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Federico opens its doors as a successor to Crystal City’s Cafe Italia
Federico Ristorante Italiano, the spiritual successor to Crystal City’s Cafe Italia, is now open for business.
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Photos: Capitals’ Stanley Cup Championship rings revealed
The Washington Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup Championship rings were unveiled and presented to the team Monday during a private ceremony in D.C. See what they look like.
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Howard Co. Council approves funds to buy, raze 19 buildings in flood-prone Ellicott City
“Anything that can be done to open up the channel, and remove obstructions from the waterway, would provide the most expedient and cost-effective means of addressing the issue” of flooding, said Councilman Greg Fox, in voting for the plan.
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Baltimore police cancel leave, up patrol amid homicide spike
Interim Police Commissioner Gary Tuggle said officers won’t be allowed to take leave over the next three days, barring emergencies, There were 37 homicides in September, making it the deadliest month since May 2017.
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Former teacher pleads guilty to sex abuse at Bristow day care
Taylor Boykin “admitted to pulling down [a victim’s] pants and underwear,” and touching her inappropriately, “on multiple occasions,” according to charging documents.
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Va. strippers, clubs reach agreement in wage dispute
Workers had asked for unpaid minimum and overtime wages, withheld tips and other unlawful deductions. The clubs denied wrongdoing and alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
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Virginia prosecutor’s husband accuses activist of harassment
Luis Morales has secured a criminal charge against Barry Randall, an activist who wants Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales recalled.
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2 dead and 3 injured after motorcycle crashes in Montgomery, Prince George’s Cos.
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Rockville and two more people were taken to the hospital in Montgomery County in a separate collision. In Prince George’s County, a man died and a school-aged boy are in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in the Landover area.
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Time will tell if heavy summer rains hurt Chesapeake Bay oysters
As one scientist puts it, “Oysters require a certain amount of salinity to survive,” so all the freshwater that came down during the rainy summer has raised concern about the Bay’s oyster population.
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Kaine, Stewart to have final debate
Tim Kaine has a significant lead in fundraising and most polls. The former governor and Hillary Clinton’s running mate in 2016 is seeking a second term in the Senate. Corey Stewart has the backing of President Donald Trump but has received little help from national Republican groups.
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Woman running Marine Corps Marathon for Army veteran husband who took his own life
Carina Kutch’s husband, an Army nurse, took his own life five years ago. When she comes to the area to run the Marine Corps Marathon, she’ll visit his grave for the first time — and she has a message for anyone who thinks their families will be better off without them.
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Virginia mayor proposes creating city historical commission
One of the commission’s functions would be to provide guidance on the recommendations of the Monument Avenue Commission regarding the city’s Confederate statues.
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Virginia now offering REAL ID-compliant licenses
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has started offering residents the option to upgrade their driver’s licenses to meet federal requirements that will affect plane travelers.
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Floating trash bin sucks up refuse in Virginia river
The bin kind of works like a swimming pool skimmer. The Virginian-Pilot reported that the new piece of technology is said to be the first of its kind along the East Coast.
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Man hit by brick during burglary dubbed ‘Bad Luck Bandit’
The “Bad Luck Bandit” was caught on surveillance video being hit in the head by a brick he threw at a store window.
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