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Demand rises, but high-tech workers in short supply

Job-seekers may find many employers are listing positions online, but the required skills are more specific than ever. And many companies are looking to fill high-tech positions.

Tags: Hire Strategy, high tech jobs, job market

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Beltway Poll: Widespread support for Dulles rail extension

The construction of a new $6 billion, 23-mile rail line to Dulles Airport appears to have wide support in the region even as controversy continues to escalate over its financing.

Tags: Dulles rail project, Loudoun County, Va., MWAA,

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Air conditioner freezing up? Filter is the word

It's going to be a hot weekend. Does your air conditioning work?

Tags: air conditioning

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Future area flooding prompts changes to building plans

The Washington region could be facing more flooding of the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, even the National Mall in a few years. Residents could also expect longer periods of drought and more severe storms.

Tags: flooding, Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, city planning, University of Maryland

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Area schools rank high in top 1,000 list

Thomas Jefferson School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County ranked tenth out on this new list.

Tags: best high schools

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Audit highly critical of Airports Authority

An audit of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the board overseeing the Dulles Rail Project, finds the organization is not transparent in its financial dealings and lacks safeguards to make sure its own rules are followed.

Tags: airport authority, MWAA, Dulles rail project

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Highway work threatens future of historic Woodlawn Stables

A historic farm that sits on grounds once owned by President George Washington could soon be the victim of base realignment.

Tags: ft. belvoir, Mt. Vernon, Woodlawn Stables, Save Woodlawn Stables,

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Gas prices fall, economic boost may come

Gas prices are dropping, and economists say the lower prices could result in an economic boost for the nation.

Tags: wtop price at the pump, wtop pain in the gas, darci marchese, gas, gas prices

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Longer commutes, expensive housing threaten NoVa economy

Longer commutes, fewer jobs and expensive housing are combining to have a dramatic impact on Northern Virginia, and many residents are having trouble making ends meet.

Tags: commute

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McDonnell adds $44M in amendments to Va. budget

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has added nearly $44 million in amendments to the state budget, including funding for economic development and education initiatives.

Tags: Virginia General Assembly, budget

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