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Fun at the Arlington County Fair
Food, fun and racing pigs - it's all part of the Arlington County Fair! Check out these photos of some of the fair's biggest attractions.
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Let's build!
Hundreds gathered at Dulles Expo Center for BrickFair 2012, a festival for LEGO enthusiasts. The line wrapped around the building as LEGO fans waited for a chance to see the Leggo models, displays and trains.
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Beating the summer heat in D.C.
People across D.C. spent the day finding ways to beat the heat. More than half the month has been 95 degrees or higher, threatening to be the hottest July on record. See how residents coped with the triple digit temperatures.
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Celebrating the Red, White and Blue
Kids and adults braved the heat Wednesday to celebrate the 4th of July. Neighborhoods in Virginia, D.C. and elsewhere held parades where politicians, and ice cream, made special appearances.
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10 killed, more than 1 million without power
More than a million customers remain without power after Friday's severe weather. The District, Maryland, and Virginia are now under official states of emergency.
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Millions remain without power
Millions of people in our area are still without power to cool their homes and businesses and it could be Saturday or later before everyone is restored, according to power company estimates.
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Spellers to take the stage
A 6-year-old girl from Northern Virginia is just one of the contestants hoping to advance to the next round of the National Spelling Bee.
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Virginia DMV says no to 'ICUHAJI' license plate
The Virginian-Pilot reports that the DMV revoked Chesapeake resident Sean Bujno's license plate last month. It reads "ICUHAJI", which can be read as "I see you, Haji."
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When heart attacks strike, what should riders expect of Metro?
The batteries failed in one of WMATA's 46 automated external defibrillators when a Yellow Line rider experienced a heart attack and died Monday. Years of neglect have slowed the transit agency's AED program.
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Facebook 'likes' are constitutionally protected, ACLU argues
Attorneys for Facebook and the American Civil Liberties Union want a federal appeals court to rule that clicking "Like" on the social networking site is constitutionally-protected free speech.
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Streetcars are coming to Columbia Pike
The Arlington County board voted in favor of an ambitious, $249-million plan, to bring streetcars to Columbia Pike.
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Reagan ranked among America's 'scariest' airports
According to airfarewatchdog.com, these 10 airfields from across the United States, no matter how big or how small, are among the most harrowing to fly in and out of. The site's founder doesn't want to scare people off, though, reiterating that flying is still the safest way to travel.
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Region cleans up after massive storm
A fast-moving, powerful storm wreaked havoc on the greater D.C. area on Friday night, killing at least 10 people and leaving thousands from northern Maryland to Virginia without power.
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Inova hospitals make urgent call for blood donations
Local hospitals are urgently asking people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.
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Loudoun residents resist the Dulles Metro expansion with giant pig
The Silver Line's second phase has attracted plenty of supporters and detractors ... and the detractors have even unveiled a character known as the Tax Pig at events and on Facebook.
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The new 511: How Maryland and Virginia convey traffic updates and video
Our neighbor states have created new programs to provide real-time status updates about our roads, including live video of what's happening. No fuss, no confusion, and no delays, all from dialing three digits.
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Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Check out a preview of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival.
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The Silver Line receives eight Fairfax-approved station names
Next stop: Innovation Center? Perhaps before we know it.
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