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Transit-oriented developments such as Mosaic at Metro Apartments in Hyattsville aim to curb the use of cars by putting public transportation, offices, restaurants and shops within walking distance. "Residents really prize that type of convenience," says Robert Grealy of Equity Residential.
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Before her night shifts as a registered nurse, Tijeerah Washington checks Metrorail's Web site, then dashes out the door five minutes before her train is supposed to leave.
Federal agents raided an Alexandria man's home and seized 75 guns after he sold three machine guns to an undercover agent beginning in April, authorities said yesterday.
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Theater Review: Theater Review: Little Theatre of Alexandria's 'It Runs in the Family' (Post, June 25, 2009)
Operator Cherished Her Son, Career (Post, June 24, 2009)
Pa. Man, 45, Killed in Alexandria (Post, June 22, 2009; 3:21 PM)
Please, DON'T Come Again Another Day; We've Had Enough Rain, Thank You: Almost Twice as Much Rain as Normal Left by This Month's Storms (Post, June 19, 2009)
ALEXANDRIA: Former Alexandria Parking Meter Repairman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement (Post, June 19, 2009)
ALEXANDRIA: Fatally Wounded Man Is Found in Old Town Alexandria Alley (Post, June 19, 2009)
In an Economic Downturn, It's the Nannies Who Are Crying: Parents Regain Economic Power to Be Picky in Hiring Help (Post, June 14, 2009)
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'Hard to Put a Price Tag' On Quality of Life: More Budget Cuts in the Cards, Fairfax Grapples With Trimming Its Cherished Cultural Diversions (Post, July 13, 2009)
Counties Spend to Revitalize Communities: Federal Funding Gives Hope to Foreclosed Properties' Neighbors, Aspiring Homeowners (Post, July 13, 2009)
Power Line Upgrade Sparks Questions: Utility Holds Event To Address Concerns (Post, July 12, 2009)
HOMELESSNESS: D.C. to Get $7.4 Million in Aid (Post, July 11, 2009)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit: Diagnosis of Early Alzheimer's Forces Chief Judge to Retire (Post, July 10, 2009)
Alexandria Schools News
Living on the Right Side of the Metro Tracks: Apartments at Prince George's Plaza Deliver Shopping, Transit Convenience (Post, July 9, 2009)
Va. Man Did Machine Gun Conversions, ATF Alleges (Post, June 27, 2009)
Theater Review: Laugh-Inducing 'It Runs in the Family' Defies Its Lineage (Post, June 25, 2009)
Operator Cherished Responsibilities of Job (Post, June 24, 2009)
Please, DON'T Come Again Another Day: Almost Twice as Much Rain as Normal Left by This Month's Storms (Post, June 19, 2009)
Alexandria Crime News
8 Plead Guilty in Restaurant Credit Card-Skimming Scam (Post, June 9, 2009)
Money Stashed in Freezer Is Key in Jefferson Trial (Post, June 7, 2009)
ATF Sting Smokes Out N.J. Cigarette Smuggler: Man Spent $1.6 Million On Tobacco in N.Va. (Post, June 7, 2009)
FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT: Embezzler Is Sentenced to 66 Years in Shooting Rampage (Post, May 29, 2009)
Fairfax Shows Progress in War on Gangs: 4-Year-Old Effort Makes Headway, but Recent Recruitment Episode Sparks Fears (Post, May 28, 2009)
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