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Va. gun sales brisk in wake of Newtown

Gun sales have increased in the wake of the Connecticut shootings that gave rise to talk about new guns restrictions. And Friday morning, business was brisk at local gun shops in Virginia.

Tags: guns, gun laws, gun sales, newtown, conn., Kathy Stewart

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GPS trackers keep pets close to home (VIDEO)

Dog owners worried their pets may get lost are turning to GPS technology in case they need to find their wayward four-legged friends.

Tags: Kathy Stewart, gps trackers, pets, Tagg The Pet Tracker

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Local winter farmers' markets offer year-round options

The weather is cooler and tomato season is long gone, but that does not mean farmers' markets pack-up for the winter months.

Tags: Kathy Stewart, winter farmers

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Volunteers storm Arlington Cemetery

It's the time of year to deck the halls and trim the tree. And Saturday, thousands of volunteers brought some holiday cheer to honor the soldiers, airman and sailors buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Tags: Arlington National Cemetery, Wreaths Across America, Kathy Stewart

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The economy impacts local Toys for Tots drive

The bad economy is having a major impact on the Toys for Tots program in our area. Donations are not pouring in this year, and that means more kids will be waking up on Christmas morning without anything under the tree.

Tags: Toys for Tots, Kathy Stewart, christmas

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Police ticket commuter lot parking violators

Starting Monday, Dec. 10, Virginia state and Prince William County police will ramp up ticketing efforts for parking violators at the Dumfries Road commuter parking lot.

Tags: commuter lot parking, Virginia State Police, Prince William County, Kathy Stewart

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Plan ahead: A holiday favorite is rolling into town

This is the stuff that memories are made of, riding VRE's Santa Train. The magical holiday train ride for kids, with the big guy in the red suit, is always a red hot seller. And you might want to lock up you tickets fast.

Tags: VRE Santa Train, Kathy Stewart

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Turf war: MWAA hearing turns into battle for representation

A Capitol Hill hearing into the corruption case of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority turned into a turf war between lawmakers.

Tags: Gerry Connolly, Eleanor Holmes Norton, MWAA, Dulles International Airport, Dulles rail project, Reagan National Airport, Kathy Stewart

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Helping disabled veterans receive benefits

Help is on the way for disabled veterans having trouble navigating the Veterans Affairs benefits system.

Tags: veterans, Kathy Stewart, National Veterans Legal Services Program, Veterans Affairs

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After the storm: The Potomac reacts at Great Falls Park

Superstorm Sandy weather has disappeared on the East Coast, along with all the flood warnings. But are things back to normal yet along the Potomac?

Tags: great falls park, Hurricane Sandy, Kathy Stewart, Potomac River

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