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For Nationals, Denard Span trade is more than a bargain, it's about options Dec 1st 2012, 05:32 Here's what trading a hot minor league prospect for the established, solid Denard Span as your center fielder and leadoff man means to the Nationals. It's not just about getting an 28-year-old who's only a notch below expensive free agent center fielders Michael Bourn, B.J. Upton (until he signed with the Braves on Wednesday) and Angel Pagan in total value, according to most advanced metrics. Read full article >> College athletic conference realignment: Should we care? Dec 1st 2012, 05:18 Maryland's move to the Notorious B1G has started the university athletic conference dominoes falling once again, with Rutgers quickly following the Terps, the ACC picking up Louisville, and the Big East adding East Carolina and Tulane. Read full article >> Fire displaces Lanham family; firefighter burned Nov 30th 2012, 11:55 A family of three was displaced and a Prince George's County firefighter suffered burns in a house fire Thursday night in Lanham, authorities said. The fire was reported about 9:30 p.m in the 8900 block of Hickory Hill Avenue. Firefighters arrived to find fire on both floors of the two-story house, near the I-295 exit off the Capital Beltway, a statement from the Prince George's County Fire Department said. Read full article >> What's the best coffee shop in the D.C. area? Nov 30th 2012, 11:30 As it turns out, the local coffee scene was just getting started when we put together our list of the area's best coffee shops last year. But with newcomers like Kafe Bohem, Blind Dog Cafe and daily coffee service at Room 11, it's time to add to the original list. Read full article >> Fairfax County trying to lure FBI HQ to Springfield Nov 30th 2012, 10:36 The FBI wants out of downtown D.C., so why not beautiful bustling Springfield? Specifically. some of the large federally owned warehouse space near the Franconia-Springfield Metro station, Fairfax County officials hope and dream. Read full article >> Washingtonians love their jobs, lives. Surprised? Nov 30th 2012, 10:15 And now some news that may seem counterintuitive, given the stereotype of Washingtonians as dull, stressed-out workaholics: We are happy. We like our jobs. If we work more than 40 hours a week, we don't seem to mind. We love our full lives. Read full article >> D.C. area forecast: Trending warmer, but weekend marine layer may prove tricky Nov 30th 2012, 10:00 Security guard is shot in Laurel-area grocery Nov 30th 2012, 04:33 An armed security guard was shot and wounded Thursday night in a Laurel area grocery store, Prince George's County police said. The shooting occurred just inside the door of the Bottom Dollar Food store in the 12600 block of Laurel-Bowie Road about 7:55 p.m., said Cpl. Larry Johnson, a police spokesman. The guard was taken to a hospital in serious, but believed to not be life-threatening condition, Johnson said. Read full article >> Maryland 3A football championship: River Hill rallies past Huntingtown for second straight title Nov 30th 2012, 03:06 BALTIMORE — For more than three quarters Thursday night on the state's biggest stage, Huntingtown looked poised to do what no other team had done in more than a year — beat River Hill. Then Hawks senior running back Justin Arn made a devastating cut to the outside and swung the Maryland 3A football championship. Read full article >> Guardianship case in McLean illustrates lack of regulation for those caring for the elderly Nov 30th 2012, 01:53 Samuel Drakulich earned a Bronze Star for drawing enemy fire away from a wounded soldier during World War II. He parachuted behind German lines to organize the resistance and went on to serve in the CIA. Read full article >> Wizards' first win a breath of 'fresh air' Nov 30th 2012, 01:49 If the Washington Wizards had known on opening night that getting their first win was going to require 13 games, four starting lineups, three overtime losses, the firing and hiring of a point guard, the coach openly wondering if he was "dumb," the earlier-than-expected return of a Brazilian big man with a bad left foot, a player-venting session and a fourth-quarter rally after blowing a 15-point lead, then they all should've purchased a Powerball ticket. Read full article >> Demolition of house begins at former chemical weapons site in D.C. Nov 30th 2012, 01:31 The Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday began to demolish a stately brick home in the District's Spring Valley neighborhood that might sit atop a cache of World War I-era chemical munitions that has included mustard gas and arsenic. Read full article >> Maryland 2A football preview: Douglass seeks revenge against Middletown Nov 30th 2012, 01:09 Maryland 2A final When: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore Tickets: $8 Read full article >> How do some federal VIPs get pricey Kennedy Center Honors tickets? Donations. Nov 30th 2012, 01:03 A classic Washington question: How do congresspeople, Supreme Court justices, Cabinet secretaries, their staff members and other government worthies all end up attending the Kennedy Center Honors, a black-tie-and-ball-gown gala where tickets sell for as much as $5,500? Read full article >> Bill to protect ex-offenders moves to full D.C. Council for vote Nov 30th 2012, 00:55 D.C. Council member Marion Barry muscled past Chairman Phil Mendelson on Thursday to send a bill that offers new anti-discrimination protections to ex-offenders to the full council for a vote. The Ward 8 council member and former mayor persuaded the Aging and Community Affairs Committee to approve legislation that bars employers from asking about a person's criminal record until after a job offer is made. Employers could only rescind offers if the applicant's past convictions are directly relevant to the job. Read full article >> Forgotten-child incident in D.C. highlights special-ed busing concerns Nov 30th 2012, 00:51 District special-education advocates say that an incident this week in which a child was forgotten for hours in the back of a school bus highlights the broader challenge city officials face as they assume control of buses after years of federal court supervision. Read full article >> Bill Bolling explains decision to quit race for GOP gubernatorial nomination Nov 30th 2012, 00:44 RICHMOND — Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, the state's multi-tasker in chief, had a few days over Thanksgiving weekend when about the only thing on his schedule was attending the football game between the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Read full article >> Operating Silver Line could cost Metro millions more than expected Nov 30th 2012, 00:36 Metro may have to spend millions more than anticipated to operate the new Silver Line because trains will have to travel farther east than planned, according to two people with knowledge of the problem. Read full article >>

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