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Rainy summer forces delays for Prince George’s Co. bridge project
Work on the Brandywine Road Bridge has had to stop several times since July because of the wet weather, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration.
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Aw, shucks: Middle schoolers pick corn for Va. food bank
The students, connected to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Annandale, collected more than 10,000 pounds of corn, which will go to the St. Lucy Project.
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‘Traffic calming’ project may create delays in Howard Co.
Residents in Howard County, Maryland, may see calmer traffic between 8560 Main Street and 8611 Main Street in Ellicott City’s west end, after officials begin a traffic calming project Monday.
3 months ago -
Website glitch blamed for the overcharging of 1,600 E-ZPass users
Customers could not add value to their accounts online, yet their bank accounts were still charged. One couple told a Richmond TV station that they were charged almost $2,000. Refunds have been issued to all affected, a VDOT spokeswoman said.
6 months ago -
Va. Del. Freitas’ speech drew attention — what about votes?
Virginia Republican Del. Nick Freitas, one of the contenders to unseat U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, has gotten more than 10 million views for his speech on the floor earlier this month. One expert says that helped his chances of getting the Republican nomination, but when it comes to the general election, he’s not so sure.
7 months ago -
Honors for Prince George’s Co. firefighters who rescued children
The six firefighters being awarded received a call from a woman who said her house was on fire and her children were trapped by smoke and heat on the second floor.
7 months ago -
At almost 2 years old, giant panda Bei Bei is growing up fast
National Zoo officials say he’s an avid climber and loves eating bamboo, growing much bigger than his older brother was at his age.
1 year ago -
Back to school means back to vaccinations for kids
With summer break lingering on its last legs, back to school preparation includes taking those necessary immunization shots. To ease the process, find out what some counties have to offer by way of free shot clinics.
2 years ago -
Mistake at Smithsonian’s Muhammad Ali exhibit comes to light after boxer’s death
Millions of people have seen Muhammad Ali’s famous “rumble in the jungle” boxing gloves at the National Museum of American History, but it turns out those gloves were not used in the fight.
2 years ago -
VDOT makes adjustments for commuters during ongoing Metro track work
If you’ve decided to abandon Metrorail as it works on major repairs and drive to work instead, the Virginia Department of Transportation is trying to help.
2 years ago -
Museum ship at Navy Yard leaving the nation’s capital
The USS Barry is leaving the District, and you can watch it go.
2 years ago -
Those who sleep less, make more, study finds
WASHINGTON — The secret to making money has finally been revealed, and anyone can do it. Just sleep less and work more. Citing the American Time Use Survey, The New York Times reports people who make…
3 years ago -
Centreville Wildcats head to state Saturday
The Washington Redskins haven\’t given fans much to cheer about this season. But a local high school football team playing for the state championship this week could.
5 years ago -
Mystery device hacks cars and pops locks (Video)
From New York to Los Angeles and in between, locked cars, even those equipped with alarms, are being broken into silently and without effort.
5 years ago -
Why mosquitoes love you — and how to stop it (Video)
Does it seem like you get eaten up by mosquitoes more than other people? Well, you might be right.
5 years ago
