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Maps
Early Fruits of International Open Data Day 2013
Projects from Vancouver to Washington to Kathmandu.
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Washington, D.C. Unveils an Ambitious New Sustainability Plan
Proposals seek to halve the city's greenhouse gas emissions, boost walkability, and cut the obesity rate.
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The Problem With Police Line-Ups
False eyewitness identifications are the leading factor in wrongful convictions. Washington, D.C., wonders if it can fix that.
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The Big Fix
The End of the Neighborhood School
A spate of closings is leaving children without local education options.
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Photos
The Rise and Fall of One of America's Most Innovative Hotel Chains
Statler grew up with America's cities.
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How Flight Delays Spread From Airport to Airport Like a Disease
Air travel congestion can quickly spread from a few cities to a whole network.
