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Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown following report of armed person Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown following report of armed person 03/30/2023 06:00pm • Joint Base Andrews in Prince George's County, Maryland, has lifted a lockdown after an armed person was reported near base housing Thursday afternoon. Joint Base Andrews said in a Facebook post that no suspect as described in the report was found after a full sweep of the base. Security forces wi George Mason Final Four star Tony Skinn hired as hoops coach George Mason Final Four star Tony Skinn hired as hoops coach 03/30/2023 11:57am • FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) â Tony Skinn, who helped lead 11th-seeded George Mason to the Final Four during March Madness as a player in 2006, was hired Thursday to coach men's basketball at the school. Skinn replaces Kim English, who left George Mason for Providence after Ed Cooley departed Providence f Virginia updates its Move Over Law to protect motorists in disabled vehicles Virginia updates its Move Over Law to protect motorists in disabled vehicles 03/30/2023 04:30am • Angela Hurley, 49, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, was extremely creative, according to her sister Latane Flanagan. Her creativity fostered a career as a hairstylist, during which she had the opportunity to cut the hair of country music legend Kenny Rogers. More Virginia News More Loca 10 affordable places to retire on the water 10 affordable places to retire on the water 03/28/2023 11:00am • As you look at retirement options, you may be attracted to the idea of a place on the water. While some properties along a shoreline can be pricey, there are reasonable options throughout the country that might be easier on your retirement budget. In these areas, you may fall in love with the opport Sea levels are rising. Here's how some communities are adapting. Sea levels are rising. Here's how some communities are adapting. 03/28/2023 09:31am • ▶ Watch Video: Communities adapt to rising seas Our sea levels will remain elevated for thousands of years. Scientists around the world agreed on that in last week's U.N. report about climate change, which found it is "unavoidable for centuries to millennia due to continuing deep oc Alexandria to install speed cameras near 4 schools Alexandria to install speed cameras near 4 schools 03/27/2023 05:10pm • Drivers will need to watch their speeds when they approach the streets of four Alexandria, Virginia, schools. Speed cameras are coming this spring. The schools are: Francis Hammond Middle School on Seminary Road, between Kenmore Avenue and North Jordan Street John Adams Elementary School DC electric picnic boat company expands to National Harbor DC electric picnic boat company expands to National Harbor 03/27/2023 10:53am • Float DC is now GoBoat US, a start-up that launched electric picnic boats at The Wharf in D.C. in 2021, after coming to an exclusive agreement with Denmark-based GoBoat ApS, and plans to bring the boats to watering communities nationwide. Float DC is now GoBoat US, a start-up that launched elect New Maryland clinic opening in post-Roe 'abortion desert' New Maryland clinic opening in post-Roe 'abortion desert' 03/27/2023 08:12am • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) â A new abortion provider is opening this year in Democratic-controlled Maryland â just across from deeply conservative West Virginia, where state lawmakers recently passed a near-total abortion ban. The Womenâs Health Center of Maryland in Cumberland, roughly 5 miles Amid higher risk, Fairfax Co. firefighters receive early cancer screenings Amid higher risk, Fairfax Co. firefighters receive early cancer screenings 03/27/2023 06:43am • As if trying to extinguish a raging inferno wasnât dangerous enough, firefighters face life-threatening risks even after the blaze is knocked down. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Capt. Barry Maham is living proof, two years after he was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. Fire Car Review: Refreshed Lexus NX crossover has new looks and even a plug-in hybrid Car Review: Refreshed Lexus NX crossover has new looks and even a plug-in hybrid 03/27/2023 04:09am • The 2023 Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a plug-in hybrid that can deliver up to 37 miles of all electric driving. (WTOP / Mike Parris) The second generation NX crossover came out last year with a new look, a better interior and a plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) to charge up the lineup. The new NX 450h+ F S 16 top East Coast beaches to visit 16 top East Coast beaches to visit 03/25/2023 10:00am • Even if you only have one day to spare, these stretches of sand guarantee a relaxing getaway. A trip to the beach is a favorite leisure activity among Americans -- whether it's within driving distance of home or a flight away. And while tourism in beach and coastal destinations generates billions 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival FAQ 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival FAQ 03/23/2023 06:33pm • Spring has finally arrived, and in D.C., that means it's time to celebrate the Tidal Basin's iconic cherry blossom trees, which just hit peak bloom Thursday. The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place in D.C. through April 16. This year's theme is "Spring It On!" See a preview Loudoun Co. documenting buildings, architecture in historically Black towns Loudoun Co. documenting buildings, architecture in historically Black towns 03/22/2023 02:04pm • Many who live in fast-growing Loudoun County, Virginia, may not realize populated developments were built on or near historically African American towns, villages, hamlets or neighborhoods. Now, the county and Friends of the Thomas Balch Library's Black History Committee are updating a survey to The best beach towns to retire in the U.S. The best beach towns to retire in the U.S. 03/22/2023 10:57am • Many people dream about retirement in a beach town. But a remote beach area isn't always the right fit for retirees, who also need access to amenities and services, such as quality health care and transportation options. When you think of retirement locales, Florida is probably the first state to Guardrails installed on US-15 in Frederick after deadly tanker fire Guardrails installed on US-15 in Frederick after deadly tanker fire 03/21/2023 05:18pm • Maryland transportation officials say a new addition to a stretch of U.S. Route 15 in Frederick will help shield residents from crashes, such as this month's tanker disaster. Work crews worked late Monday to deploy guardrails along northbound Route 15 near Rosemont Avenue, more than two weeks aft
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