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Pets from states ravaged by hurricanes find shelter in DC region
October 12, 2024, 12:00 am |
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As many as 100 dogs and cats that were in shelters in the path of hurricanes Helene and Milton are now looking forward to finding safe, permanent homes in the D.C. area.
US Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off the rolls in new lawsuit
October 11, 2024, 11:26 pm |
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia election officials Friday that accuses the state of striking names from voter rolls in violation of federal election law.
Get wicked at 12 Halloween pop-ups in DC-area bars and restaurants
October 11, 2024, 11:05 pm |
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As Halloween approaches, D.C. will transform into a playground for the spooky with bars and restaurants across the city conjuring up thrilling pop-ups that embrace the eerie and the extravagant. In this roundup, WTOP has gathered 12 of the most exciting Halloween bar and restaurant pop-ups in the D.C. area.
Coyote sightings spook residents in one part of Fairfax Co.
October 11, 2024, 7:57 pm |
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Residents in one part of Fairfax County are seeing coyotes in their neighborhood. The most recent sighting was near Southside Park in Vienna.
Octopus-inspired adhesive could improve search and rescue, aid with dexterity challenges
October 11, 2024, 7:20 pm |
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The adhesive, which resembles an octopus sucker and is the size of a human fingertip, gathers its strength based on its ability to apply the correct amount of force to stabilize an item.
Does the punishment fit the crime? Purcellville police seek new distracted driving charge
October 11, 2024, 11:38 am |
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A major goal of the American judicial system is that the punishment should fit the crime — the police chief of Purcellville, Virginia, wants to make sure that tenet applies to distracted drivers.
Most Metrobus riders don’t pay their fares. Will a local government incentive help?
October 11, 2024, 8:40 am |
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Seven in 10 people are not paying their fares when riding Metrobus, despite the service seeing spikes in ridership after the pandemic.
Loudoun Co. approves plan to allow students to carry Narcan at school
October 10, 2024, 11:20 pm |
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Students in Loudoun County will now be able to carry naloxone in their backpacks, as part of an update to the school district’s student medication policy.
Weekend DC-area road closures to make way for beer, hockey and running
October 10, 2024, 7:54 pm |
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The D.C. area is gearing up for the start of the Washington Capitals season, the Army 10-Miler and Snallygaster, which all bring dreaded road closures.
A hidden gem of Salvadoran representation is tucked away in Northern Virginia
October 10, 2024, 7:39 pm |
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Along Mount Vernon Avenue, between South and West Glebe roads, in the area known as "Arlandria" (a portmanteau of Arlington and Alexandria) lies the Chirilagua neighborhood.
Va. attorney general joins multi-state lawsuit against nursing home staffing change
October 10, 2024, 3:03 pm |
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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined attorneys general from 19 states in a lawsuit over a rule change that expands staffing requirements for nursing homes, keeping registered nurses on staff 24 hours a day.
New study will seek alternative to DC’s vulnerable Potomac River water supply
October 10, 2024, 2:38 pm |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin a three-year feasibility study of ways to bolster the resilience of the District and its Virginia and Maryland suburbs' water supply.
Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art and Craft Festival, Vintage Market … and more!
October 10, 2024, 2:36 pm |
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For a weekend filled with arts and crafts, head to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Here's a list of even more events happening in the D.C. area.
Va. hospitals told to expect more IV bags after anticipated shortage from Helene
October 10, 2024, 1:35 pm |
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Virginia hospitals' IV fluid bag supplies won't be as short as anticipated after storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes the critical supplies.
Loudoun Co. schools taking unique step to help prevent guns in schools
October 10, 2024, 9:51 am |
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Loudoun County Public Schools will update its student handbook with information about parents’ legal obligation to safely secure guns.
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