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Va. officials seek parks status for Fort Monroe
The Army is scheduled to leave Fort Monroe in 2011 as part of a plan to close military bases nationwide.
updated: Nov 20th - 1:48pm

Watch your speed near Frederick school zones
In a 4 to 1 vote, the City of Frederick's Board of Aldermen approved the use of speed cameras in school zones.
updated: Nov 20th - 11:18am

Patent analyst sentenced for stealing $534K
A former financial analyst for the Patent and Trademark Office has been sentenced for stealing more than $500,000 from a government account.
updated: Nov 20th - 1:18pm

Woman run over by own vehicle in 'freak accident'
The Annandale woman put her Honda Pilot in reverse in her driveway and then got out of the vehicle, police say.
updated: Nov 20th - 11:11am

Coast Guard 'remains vigilant' after training mishap
WTOP's Mark Segraves rides along with the Coast Guard to learn more about its Potomac River patrols.
updated: Nov 20th - 9:09am

Shopping sites give to your favorite causes
Want your holiday gift to have more bang for the buck? Shop at sites that give money to your favorite cause or charity.
updated: Nov 20th - 8:21am

Frederick reminds 'Peruvian redneck' of homeland
Luis Perry has traveled both his native Peru and the U.S., first making bracelets, then working as a laborer, a pipefitter and now a painter. Landing on a farm in Frederick County was like returning to his roots.
updated: Nov 20th - 6:41am

Railroad groups join to woo tourists to Va.
Railroad-related museums and organizations are teaming up to boost Virginia tourism.
updated: Nov 20th - 8:37am

Woman shot during service for slain boyfriend
Police say a woman was shot while she attended a service at a Baltimore funeral home.
updated: Nov 20th - 8:36am

Baltimore stadiums to become more energy efficient
Baltimore's two major league sports stadiums will be getting upgrades to make them more energy efficient and cheaper to run.
updated: Nov 20th - 8:35am

Metro delays planned changes to SmartBenefits
Metro is delaying planned changes to its SmartBenefits program _ to the relief of many participants.
updated: Nov 20th - 8:30am

Montgomery Co. school board OKs construction plan
The Montgomery County school board has approved a nearly $1.5 billion six-year construction plan.
updated: Nov 20th - 8:29am

I-66 eastbound at Beltway reopens
All lanes of eastbound Interstate 66 have reopened more than three hours after an accident involving a tractor trailer and a van.
updated: Nov 20th - 4:34am

Virginia ramen noodle plant expands
A ramen noodle factory in Chesterfield County is expanding.
updated: Nov 20th - 6:18am

Tickets to 'Skins-Dallas game: Weekend's No. 1 matchup
Sunday's 1 p.m. game against despised Dallas at Cowboys Stadium is the No. 1-ranked matchup on the NFL Ticket Exchange by Ticketmaster.
updated: Nov 20th - 3:49am

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