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Pepco, Dominion Power trying to keep the power on during storms

Pepco spokesman Marcus Beal says the utility company is pursuing a reliability improvement plan, which includes replacing older equipment, trimming trees and moving selected lines underground.

Tags: pepco, Dominion Power, bge, Sandy, utilities,

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Md. man dies after tree falls on house

A Maryland man was killed Monday night when a tree fell on a house as Sandy moved through the D.C. area.

Tags: Pasadena, Hurricane Sandy

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D.C. amendments to decide process for convicted elected officials

This election, voters in the District will decide on three amendments that would create a process for removing elected officials who break the law.

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How to vote early in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.

Voters looking to avoid lines on Election Day can cast ballots early, but that is easier to do in some counties than others.

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Survey finds bank fees are on the rise

Tips to avoid the ever-increasing cost of banking.

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Md.'s 'Drive Safely Work Week' goes back to basics

People spend a lot of time driving in cars without thinking too much about it. But there's a big reason to stay alert.

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New feature may eliminate 'Facebook stalking'

Changes being implemented by Facebook may make users think twice before searching for their ex or their newest crush.

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Memorial for Md. teen killed on walk to school (VIDEO)

Students, teachers and friends of a Central High School junior shot and killed walking to school this week remembered his life Friday afternoon.

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Family and friends remember teen killed in train derailment

Family and friends are gathering Saturday to remember Rose Mayr at Bethany United Methodist Church in Ellicott City, Md.

Tags: CSX, derailment, Rose Mayr, Elizabeth Nass,

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National Cathedral seeks donations for quake repairs

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocked D.C.one year ago Thursday, and today there are still signs of damage at local landmarks, including the National Cathedral.

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