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Bump-and-grab scam resurfaces with a dangerous twist

Most drivers' first reaction when their car is bumped from behind is to get out and check the damage -- but now people are getting robbed in a way that bears striking resemblance to an old insurance fraud scam.

Friday - 05/04/2012, 11:34am EDT

Tags: AAA, insurance scam, Montgomery County Police

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Party favors could injure kids

Following an injury to a child, the Prince William County's fire department is warning parents about a common party favor.

Monday - 04/30/2012, 04:33am EDT

Tags: party snaps, fireworks, Prince William County

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Va. and Md. are not among most peaceful states

Maine is ranked No. 1 as the most peaceful state on a list out by the Institute for Economics and Peace. Find out where Virginia and Maryland rank when it comes to homicides, violent crime, incarceration rates, police force size and availability of small arms.

Tuesday - 04/24/2012, 03:36am EDT

Tags: peace index, crime, peaceful cities

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Virginia starts charging for E-ZPass transponders

Drivers in Virginia will now have to pay for the convenience of zipping through an increasing number of toll facilities.

Friday - 04/20/2012, 04:49am EDT

Tags: E-Z Pass transponder, E-ZPass, tolls, express lanes

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Plans moving ahead for I-95 tolls

There could be some idea by the end of May where new toll facilities will be placed on Interstate 95 in Virginia, as well as an estimate on how much they might cost.

Thursday - 04/19/2012, 05:29am EDT

Tags: tolls, I-95, Virginia Department of Transportation, E-ZPass, Michael Estes

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Simple tax advice for filing late

The clock is ticking toward the midnight tax filing deadline.

Monday - 04/16/2012, 06:31am EDT

Tags: Eva Rosenberg, taxes, tax mama

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Key vote could affect price of Dulles Toll Road tolls

A key vote in the Virginia General Assembly next week could determine how much commuters pay to travel one of the region's biggest roadways.

Friday - 04/13/2012, 09:10am EDT

Tags: Dulles Toll Road, Bob McDonnell, tolls

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Underwater battle pits robots against each other

More than 80 high school teams from across the country, including some from Virginia, Maryland and D.C., will use robots to carry underwater buckets from one side of a pool to the other.

Thursday - 04/12/2012, 09:15am EDT

Tags: robots, seaperch

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