item number: 220074 title: 18410393 item name: 18410393.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ph-bikelane DATE: November 10, 2009 NEG NUMBER: 210683 15th Street NW between Rhode Island AVe, & U St. PHOTOGRAPHER: GERALD MARTINEAU, TWP We photograph the new bike lane that heads south on 15th St, NW that heads the opposite way from the one-way auto traffic on 15th St. by: Gerald Martineau (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 220072 title: 18525201 item name: 18525201.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ME-ADOPTION DATE: November 21, 2009 PLACE: Washington, DC PHOTOGRAPHER: jahi chikwendiu/twp Deborah Bell, left, watches her newly adopted child, Jacqueline Bell, 4, play at the District's 2009 Adoption Day Ceremony in Washington, DC. The District's child welfare system continues to struggle to place foster children in permanent homes. Adoption Day is a celebration of some of the hard-fought successes in that effort. Officials will finalize the adoptions of 30 children at this year's ceremony by: Jahi Chikwendiu (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 220070 title: 15836638 item name: 15836638.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: NA-DEPARLEDATE: 3/26/09CREDIT: BILL O'LEARY / TWP WASHINGTON, DC. President Barack Obama's Director of White House Office for Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle moderates a follow up meeting on health reform with health care professionals. by: Bill O'leary (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - a-section

item number: 220065 title: 18525193 item name: 18525193.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ME-ADOPTION DATE: November 21, 2009 PLACE: Washington, DC PHOTOGRAPHER: jahi chikwendiu/twp Mary Tyson, left, plays with Jamal Porter, 5 and adopted by another parent, as Tyson's own adopted child, Shawana Tyson, 5, sits by at right at the District's 2009 Adoption Day Ceremony in Washington, DC. The District's child welfare system continues to struggle to place foster children in permanent homes. Adoption Day is a celebration of some of the hard-fought successes in that effort. Officials will finalize the adoptions of 30 children at this year's ceremony by: Jahi Chikwendiu (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 220062 title: 18525191 item name: 18525191.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ME-ADOPTION DATE: November 21, 2009 PLACE: Washington, DC PHOTOGRAPHER: jahi chikwendiu/twp Tyree Burrs, 10, is one of triplets to be adopted by their new mother, right, at the District's 2009 Adoption Day Ceremony in Washington, DC. Tyrese Burrs, left, and Tynethia Burrs, complete the set of triplets. The District's child welfare system continues to struggle to place foster children in permanent homes. Adoption Day is a celebration of some of the hard-fought successes in that effort. Officials will finalize the adoptions of 30 children at this year's ceremony by: Jahi Chikwendiu (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 220058 title: 18525717 item name: 18525717.jpg Washington, Virginia United States SLUG: ME/MOOTCOURT DATE: Downloaded E-mail 11/21/09, MMM. CREDIT: James Hohmann / TWP Washington, VA. Pictured speaking is Eboni Stewart, 15 of Southeast Washington. She competed in the moot court competition Saturday at American University Washington College of Law. by: James Hohmann (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 220049 title: 18506147 item name: 18506147.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: PH-GIVING. DATE: November, 17, 2009 CREDIT: Katherine Frey / TWP. Washington, DC. A " Day in the life of Martha's Table" a look at how non-profits are faring in this economy. Marie Breslin, a volunteer at Martha's Table, helps to pack some of the approximately 320 bags of food that will be distributed each week. by: Katherine Frey (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - finance

item number: 220047 title: 18506143 item name: 18506143.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: PH-GIVING. DATE: November, 17, 2009 CREDIT: Katherine Frey / TWP. Washington, DC. A " Day in the life of Martha's Table" a look at how non-profits are faring in this economy. Makai Frederick enjoyed his lunch in more ways than one. Martha's Table offers all day daycare to children 3-months to 4-years. They receive three meals a day plus snacks. by: Katherine Frey (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - finance

item number: 220038 title: 18506035 item name: 18506035.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: PH-GIVING. DATE: November, 17, 2009 CREDIT: Katherine Frey / TWP. Washington, DC. A " Day in the life of Martha's Table" a look at how non-profits are faring in this economy. Martha's Table provides all day daycare to children from 3-months to 4-years. Development Manager Kim Lyons, left, plays with Leah Simmons, Chase-Kennedy Williams (in pink polka dots) and Damaya Gore. All are about a year old. by: Katherine Frey (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - finance

item number: 220034 title: 18516407 item name: 18516407.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: PH-FUENTES DATE: November 20, 2009 PLACE: Washington, DC PHOTOGRAPHER: jahi chikwendiu/twp Neida Fuentes (cousin of Oscar), 6, is comforted by her father Rufino Fuentes (uncle of Oscar) at the funeral for 9-yr-old Oscar Fuentes, who was shot and killed through the front door of his home in Washington, DC. At left, Edwin Fuentes (brother of Oscar) comforts the boys' mother, Maritza Fuentes. The young cousin, Neida, asked her father, "Why him? Why did he die?" by: Jahi Chikwendiu (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 220033 title: 18506303 item name: 18506303.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: PH-GIVING. DATE: November, 19, 2009 CREDIT: Katherine Frey / TWP. Washington, DC. A "DAY IN THE LIFE of Martha's Table" to see how non-profits are faring in this economy. Two hundred thirty two people lined up in the drizzle in the alley behind Martha's Table to receive free groceries every Thursday. by: Katherine Frey (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - finance

