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Jury rules in favor of Blackwater in lawsuit
A jury ruled Friday in favor of the security firm once known as Blackwater, rejecting two former employees' claims that the company overbilled the State Department for its work in Iraq and Afghanistan.
More adults support kid-free zones
What do you think? Are kid-free restaurants and airlines a good idea? On Twitter use #WTOPKidFree.
Outer Loop reopens at Eisenhower Ave.
A tractor trailer accident complicated the commute from Springfield to Alexandria Wednesday.
Alex. mayor: Debt default means 'millions' in local costs
The mayor discussed the impact of the lowering of Alexandria's AAA bond rating, which could occur if Congress cannot reach an agreement on the debt ceiling.
New $50 fines from Alexandria red light cameras
Want to keep $50 in your pocket? Don't run the red light at three intersections in Alexandria starting Monday morning.
Old school Alexandria post office on chopping block
It's a little like stepping back in time when you open the bright red door to the Theological Seminary Post Office in Alexandria. Residents are upset that the post office is on a list for possible closures.
Metro starts new bus service to Mark Center in August
Metro adds a new bus line in Alexandria to ease BRAC gridlock, and bus schedules in Fairfax County will be modified to accommodate the upcoming growth at Fort Belvoir.
Postal outlets in Va. considered for closure
More than 90 U.S. Postal Service retail outlets in Virginia are being considered for closure.
4 Paws could save young Alexandria boy's life one day
Seven-year-old Evan Moss has been suffering from seizures since the first month of his life.
Telegraph Rd. on-ramps to Outer Loop closed mid-days
If you use the on-ramps from northbound and southbound Telegraph Road to the Capital Beltway's Outer Loop, heads up. The ramps will be closed to traffic from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Authorities seek woman missing from Alexandria group home
Officials are asking for help finding a woman missing from an Alexandria group home for people with developmental disabilities.
Obama to meet with Dalai Lama
President Barack Obama will meet with the Dalai Lama at the White House on Saturday.
New red light cameras in Alexandria
Drivers would be wise to not run yellow lights at three more intersections in the City of Alexandria as red light cameras will begin ticketing violators soon.
Metro could solve BRAC concerns with new bus lines
At a board meeting, Metro will propose creating new bus lines that will run frequent express service to both the Mark Center and Fort Belvoir.
13-year-old helps save young boy from drowning
A 13-year-old girl is being hailed as a hero after helping save a a six-year-old boy at Alexandria's Warwick pool.
Alexandria teen wins top slot in songwriting contest
An Alexandria teen has beaten the competition to win Smashtune's songwriting contest.
FBI, Army join Arlington National Cemetery probe
The mishandling of remains at Arlington National Cemetery is now the focus of a federal criminal investigation.
Alexandria teen competes to be top Smashtune songwriter
Keira Moran of Alexandria finds out Sunday whether she's one of the top five finalists in an Internet songwriting challenge.
Inner Loop ramp to Telegraph Road to close Friday
The exit will completely close between 9 a.m. and noon, weather permitting.
18 charged in nationwide drug ring bust
Suspects have been charged for involvement in a national marijuana ring that recruited college athletes as dealers.
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