Good morning, Washington area — Five stories to keep you informed and get you going:
WTOP Beltway Poll: Region heading in right direction: A new WTOP Beltway poll shows a sharp increase in the number of Washington-area residents who believe the area economy is improving and that the region is on the right track. http://bit.ly/yOv4DG
Loudoun mother convicted, fined for children’s tardies: Loudoun County mother whose three children were repeatedly tardy for school has been convicted of three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. http://bit.ly/AElpUY
Remembering an American hero: In a personal account, WTOP’s J.J. Green recalls first meeting John Loftis, a lieutenant colonel recently killed in a ministry attack in Afghanistan. http://bit.ly/yMsHqs
Taking the plunge: Md. pilot fakes crash landing to propose: Aaron Silverman knew he had to have the perfect proposal for his girlfriend, Brie Hotz. But the 26-year-old rookie pilot also knew his idea of faking an emergency landing was a risk. http://bit.ly/x0hquy
Friday Freebies: Free movies, popcorn and an early St. Patrick’s Day. http://bit.ly/zPTrmq
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