Latest Articles by Jamie Forzato
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Time running out for holiday shipping
Last-minute shoppers are running out of time to ship packages and still arrive in time for Christmas morning.
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Tips from fire pros on keeping Christmas trees safe
Fire officials are warning families that Christmas trees can cause a massive blaze within seconds. And it’s happened before.
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Police: Grinches steal toys from Salvation Army Angel Tree warehouse
Real-life Grinches broke into a Salvation Army warehouse and stole presents that were supposed to be delivered to thousands of low-income kids.
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Parents: Prince George’s Co. teacher spanked son, other students
WASHINGTON — Prince George’s County parents are speaking out about alleged abuse at the hands of a kindergarten teacher at an award-winning school. As first reported by The Washington Post, a teacher is accused of…
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Md. police officer on trial after pointing gun at man’s head
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A Prince George’s County police officer is on trial Tuesday after pointing a gun at a Bowie resident’s head more than a year ago. Part of the confrontation was caught on…
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Numbers show D.C. students lag on math and English tests
WASHINGTON — D.C. students aren’t meeting basic standards in math and English, according to data released by city officials on Monday. This is the first time D.C.’s elementary and middle school students have taken the…
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Three of nation’s worst bottlenecks are in Northern Virginia, study finds
WASHINGTON — Northern Virginia is home to some of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the country, according to a recent report. On Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the 50 worst traffic bottlenecks in…
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Local chef offers turkey-carving tips (Video)
WASHINGTON — Carving the turkey is one of the most important— though sometimes daunting — Thanksgiving dinner tasks. Luckily, Brian Baer with Amphora Catering in Herndon, Virginia gives us a first-hand look at how to properly carve a turkey…
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Va. road relief project receives national award
WASHINGTON – A pair of transportation projects that put two local roads on a diet is receiving a national award. The D.C. region is notorious for terrible traffic, especially parts of northern Virginia, but there…
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Football hazing involving attempted sodomy investigated in Va.
WASHINGTON — Two teenagers were hazed and assaulted by members of the football team in a local high school locker room, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says the assault happened in…
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How to prepare for water main breaks this winter
Old pipes are about to meet Old Man Winter.
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Fairfax Co. schools budget cuts may affect class size, athletics
WASHINGTON — Program and service cutbacks are likely coming to Fairfax County Public Schools after the Budget Task Force recommended dozens of changes to close a funding gap. The largest school system in the D.C. region…
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Bethesda residents want better road safety after recent wrecks
Montgomery County Councilman Roger Berliner and others hit a few accident-prone roads on Tuesday to call attention to pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
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Maryland voters go to polls in city, town races
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It’s Election Day in Maryland, and voters are casting their ballots for city mayors and council members. Seats are up for grabs in the cities of Rockville, Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, Bowie, College…
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Man sentenced to 10 years for killing son in car crash
WASHINGTON — A D.C. man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after crashing his car and killing his 4-year-old son. Charles Smith, 33, was convicted in July of motor vehicle manslaughter and other charges. The…
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