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D.C. bars that underpour subject to hefty fines

Those who've been stiffed at their local bar may get some backup.

Tags: bars, alcohol, hank silverberg, D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

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Freed D.C. murder suspect accused in 2 shootings

A murder suspect who was awaiting trial but was released from jail is now arrested again, charged in another shooting and a kidnapping that left another man dead.

Tags: D.C. Superior Court, shooting,

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Planned traffic light at Maryland-D.C. border stalls

Four years after Maryland endorsed a plan to add a traffic signal at a busy intersection on Silver Spring's border with the District of Columbia, the plan is still on the drawing boards.

Tags: Colesville Road, Silver Spring, traffic signal

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Metro board member: Public support key to growth

A Metro board member says public support is a key to getting Maryland, Virginia and the federal government to pay for a new growth plan for the transit system.

Tags: Metro, Richard Sarles

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D.C. bill makes parents liable for missed school

Parents could be charged if children miss too many school days under a bill proposed by a District of Columbia councilmember.

Tags: D.C. Council, David Catania

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Longtime D.C.-area grocer to sell remaining stores

A Washington-area grocery store chain that's been in business since 1875 is selling its remaining stores.

Tags: grocery store,

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Many Americans dip into retirement accounts early

A 401(k) is meant to go untouched until a person retires, but more than a quarter of Americans use their retirement accounts to pay current expenses.

Tags: retirement, 401k

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Metro $3 rebate for SmarTrip cards going unclaimed

The Metro transit system is offering a $3 rebate to anyone who buys a reusable debit card to pay fares.

Tags: Metro, SmarTrip,

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FedEx driver robbed at gunpoint in Southeast D.C.

A FedEx driver reportedly was robbed of packages at gunpoint in Southeast D.C. Saturday.

Tags: FedEx, NBC Washington

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The Washington Post may charge online readers

The Washington Post's online website, washingtonpost.com, may take a page from The New York Times.

Tags: Mark Seagraves,

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