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Alexandria proposal would turn power plant site into housing, park hub

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New York bus driver charged in deadly I-95 crash

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Loudoun County superintendent grilled on school policies by Congress

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D.C. Water said starting Monday, June 15, crews will begin repairing 1,700 linear feet of the sewer line at Muddy Branch near Pennyfield Lock.

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