item number: 220032 title: 18514273 item name: 18514273.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States ST-MENTORING DATE: 11/19/2009 CREDIT: TRACY A WOODWARD / TWP. 2000 K Street NW, Washington, DC. 15 accomplished women "speed mentor" 45 up-and-comers looking for advice. Maria Cardona (standing, Public Affairs Principal, Dewey Square Group) greets her Minute Mentoring group. Seated from left, Cleve Mesidor (w/Congresswoman Betty McCollum), Megan Barnett Bloomgren (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), and Kelly Maughan-Ferguson (w/ Congressman Harold Rogers-shaking hands). by: Tracy A Woodward (The Washington Post) sets Collections: - ST-MENTORING Categories: - style

item number: 220029 title: 18514275 item name: 18514275.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States ST-MENTORING DATE: 11/19/2009 CREDIT: TRACY A WOODWARD / TWP. 2000 K Street NW, Washington, DC. 15 accomplished women "speed mentor" 45 up-and-comers looking for advice. Mentor, Dee Dee Myers (Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair, Fomer White House Press Secretary, Author - Why Women Should Rule the World) during one of her Minute Mentoring sessions. by: Tracy A Woodward (The Washington Post) sets Collections: - ST-MENTORING Categories: - style

item number: 220028 title: 18514269 item name: 18514269.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States ST-MENTORING DATE: 11/19/2009 CREDIT: TRACY A WOODWARD / TWP. 2000 K Street NW, Washington, DC. 15 accomplished women "speed mentor" 45 up-and-comers looking for advice. Attendees to the Minute Mentoring program exchange business cards after their mentoring sessions. Id's from left, Jennifer Lackey (with House Juciciary Committee), Kelly Maughan-Ferguson (w/Congressman Harold Rogers-in check top), Megan Barnett Bloomgren (w/ U.S. Chamber of Commerce), and Cleve Mesidor (w/Congresswoman Betty McCollum). by: Tracy A Woodward (The Washington Post) sets Collections: - ST-MENTORING Categories: - style

item number: 220025 title: 18506235 item name: 18506235.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: PH-GIVING. DATE: November, 19, 2009 CREDIT: Katherine Frey / TWP. Washington, DC. A "DAY IN THE LIFE of Martha's Table" to see how non-profits are faring in this economy. Martha's Outfitters, part of Martha's Table, is a clothing distribution center as well as a thrift store. Francisco Torres who has worked there for 3 1/2 years, straightens and organizes clothes. by: Katherine Frey (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - finance

item number: 220021 title: 18517947 item name: 18517947.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ST/BLADE DATE: Downloaded E-mail 11/20/09, MMM. CREDIT: Dan Zak / TWP Washington, DC. Former Washington Blade reporter Chris Johnson slides the inaugural issue of D.C. Agenda into a bag for distribution Friday. by: Dan Zak (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - style

item number: 220020 title: 18507647 item name: 18507647.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: PH-GIVING. DATE: November, 19, 2009 CREDIT: Katherine Frey / TWP. Washington, DC. A "DAY IN THE LIFE of Martha's Table" to see how non-profits are faring in this economy. Dozens of hungery people show up at 5th and K Streets NW, a nightly stop for McKenna's Wagon, a mobile soup kitchen, run by Martha's Table. by: Katherine Frey (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - finance

item number: 220018 title: 18518393 item name: 18518393.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: sp-Caps 21 DATE: November 20, 2009 CREDIT: John McDonnell / TWP. Washington DC The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens.--- Caps Alex Ovechkin firs a shot at Canadiens goalie Carey Price. by: John Mcdonnell (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - sports

item number: 220017 title: 18519311 item name: 18519311.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: sp-Caps 21 DATE: November 20, 2009 CREDIT: John McDonnell / TWP. Washington DC The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Washington Capitals 3 - 2.-- L to R: Caps Brendan Morrison beats the defense of Canadiens Tomas Piekanec and goalie Carey Price for a late 3rd period score to make the score 3 -2 . by: John Mcdonnell (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - sports

item number: 220016 title: 18519613 item name: 18519613.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: sp-Caps 21 DATE: November 20, 2009 CREDIT: John McDonnell / TWP. Washington DC The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Washington Capitals 3 - 2.-- L to R: Canadiens Josh Gorges, Caps Brooks Laich and Canadiens goalie Casey Price watch Mike Green's shot inthe last half minute ofthegame bounce off the goal post. by: John Mcdonnell (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - sports

