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Visit to massive Pa. dealer auction shows car prices rising
WTOP Car Guy Mike Parris got the inside story on the industry by visiting the world’s largest wholesale auto auction facility, in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
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Parents of U. Md. football player who died after practice say coach should step down
The parents of a University of Maryland football player are speaking out for the first time since his death, weighing in on a report of a “toxic coaching culture” and calling for the head football coach to step down.
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Va. family files $25M lawsuit in Park Police fatal shooting
The family of Bijan Ghaisar is suing the U.S. government and the officers who opened fire on him, among others. “We can’t get any information, and for this to be happening eight months after a shooting is truly unprecedented,” their lawyer said.
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Va. Gov. Northam promises to end one E-ZPass headache
Under Virginia’s E-ZPass Customer Service Agreement, drivers who haven’t used their account for a toll payment for six months could have their account terminated. Northam said he was made aware of the issue recently and said he had been affected as well.
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Most expensive piece of land in the DC area? This parcel might have set the record
There are claims that a recent Washington-area real estate sale has set the record for the area’s most expensive piece of land. Find out where it is and see a photo.
1 month ago -
Starbucks to open DC store with focus on sign language
The so-called “Signing Store” will land in D.C. in October at 6th and H Streets, Northeast, near Gallaudet University.
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As All-Star Week opens, FanFest gives DC a closeup look at the game
The event, which runs through Tuesday, offers fans a chance to get autographs from players and get their picture taken with the World Series trophy and see artifacts from the game’s history.
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4 people stabbed in Montgomery Co. park
Police said four people were stabbed in an attack at Hillandale Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Thursday night.
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Activists — and police — still have questions about officer-involved shooting in Silver Spring
Following an officer-involved shooting earlier this month that took the life of an African-American man who was walking near his home in Silver Spring, activists and community members sat down and voiced their concerns to Montgomery Country police leaders.
2 months ago -
TSA expects a busy summer at area airports
The busiest summer days can see more than 40,000 people at some of the D.C. area’s airports. A TSA spokeswoman lays out some security changes and explains the No. 1 thing you can do to make sure you make your plane.
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Watch out for home generator safety issues this summer
As the temperatures rise and storms rumble through, some might be tempted to turn to a home generator for when the power goes off. But there are some important things homeowners need to know about how to use a generator safely.
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WATCH: The view from above as Pepco demonstrates its high-wire act
WTOP’s John Aaron suited up to get a rare firsthand look at what it’s like to work from a moving platform, next to live power lines.
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Fewer DCPS students get diplomas on time this year
Last year, D.C.’s school system said 73 percent of its students graduated on time. It was later discovered that a third of the students were allowed to graduate despite violations of school policy, such as excessive unexcused absences.
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Dulles Toll Road rates set to rise
Next year, the cost of a full trip – a plaza toll plus a ramp transaction – would go from $3.50 to $4.75, as part of a longstanding plan.
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Great Graffiti Wipeout: Fresh push to clean up DC
“Graffiti vandalism is a drain on taxpayer dollars, can lead to decreased property values and often diminishes residents’ sense of safety,” D.C. Department of Public Works Director Chris Shorter told WTOP.
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