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Volunteers storm Arlington Cemetery

It's the time of year to deck the halls and trim the tree. And Saturday, thousands of volunteers brought some holiday cheer to honor the soldiers, airman and sailors buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Tags: Arlington National Cemetery, Wreaths Across America,

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The economy impacts local Toys for Tots drive

The bad economy is having a major impact on the Toys for Tots program in our area. Donations are not pouring in this year, and that means more kids will be waking up on Christmas morning without anything under the tree.

Tags: Toys for Tots, christmas

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Police ticket commuter lot parking violators

Starting Monday, Dec. 10, Virginia state and Prince William County police will ramp up ticketing efforts for parking violators at the Dumfries Road commuter parking lot.

Tags: commuter lot parking, Virginia State Police, Prince William County,

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Plan ahead: A holiday favorite is rolling into town

This is the stuff that memories are made of, riding VRE's Santa Train. The magical holiday train ride for kids, with the big guy in the red suit, is always a red hot seller. And you might want to lock up you tickets fast.

Tags: VRE Santa Train,

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Turf war: MWAA hearing turns into battle for representation

A Capitol Hill hearing into the corruption case of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority turned into a turf war between lawmakers.

Tags: Gerry Connolly, Eleanor Holmes Norton, MWAA, Dulles International Airport, Dulles rail project, Reagan National Airport,

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Helping disabled veterans receive benefits

Help is on the way for disabled veterans having trouble navigating the Veterans Affairs benefits system.

Tags: veterans, National Veterans Legal Services Program, Veterans Affairs

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After the storm: The Potomac reacts at Great Falls Park

Superstorm Sandy weather has disappeared on the East Coast, along with all the flood warnings. But are things back to normal yet along the Potomac?

Tags: great falls park, Hurricane Sandy, Potomac River

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Absentee voters face long lines in Va., sign of voter turnout

Campaigning for the White House is in its final days. But in the Washington-area, voting in this presidential election already wrapped up for some.

Tags: absentee voting, Fairfax County,

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Tree crashes into house, displaces two families

Two families were displaced after a tree crashed through a home in Virginia.

Tags: montclair, Prince William County, Hurricane Sandy

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D.C. walkers hope for AIDS-free generation

More than 5,000 walkers and runners gathered for the 26th annual AIDS Walk at Freedom Plaza in northwest D.C. Saturday morning. The goal was to raise $1 million and awareness about the virus.

Tags: HIV and AIDS,

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