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DC-area federal workers worried about next month’s rent could see some relief
Federal workers worried about paying the rent may want to talk to their landlord. A couple of the biggest property management companies in the D.C. region said they’re trying to be flexible.
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Md. guilty verdict shines light on MS-13 violence, human trafficking
A Silver Spring, Maryland, man has been sentenced to serve 15 years in prison in a prostitution and sex-abuse case that highlights MS-13 brutality and human trafficking.
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VIDEO: Inside a historic DC fire station — that’s among the last of its kind
Interesting stories surround D.C. Engine Co. 3, which is responsible for protecting landmarks including the Capitol and Union Station. The historic building is over 100 years old, still retains features, such as fire poles and a spiral staircases. See video inside the historic firehouse.
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Couples celebrate as DC resumes issuing marriage licenses as shutdown continues
Mayor Muriel Bowser signed emergency legislation Friday giving her the authority to issue marriage licenses during the partial federal government shutdown. D.C.’s courts had decided issuing the licenses was not essential.
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Prince George’s schools start fund to pay for meals throughout the shutdown
A new fund at Prince George’s County Public Schools has been established “to ensure that all students who need a hot meal will receive one throughout the shutdown and beyond.”
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Purple Line at least a year behind schedule, reports show
The Bethesda-to-New Carrollton Purple Line was supposed to open in early 2022, but it’s been delayed by a lawsuit, environmental reviews, property acquisitions and coordination with utilities and CSX.
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Prince George’s Co. details resources for needy workers during shutdown
The county has set up a website with a growing list of community resources, as more local agencies step forward to ease the burden.
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Car comparison: Which family car is right for you?
Drivers looking for a family-friendly car have some new-for-2019 choices that might be worth considering — along with a model you may not know. See the advantages and pitfalls of three family cars.
1 month ago -
Car comparison: Which hatchback is right for you?
For those who want something different as the end-of-year car-buying season ramps up, shoppers might consider a sporty hatchback. WTOP’s John Aaron and Mike Parris compared three standouts.
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Car comparison: Which 3-row SUV is right for you?
The end of the year is coming up, which means there are car sales galore. which car is right for you? Here’s a look at three popular three-row SUVs and a rundown of the advantages and pitfalls of each.
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Facial scans, ‘air scarves’ among shiny new car tech
Facial recognition, better semiautonomous features and some simple comfort items are some of the latest tech standouts in the car market.
2 months ago -
Jury gets case against man charged in Md. police station attack
A jury will decide if Michael Ford is guilty of murder in the friendly-fire shooting death of Prince George’s County police detective Jacai Colson in March 2016. Ford is charged with second-degree murder and other offenses.
3 months ago -
Is DC’s Engine Company 3 haunted? Some think so
A long-dead firefighter? A hero horse? Some believe the home of Engine Company 3, just blocks from the Capitol, is haunted by a ghost — or ghosts.
3 months ago -
Chaos outside Md. police station described in day 2 of detective’s murder trial
On Day Two of the murder trial for Michael Ford, a Prince George’s County police officer who helped take down a gunman outside a police station testified about the chaotic events that led up to a narcotics detective’s death in 2016.
3 months ago -
Simulation takes kids on a trip across Mars
The Mars Experience at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center will give kids a taste of life on another planet — in a very unusual school bus.
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