Say the Right ThingOn Roosevelt Island, no trash cans -- and no trash
Is the concept of removing trash cans to cut down on trash working? Early signs point to yes, parks officials say.
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Jefferson wins region tennis title
Chris Vrabel wins at No. 1 singles and doubles to lead undefeated Jefferson to the Virginia AAA Northern Region tennis title.
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Government contract awards: Week of May 20
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Man charged with setting car fire, shooting building
Fairfax County police said a man fired shots at an unoccupied office building Saturday. No one was injured.
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Science buffs can learn about hiccups, evolution and outer space
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Also: An iPad app helps kids learn about environmental issues.
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All Va. students to use computers for standardized tests
Virginia is leading the way in moving to online testing.
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Man with toddler robbed at gunpoint in Annandale: police
The robbers targeted the man as he took the boy out of his car, police said. No one was injured.
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Loudoun and Fauquier sports announcements
Teams and leagues seek players and coaches; listings for sports clinics, camps and tournaments
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Prince William County adopt a pet
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Wiley (SAR 168) is available for adoption.
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New Va. GOP Ticket Touring State Monday
via NBC 4 Washington
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Prince William County community calendar, May 19-25, 2013
Wildlife walk, farmers markets, history tours, art exhibits, plays, concerts and more.
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Prince William sports announcements
Officials and players of all ages are sought in all fields
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Prince William County health calendar
Health events and support group meetings in the coming weeks.
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Cancer survivor Gabriella Miller, 10, is Loudoun County volunteer of year
The fourth-grader helped raise enough money to send 36 children on Make-A-Wish trips. And she's on one herself now.
Virginia postpones action on North-South highway through Loudoun, Prince William
After hearing concerns from Rep. Frank Wolf, state board delays vote on Bi-County Parkway to June.
Oakton's John Cochran wins 'Survivor' show, and $1 million
Longtime fan of the show wins a unanimous verdict on his second attempt.
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The Herndon Climb
The Herndon Monument climb is the traditional culmination of plebe year at the U.S. Naval Academy.
At-home visits may be the new pre-preschool
In an effort to close the achievement gap, new programs get to kids early
First lady Michelle Obama at Bowie State
In her commencement speech, Obama encourages graduates to live up to the legacy of their university’s founders.
Life with and without D.C.’s child care subsidy
The process of getting and keeping a child-care subsidy can be so brutally difficult that it often hinders rather than helps.
Getting their sea legs in Annapolis
First-year midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy undergo sea trials.
‘Crime and Punishment’ for juvenile offenders
At Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center, inmates say a Russian literature class has had a profound effect on them.
Pomp in purple
Howard University holds its 145th commencement ceremony, with former president Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker.
Blue Mass ceremony honors first responders
Cardinal Donald Wuerl led the Blue Mass ceremony at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, kicking off National Police Week.
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