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Increase in drug-related arrests at GMU attributed to concerts

On a local college campus, drug arrests have increased tenfold over the past three years.

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Region could see 'devastating recession' with sequestration

If federal budget cuts automatically take place in January, the Washington region could see lose about 65,000 federal jobs and 96,000 federal contractor positions, according to Stephen Fuller, director for the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University.

Tags: darci marchese, sequestration, federal budget, Stephen Fuller, George Mason University

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Easier way to detect Lyme disease may be on horizon

Lyme disease is expected to be more prevalent this summer because of the warm winter, but doctors say diagnosing the disease remains difficult.

Tags: lyme disease, Amy Hunter, Dr. Donald Poretz, Georgetown University, George Mason University

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Va. study makes economic case for renewable energy

Pursuing a portfolio of renewable power sources such as solar, biomass and wind power to satisfy Virginia's energy appetite through 2035 would create tens of thousands more jobs than relying on either coal or natural gas, a George Mason University study concludes.

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Public transit holds key to regional growth

The region needs to know and its competitive advantage over other major metropolitan areas to attract businesses. Stephen Fuller, director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, says businesses want to locate in areas that have access to public transit.

Tags: Adam Tuss, sprawl & crawl, Silver Line, wmata, economic development, attracting business, Stephen Fuller, George Mason University

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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.

Tags: Carriagepark Road, George Mason University, armed robbery, kristi king, colleen kelleher

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Foreclosures take forever in one part of the D.C. area

It likely comes as no surprise that the foreclosure process can be pretty lengthy. But in one part of the D.C. area, just how long it takes from start to finish is startling.

Tags: darci marchese, Home Value Highwire, RealtyTrac, Daren Blomquist, George Mason University, Center for Regional Analysis, John McLain

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Delle Donne has 40 points for Delaware women

Elena Delle Donne had 40 points and 15 rebounds as No. 21 Delaware cruised to a 66-54 win over George Mason on Sunday.

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Pearson, George Mason beat Old Dominion 63-54

Ryan Pearson scored 16 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as George Mason defeated Old Dominion 63-54 Thursday night for its fourth consecutive victory.

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3 area colleges and universities rank in top 10 for value

The University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary and the University of Maryland at College Park finished in the top 10 of a new list of the best values in colleges and universities put together by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.

Tags: university of virginia, University of Maryland, Paul Almanza, Best Value, colleges, kiplinger, hank silverberg, James Madison University, Mary Washington University, George Mason University, Towson University

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