A tiered approach would improve this app

This app as it currently stands seems more geared to the national /international reader. I was born and raised in DC and now work in and around the town. I would like to see more local news and events as well as ads and coupons (these last in a "click-on" access not "pop-up" form). By tiered I mean every story should open to a page of a few paragraphs (think news bite). At the bottom of the page should be a "more" button which would open the entire article.
Finally, I wouldnt ask you to copy the NY Times as such but when I read their app Im a bit jealous of all the locally oriented content.

Rcolomo about Washington Post Select