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'Fiscal cliff' could hurt local economy, education

Without a deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff," local leaders expect the D.C. area to take a major financial hit.

Tags: fiscal cliff, Mayor Vincent Gray

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Future still uncertain for Georgetown boathouse

The future of a landmark boathouse along the Georgetown Waterfront remains uncertain, as the National Park Service intends to move from the current lease structure to a concessions contract.

Tags: boathouse,

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Hepatitis C tests continue after NH tech's arrest

Tags: hepatitis C, Johns Hopkins

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Prosecutor calls on legislators to pass law on mass threats

Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks says the case of a Laurel High School student who made 'credible threats' to harm others is the latest example of why Maryland lawmakers must pass legislation to make such threats a crime.

Tags: Laurel High School, school violence, Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland criminal code, Maryland General Assembly,

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Laurel police break up 'credible threat' at high school

"We think a potentially, very dangerous situation was averted," Pete Piringer, a spokesman for the City of Laurel, told WTOP. "We do believe he did have access to guns."

Tags: Laurel Police, Laurel High School, colleen kelleher, pete piringer

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Time to get sneaky: The best gift hiding spots

Shoppers endure jammed parking lots and stacks of advertisements in search of the perfect gift. But that's only one part of the equation.

Tags: houselogic.com, Christmas presents, hiding spots,

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Emails, texts may not be as important as you think

The chirp of your email may be distracting you more than you realize.

Tags: BerylHealth, email

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Advocates: More Md. road funding needed to keep residents, jobs

A call for increased fees in Maryland is more than just an effort to relieve gridlock, advocates say.

Tags: gas tax, transportation, Gus Bauman, Roger Berliner, Lon Anderson, AAA Mid-Atlantic

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Local auto shop offers car repairs for struggling families

A family-owned auto shop in Fairfax County has an unusual way of helping people who are looking for a job or struggling to make ends meet.

Tags: unemployment, Wiygul Automotive Clinic

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Empowerhouse more than just energy-efficient (PHOTOS)

A new home for two local families also stands as a public model of energy efficiency and affordability.

Tags: empowerhouse, energy efficiency, Lakiya Culley, Habitat for Humanity

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