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Ice, ice baby: Expect another refreeze on the roads around DC
Roads and sidewalks may have refrozen overnight, but the Wednesday morning commute shouldn’t be as bad. As Maryland, Virginia and D.C. emerge from the first major snowstorm of the year, another round of wintry weather may be on the way. WTOP has the details. Here’s what you need to know.
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Robot roll call: Giant stores getting mechanized helper ‘Marty’
Next time you run to Giant to pick up a gallon of milk or a carton of eggs, you could cross paths with a roving robot named Marty.
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Best jobs and best-paying cities 2019
With the government shutdown making life increasingly difficult for federal workers, those with jobs are happy for the paycheck. But what are the best jobs as the U.S. workforce heads into 2019, and where can they be found?
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Government shutdown: What’s open and closed in DC
Sure, the District itself is open for business, but as the term “Federal City” implies, most federally funded locations are shuttered during the government shutdown. Here’s what you need to know.
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Best local photos of 2018
As the year draws to a close, here’s a look at the most interesting, powerful and impactful photos the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center has run from January 2018 to December. See them here.
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2018 Christmas grocery store hours
It’s the most wonderful time of year … to panic at the last minute because you’re missing “that one thing” you forgot to pick up at the store. But, never fear! WTOP has you covered. We’ve got what’s open and closed and what their hours are.
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Convicted serial killer sketches 1972 Prince George’s murder victim
Serial killer Samuel Little, 78, told investigators specific and previously unreported details about an unsolved murder in Laurel, Maryland, that likely took place in the summer.
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DC population tops 700K, including 9,700 babies
The District’s population hit a milestone this year, reaching 702,455 as of July 1, 2018, according to population numbers released Wednesday by the Census Bureau. It is the first time D.C. proper’s population has topped 700,000 since 1975, according to the Census Bureau.
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2 fatally shot in Falls Church murder-suicide, police say
Fairfax County police say a man and woman are dead following a shooting outside an apartment complex in the 3100 block of South Manchester Street around 11:30 a.m.
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Rolling Thunder comes to an end; 2019 will be last ride
The key issues cited by the group are costs and communication problems with the Pentagon Police Department.
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What do the top Google searches of 2018 say about us?
After trillions and trillions of searches, data from Google Trends for 2018 tells us more than a few things. First, that people were deeply invested in the midterm elections. Second, they were really into the World Cup. And third, apparently everyone plays the video game “Fortnite.”
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1 injured, car overturned in Connecticut Ave. crash
A Wednesday morning crash in the 12800 block of Connecticut Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, sent at least one person to the hospital, authorities say.
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VIDEO: Teen clings to back of X2 bus
Viral video showing a man hanging on to an X2 Metrobus as it zipped along its Benning Road route in D.C. lit up the web Monday. “Only in DC,” tweeted local artist Rasta Tahj.
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Why you don’t want to diet during the holidays
The holiday season is back with temptations and stress — the perfect combination to add extra pounds. Here with tips on making it through the holiday season without adding weight or feeling like Scrooge is Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club blog.
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Active shooter drills coming to Takoma Park
Police said they will be performing the drills at John Nevins Andrews School on Elm Avenue Dec. 12, Dec. 13, Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.
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