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Report fuels debate for new Potomac bridge

Few people took the Metrobus over the American Legion Bridge, but a transportation report suggests having an alternate crossing over the Potomac River would attract riders.

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Officials: New Potomac River crossing unlikely

Discussions between Maryland and Virginia transportation officials about the possibility of building another Potomac crossing have just begun, but Maryland seems unlikely to budge.

Tags: bridge over Potomac River, Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge

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WTOP Beltway Poll: No tolls for transportation fixes

According to a new WTOP Beltway Poll, 52 percent of residents polled are against using tolls to pay for transportation fixes.

Tags: WTOP Beltway Poll, mitchell miller, bridge over Potomac River, Heart+Mind Strategies

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Woman's body found in canal in Georgetown

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Leaders talk seriously about new Potomac bridge

The governors of Maryland and Virginia have started talking about the possibility of a new bridge span over the Potomac River.

Tags: Adam Tuss, bridge over Potomac River, Jamestown Island, Bob McDonnell, sprawl & crawl

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WTOP Answer Desk: New Potomac river crossing coming?

Will there ever be another crossing over the Potomac River? For the answer, WTOP goes to two transportation experts.

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Coast Guard uses rivers for security zones

Tags: Anacostia River, State of the Union, river security, Coast Guard

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Maryland congresswoman to plunge into Potomac

Maryland congresswoman Donna Edwards plans to plunge into the chilly waters of the Potomac River to urge the U.S. Congress to take action to deal with climate change.

Tags: Donna Edwards, National Harbor, Chesapeake Climate Action Network

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20-cent bag fee proposed in Virginia

Would you give up plastic supermarket bags to save 20 cents? The latest bag fee proposal in Virginia is sparking debate.

Tags: bag tax, Virginia, 20 cents, scott surovell, Joe Morrissey, Chesapeake Bay, grocery shopping

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Hancock, Md., marks Civil War anniversary

The western Maryland town of Hancock is marking the 150th anniversary of a little-known Civil War battle.

Tags: Hancock, Md., civil war, Battle of Hancock, National Park Service,

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