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'Potholepalooza' a success in the District
The fifth annual "potholepalooza" was a success in D.C. with nearly 4,000 potholes getting filled over the last month.
Police investigate fatal Metrobus crash in Md.
Police investigate Metrobus crash that killed pedestrian on Georgia Ave. in suburban Maryland
Teen who dragged trooper with car won't be charged
Teen who dragged Md. trooper with car won't be charged; officer's condition improving
MedStar Health rolls out more outpatient clinics
Hospital chain MedStar Health is expanding its network of walk-in clinics, announcing plans for two more urgent care clinics not previously disclosed.
Flags bedeck Arlington Cemetery
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, the Army's official ceremonial unit, Thursday placed flags before the graves and niches of all service members buried at both Arlington and the U.S. Soldier's and Airmen's Home National Cemetery.
Diminished police presence for holiday weekend
Even as thousands flock to the D.C. area to observe Memorial Day, police presence in the region is being scaled back: Sequester cuts are forcing furloughs in the U.S. Park Police and other agencies.
Fixing D.C.'s tax code the subject of upcoming hearing
The D.C. Tax Revision Commission will hold a public hearing next month to receive public testimony on how to make the District’s tax code more fair and more competitive.
D.C. home values tripled in two decades
When stacked against states, no state comes close to long-term appreciation of home values in the District, where prices have nearly tripled in the last 22 years.
Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege
Vicksburg marks 150th anniversary of Civil War siege that gave Union control of Miss. River
Va. landmark Natural Bridge up for sale
Virginia landmark Natural Bridge, caverns and hotel is up for sale
Woman dies after being rescued from burning home
Woman, 52, dies 1 day after being rescued from burning townhome in Crofton
Man wins appeal but remains on sex offender list
Md. man remains on sex offender registry after winning appeal to state's highest court
2 get settlement for Md. after plummeting over dam
Siblings receive $91,000 settlement from Md. after plummeting over dam on Potomac River
Services set for 10-year-old Va. shooting victim
Services planned Friday in Charlottesville for 10-year-old Crozet shooting victim
Md. AG mulling piggyback tax decision appeal
AG mulling appeal of piggyback tax decision that could cost local governments
Quantico woman gets 8 years in baby's murder
Quantico woman sentenced to more than 8 years in baby's murder
Fired Md. firefighter claims gender bias
Fired Sykesville, Md., firefighter claims gender bias in lawsuit; pregnancy leave at issue
Audit cites Md. schools spending of stimulus money
Federal audit cites Baltimore city schools spending of stimulus money on cruises
Virginia golfer makes 2 aces in same round
Golfer makes 2 holes-in-one in same round in Daleville, beats 67 million to 1 odds
Police: WWII artillery device found in Va. harmless
Virginia State Police say a World War II artillery device found near New Market didn't have any explosives in it.