item number: 220015 title: 18519467 item name: 18519467.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: sp-Caps 21 DATE: November 20, 2009 CREDIT: John McDonnell / TWP. Washington DC The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Washington Capitals 3 - 2.-- Caps Eric Fehr is decked by Canadiens Ryan O'Bryme in the 1st period. by: John Mcdonnell (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - sports

item number: 220010 title: 18519473 item name: 18519473.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: sp-Caps 21 DATE: November 20, 2009 CREDIT: John McDonnell / TWP. Washington DC The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Washington Capitals 3 - 2.-- Caps John Erskine (right) tries to control the puck against Canadiens Michael Cammalleri. by: John Mcdonnell (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - a-section

item number: 220005 title: 15365700 item name: 15365700.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States Feb. 13, 2009 slug: na-messina assignment: 206349 Subject's office, West Wing of the WH Interview with Obama deputy chief of staff Jim Messina. Photographer: Gerald Martineau Ann Kornblut interviews Obama Deputy chief of staff Jim Messina in his windowless West Wing office. by: Gerald Martineau (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - style

item number: 220002 title: 15500322 item name: 15500322.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States NA/DCVOTE: WASHINGTON, DC: Melina Mara Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid joined by Senator Joe Lieberman, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty at a press conference to speak to media after the successful cloture vote for DC voting rights, Tuesday January 24, 2009. A vote on the Senate version of the bill is scheduled for Thursday. by: Melina Mara (TWP) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 219997 title: 15365696 item name: 15365696.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States Feb. 13, 2009 slug: na-messina assignment: 206349 Subject's office, West Wing of the WH Interview with Obama deputy chief of staff Jim Messina. Photographer: Gerald Martineau Ann Kornblut interviews Obama Deputy chief of staff Jim Messina in his windowless West Wing office. by: Gerald Martineau (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - style

item number: 219994 title: 18435177 item name: 18435177.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ME-BURKE DATE: 11/04/2009 CREDIT: BILL O'LEARY/TWP Burke Stansbury, 30, inherited millions, but strives to use his wealth for worthy causes. Pictured, Burke Stansbury stands on a desk to straighten a picture on the wall of the non-profit group he is outgoing Exec. Director of . Seated is the new Director, Alexis Stoumbelis. by: Bill O'leary (TWP) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 219987 title: 18471059 item name: 18471059.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: st-marbourg DATE: November 16, 2009 NEG NUMBER: 210762 WTOP Radio 3400 Idaho Ave, NW PHOTOGRAPHER: GERALD MARTINEAU, TWP We photograph Bob Marbourg, WTOP's traffic reporter who is celebrating his 30th year on the air. Photo shows him in the WTOP Traffic Center. (his studio) by: Gerald Martineau (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - style

item number: 219980 title: 18435183 item name: 18435183.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ME-BURKE DATE: 11/04/2009 CREDIT: BILL O'LEARY/TWP Burke Stansbury, 30, inherited millions, but strives to use his wealth for worthy causes. Pictured, Burke, in his office at a non profit that deals with issues for Salvadorans. He lived in El Salvador for a while. by: Bill O'leary (TWP) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 219977 title: 18503079 item name: 18503079.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: ME-METROSAFETY DATE: November 19, 2009 PLACE: Washington, DC PHOTOGRAPHER: jahi chikwendiu/twp Alexa DUPIGNY-SAMUELS, Metro's chief safety officer, during a Metro board committee where the discussion surrounded safety oversight of Metro and the issue of allowing independent safety monitors access to live tracks. Alexa DUPIGNY-SAMUELS, Metro's chief safety officer, who has come under fire for denying independent monitors access to live subway tracks. by: Jahi Chikwendiu (The Washington Post) sets Categories: - metro

item number: 219968 title: 11046098 item name: 11046098.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States slug: st/jones neg#: raimondo197303 date: 01/17/07 washington,d.c. photographer: lois raimondo Soul Singer Sharon Jones taunts and teases self-described "hardcore fan" Djerin Kelly (cq) on stage where Jones and her band The Dap.Kings performed live at the Black Cat nightclub in northwest D.C. by: Lois Raimondo (TWP) sets Categories: - weekend

item number: 219962 title: 18433861 item name: 18433861.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: WK-TERRA DATE: 11/12/2009 CREDIT: BILL O'LEARY/TWP "Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of the China's First Emporer" opens next week at the National Geographic. We get a sneak preview. Pictured, a view of the final chamber in the exhibit, with the most figures on display. by: Bill O'leary (TWP) sets Categories: - weekend

item number: 219960 title: 18433895 item name: 18433895.jpg Washington, District of Columbia United States SLUG: WK-TERRA DATE: 11/12/2009 CREDIT: BILL O'LEARY/TWP "Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of the China's First Emporer" opens next week at the National Geographic. We get a sneak preview. Pictured, a chariot driver, center, is flanked by two infantrymen in the final exhibition chamber. by: Bill O'leary (TWP) sets Categories: - weekend