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Metro ID's problem with intercom system

Emergency intercoms on Metro trains that don't work. The problem was detected on some trains months ago and the problems were amplified this week after a fight near the Woodley Park Station when some passengers said they couldn't contact the train operator. Now Metro says it has a solution.

Tags: metro, metrorail, safety, transit,

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Region's motorists reverse trend, drive less

Despite a population boost, Washington area drivers are getting in their cars less and logging fewer miles.

Tags: traffic, mileage, Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments Transportation, Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments, transportation,

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Fairfax Co. day care providers say new regs complicate business

In-home day care operators say the increase that will allow them to add two more children in their homes may not be worth the effort.

Tags: parenting, children, kids, day care, fairfax county board of supervisors

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Teen charged in connection with fatal Arlington skateboarding incident

A skateboard accident that killed an Arlington teenager has now led to serious charges against another teenager.

Tags: skitching, skateboarding, Arlington, Washington-Lee High School,

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Scammers threaten to turn off electricity

Customers of several utilities in Virginia have been getting phone calls telling them they are late on their bills and their service will be shut off unless they pay up. And the scammers may use caller ID to fool you.

Tags: scams, prepaid debit cards, utility company, virginia attorney general, Dominion Virginia Power

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Vote could create 1,000 new day care spots in Fairfax Co.

The change would allow Fairfax County's 500 licensed home day care centers to watch 12 children, up from 10.

Tags: day care, parenting, daycare, Fairfax County,

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Lack of diversity may stall Virginia voters in November

In November, Virginia voters will elect a governor, lieutenant governor and an attorney general. But some voters may not identify with any of the candidates.

Tags: virginia election, Terry McAuliffe, Ken Cuccinelli, virginia governor race,

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Md. congressman proposes new funding system for roads

A local congressman has a new idea for how to pay for fixing crumbling roads and bridges across the country.

Tags: road improvements, infrastructure, John Delaney

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A treasury of African-American history needs a home

Mark Mitchell has a collection of more than 4,000 artifacts of African-American history, and he's looking for a home for them.

Tags: African American history

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NWS: Where the weather forecast really comes from

Twenty-eight people in Sterling, Va., are watching the skies.

Tags: weather, nws, National Weather Service, tornado, weather forecast

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