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Expanding American Legion Bridge could come at cost of longest studied island in North America, scientists say

Expanding American Legion Bridge could come at cost of longest studied island in North America, scientists say

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Expanding American Legion Bridge could come at cost of longest studied island in North America, scientists say

The biologically sensitive Plummers Island faces major changes due to bridge shadow and Potomac River redirection.

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Ian impacts

A state of emergency means Virginia can mobilize resources and equipment needed for response and recovery efforts.
DC

2 people in custody after shooting inside Union Station

One person suffered minor injuries to their foot during the shooting that was said to have happened at the west wing of the station.

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VERIFY

VERIFY: How many lead pipes are in DC and what will it take to get rid of them?

For the last year, we've been digging into the scope of lead pipes in the DC Region. A brand new report offers recommendations for how to solve the problem by 2030.
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There's a right way to share the road with bikers. Here's how

Turns out, drivers should enter the bike lane in many situations.