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Why D.C. area tap water may taste, smell different

Tap water will likely smell and taste slightly different for the next six weeks in Washington, Arlington County, the city of Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County.

Monday - 03/26/2012, 01:43pm EDT

Fairfax County is planning for transit in 2050

Transit officials in Fairfax County are asking residents if there should be more Metro stops, light rail or street cars in its future plans.

Sunday - 03/25/2012, 02:34pm EDT

Controversy over student's assignment to attack GOP campaigns

In a Civics honors class at Liberty Middle School, some students were instructed to write papers about each of the Republican candidates' weaknesses and to come up with attack strategies.

Saturday - 03/24/2012, 07:48am EDT

Lights back on: 5,000 Va. lost power

Just before midnight Friday, Dominion's website said nearly all of the 5,000 customers who lost power had their electricity restored.

Thursday - 03/22/2012, 11:48pm EDT

Many of today's terrorists are 'American kids'

"The terrorists that we're prosecuting today, in many instances are American kids, who grew up in suburban high schools and you can still see them on the pages of the drama club or the skateboard club," says Neil MacBride, U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Thursday - 03/22/2012, 10:33am EDT
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Loudoun County undecided on Dulles Rail

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board members said Wednesday that the county has requested an additional 30 days to review the scope of the project to make a decision.

Wednesday - 03/21/2012, 02:50pm EDT

Metro seeking input on Silver Line station names

Washington-area residents have just a few more hours to vote on proposed Metro train station names for the new Silver Line.

Wednesday - 03/21/2012, 06:42am EDT

Fairfax teacher placed on leave for alleged racial comment

The attorney for a Fairfax County teacher accused of racially insensitive behavior says his client has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Wednesday - 03/21/2012, 06:35am EDT

Former CFO at Taylor Bean pleads guilty

The chief financial officer of what had been one of the nation's largest private mortgage companies has pleaded guilty to his role in a $3 billion fraud scheme.

Tuesday - 03/20/2012, 01:38pm EDT

WTOP goes to the dogs at Super Pet Expo (VIDEO)

See the sights and sounds from the weekend Super Pet Expo with WTOP's David Burd.

Monday - 03/19/2012, 07:47am EDT

Harlem Globetrotter drops by WTOP's newsroom

If your bracket's busted and you can't bear to keep track of the NCAA basketball tournament any longer, how about taking your mind off it -- with more basketball?

Sunday - 03/18/2012, 07:09am EDT

Woman sexually assaulted near Burke

Fairfax County police say a 24-year-old woman was dragged into the woods and sexually assaulted in Burke.

Friday - 03/16/2012, 01:10pm EDT

Fairfax Co. turns to Montgomery Co. for superintendent advice

Fairfax County is reaching across the Potomac River for a little help with the search for its first new school superintendent in nearly a decade, asking Montgomery County for a little advice.

Tuesday - 03/13/2012, 07:16am EDT

Va. schools win award for online government transparency

Virginia's award winners include public school districts in Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William counties; the cities of Arlington, Hampton, Richmond and Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg-James City County.

Monday - 03/12/2012, 10:10am EDT

Fairfax firefighters offer free smoke detector service

Fairfax County firefighters are going door-to-door this weekend checking for working smoke detectors. They are replacing batteries and installing new smoke alarms for free.

Saturday - 03/10/2012, 07:18pm EST

Fairfax officials field questions on Dulles rail

Fairfax County officials will be answering questions from the public about the multi-billion project to extend Metrorail through Tysons Corner to Dulles Airport.

Friday - 03/09/2012, 05:07am EST

Road rage on I-66 leads to an arrest

A road rage incident on I-66 during Thursday's morning rush hour led to an arrest.

Thursday - 03/08/2012, 02:55pm EST

Aging Springfield Mall to close all stores but anchors for renovations

There are some major changes coming to Springfield Mall, where the landlord plans to close all stores except the anchor department stores this summer.

Thursday - 03/08/2012, 12:43pm EST

Masked gunmen rob George Mason students at home

A frightening home scenario played out in a townhouse across from George Mason University. Two armed gunmen broke into the home and threatened to kill the five young men inside before making off with thousands of dollars of electronic equipment.

Wednesday - 03/07/2012, 08:42am EST

Fairfax County Police open Twitter account

Fairfax County Police hope their new Twitter account will help them establish greater level of engagement with the public.

Tuesday - 03/06/2012, 11:26am EST
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