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Traffic management plan could expand use of I-66 shoulders

The new lane control methods, to debut in 2015, will be more flexible than current system.

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Dr. Gridlock’s traffic, transit tips: Summer work zones, HOV rules

Distracted driving makes season’s construction areas even more hazardous for all.

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After long limbo, Northern Virginia expecting new transportation cash

Officials are balancing the desire to get fast results with an aversion to fouling up a rare opportunity.

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Washington area religion events

Concerts, strawberry festival, cathedral tours, knitting workshop for charity and more.

 
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Gainesville nurse accused of stealing and seeking to sell drugs

Anne Bartell Hansen-Shipe worked at Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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Arlington-Alexandria Animal Watch

Cases handled by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

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Alexandria and Arlington crime report

Among incidents reported by police in Alexandria and in Arlington County.

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Where to volunteer in Arlington and Alexandria

Volunteers for festivals, races, the Special Olympics and Bikes for the World are needed.

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Alexandria and Arlington home sales

Residential real estate transactions in Alexandria and Arlington County

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Alexandria and Arlington community events, May 23-30, 2013

Memorial Day celebrations, Living Legends of Alexandria, farmers markets, art exhibits and more.

 

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Explosion of beer breweries continues in Northern Virginia

Five microbreweries are set to open in the next few months, in addition to the three breweries and ten brew pubs already out there.

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Now, Arlington's Frank Fumich is running TO Boston to raise money for bombing victims

With fellow ultra-marathoner Matt Nelson of Florida, the pair plan to alternate running marathons for 450 miles over four days.

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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.

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On 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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D.C. woman to finally receive diploma

Amid desegregation battle in Virginia, she missed her senior year in the 1950s.

Flags for the fallen

Soldiers plant flags at Arlington Cemetery for Memorial Day.

Flexing their muscles

Dozens of bodybuilders came out to compete in the 2013 Musclemania Capital Tournament of Champions.

The battle to be Mr. D.C.

Pageant contestants compete to aid hospitals.

Special Olympics D.C. Summer Games

Athletes competed Tuesday in a variety of contests, from wheelchair races to shot put.

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.

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Post photographers are sharing their favorite area locations.

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