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Future area flooding prompts changes to building plans

The Washington region could be facing more flooding of the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, even the National Mall in a few years. Residents could also expect longer periods of drought and more severe storms.

Tags: flooding, Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, city planning, university of maryland

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Area schools rank high in top 1,000 list

Thomas Jefferson School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County ranked tenth out on this new list.

Tags: best high schools

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Audit highly critical of Airports Authority

An audit of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the board overseeing the Dulles Rail Project, finds the organization is not transparent in its financial dealings and lacks safeguards to make sure its own rules are followed.

Tags: airport authority, MWAA, Dulles rail project

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Highway work threatens future of historic Woodlawn Stables

A historic farm that sits on grounds once owned by President George Washington could soon be the victim of base realignment.

Tags: ft. belvoir, Mt. Vernon, Woodlawn Stables, Save Woodlawn Stables,

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Gas prices fall, economic boost may come

Gas prices are dropping, and economists say the lower prices could result in an economic boost for the nation.

Tags: wtop price at the pump, wtop pain in the gas, darci marchese, gas, gas prices

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Longer commutes, expensive housing threaten NoVa economy

Longer commutes, fewer jobs and expensive housing are combining to have a dramatic impact on Northern Virginia, and many residents are having trouble making ends meet.

Tags: commute

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McDonnell adds $44M in amendments to Va. budget

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has added nearly $44 million in amendments to the state budget, including funding for economic development and education initiatives.

Tags: Virginia General Assembly, budget

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Bump-and-grab scam resurfaces with a dangerous twist

Most drivers' first reaction when their car is bumped from behind is to get out and check the damage -- but now people are getting robbed in a way that bears striking resemblance to an old insurance fraud scam.

Tags: AAA, insurance scam, Montgomery County Police

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Party favors could injure kids

Following an injury to a child, the Prince William County's fire department is warning parents about a common party favor.

Tags: party snaps, fireworks, Prince William County

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Va. and Md. are not among most peaceful states

Maine is ranked No. 1 as the most peaceful state on a list out by the Institute for Economics and Peace. Find out where Virginia and Maryland rank when it comes to homicides, violent crime, incarceration rates, police force size and availability of small arms.

Tags: peace index, crime, peaceful cities

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