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 | Pepco requests $60.8 million rate hike in Md. Nov 30th 2012, 23:29 Pepco, the regional utility company that has come under fire in recent years for reliability problems, on Friday filed a $60.8 million rate hike request in Maryland that, if approved, would raise the monthly bill of the average residential customer by $7.13, or about 5 percent. Read full article >> | | Virginia agencies plan for fiscal cliff Nov 30th 2012, 23:10 RICHMOND — State corrections officials suggested closing "several" prisons for a savings of nearly $30 million. A state-run museum proposed forgoing the services of the professional window dresser who pretties up its gift shop displays for $5,000 a year. Read full article >> | | PM Update: Lots of clouds into Saturday, warm-up by Sunday Nov 30th 2012, 21:53 Clouds were more pervasive than forecast today, but temperatures still managed to reached at least 50 in many spots. With marine flow into Saturday, we may remain somewhat socked in, but the opportunity for more sunshine and warmth presents itself Sunday (and especially early next week). | | Feast your eyes on Fuego Cocina y Tequileria Nov 30th 2012, 20:25 Jeff Tunks snatched up the Clarendon space that would become Fuego Cocina y Tequileria before he even knew what he was going to put there. Luckily, he had a chef from Mexico City in his stable and a neighborhood bereft of good Mexican cooking at his disposal. Read full article >> | | Terry McAuliffe announces campaign co-chairmen Nov 30th 2012, 20:03 Terry McAuliffe, the former Democratic National Committee chairman running for Virginia governor, announced on Friday a team of campaign co-chairmen from across the state. They are: Rep. Gerry Connolly, Senate Minority Leader Richard L. Saslaw of Fairfax, state Sen.A. Donald McEachin of Henrico, Sen. Mamie E. Locke of Hampton, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, outgoing state Democratic Party Chairman Brian Moran, Del. Alfonso Lopez of Arlington, Del. Jennifer McClellan of Richmond, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sharon Bulova, former delegate Shannon Valentine of Lynchburg, and Wise County Clerk of Court Jack Kennedy. Read full article >> | | The infamous Watergate Exxon appears to be no more [Updated] Nov 30th 2012, 19:41 Update: The Washington City Paper is reporting that the closure is temporary. Original post: The World's Most Famous Gas Station — a.k.a. the Watergate Exxon, where a gallon of gas reliably cost at least a dollar more than the average price elsewhere in Washington — appears to be no more. The Post's John Kelly snapped this photo Friday afternoon: Read full article >> | | Police investigate homicide in Franconia Nov 30th 2012, 19:04 Fairfax County police are searching for a suspect after an apparent homicide inside a Franconia town home Friday, a spokesman said. Police did not immediately release a photo or description of the suspect, but said they do not believe he is armed. They expected to release more information soon.
Officers responded to an emergency call in the 6000 block of Hydrangea Drive around10:20 a.m., said Officer Bud Walker, a Fairfax County police spokesman.
Officers found the body of an adult male inside the home, Walker said.
Police did not immediately release the man's identity or the cause of his death.
Pablo Alvizuri, a neighbor, said three roommates -- all men -- live in the home. He said he had not seen signs of trouble at the house in recent weeks.
A police helicopter buzzed over the scene on Friday afternoon and much of the subdivision was cut off by crime tape.
Read full article >> | | Police: 1 shot at Morgan State in Baltimore, suspect in custody Nov 30th 2012, 19:03 BALTIMORE — A suspect is in custody after an apparent shooting on the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore. A police spokesman says the shooting happened around 1 p.m. Friday in the 1700 block of East Cold Spring Lane, which runs through the northern part of campus. The spokesman says an adult male was shot, but the person's injuries are not fatal. Police have also recovered a weapon. It was not clear if either person is a student. Read full article >> | | Pappy Van Winkle's bourbon could hit D.C. next week Nov 30th 2012, 18:41 Psst: The country's most sought-after whiskey is on its way to Washington again. Pappy Van Winkle, the ultra-rare, much-in-demand bourbon beloved by both connoisseurs and casual whiskey drinkers, could arrive in Washington "in the next week," said Bill Thomas, the owner of Jack Rose Dining Saloon and Bourbon. He has spoken to sources at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, where Pappy is made under the auspices of the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, and the question now is just how much his three bars are going to get. Read full article >> | | Study: weather forecasting science can help predict flu outbreaks Nov 30th 2012, 18:18 The impressive performance of state of the art weather forecasting systems led to strikingly accurate forecasts for Superstorm Sandy at long lead times. A new study finds the same technology that has led to such weather forecasting feats may help us determine when we're most likely to catch the flu, which kills 35,000 Americans each year. | | Military Bowl, San Jose State reach agreement Nov 30th 2012, 18:12 San Jose State, fresh off its first 10-win season since 1987, will play a team from the Mid-American Conference in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 at RFK Stadium, bowl organizers announced Friday. It will be San Jose State's second trip to the Washington area this season. On Sept. 29, the Spartans defeated Navy, 12-0, in Annapolis. The Spartans' opponent likely will be chosen by the MAC on Saturday after Friday night's conference championship game between No. 18 Kent State and No. 19 Northern Illinois. Read full article >> | |
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