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DC parents relieved as Children’s National gives out 1st COVID shots to young kids

Wtop 03 Nov 2021

“I’m feeling really nervous,” confided 8-year-old Journey Arnold, while waiting for her shot at Children’s National Anacostia on Wednesday morning ... Their dad, James, a D.C ... Dr ... More Coronavirus News Sign up for WTOP alerts Latest coronavirus test results in DC, Maryland and Virginia Latest vaccination numbers in DC, Maryland and Virginia ... Virginia .

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75-year-old McLean religious youth leader arrested on sexual abuse of minor charges

Wtop 03 Nov 2021

A McLean, Virginia, man who operated a Catholic youth program out of his home has been arrested on charges relating to the sexual abuse of minors ... Police said Perez-Alcala held private mentoring sessions for youth, often in his bedroom ... Source .

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Metro delays reopening of Shady Grove, Rockville stations to January as additional trains brought into system

Wtop 03 Nov 2021

Metro’s efforts to add additional trains to the rail system while their newer trains undergo an investigation have created another issue for the transit authority. The Shady Grove and Rockville Stations will need to remain closed until January 2022. Originally, they were scheduled to reopen Dec. 5, 2021 ... Source .

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Howard University president: Student protests have led to layoffs of cafeteria workers

Wtop 03 Nov 2021

The president of Howard University in D.C. said the student occupation of campus buildings due to an ongoing protest has led to layoffs in the cafeteria because it has not been able to operate. Students have been occupying the Blackburn University Center since Oct. 12 over a number of issues they said the university has failed to address. Among them ... 5.

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Public to weigh-in on latest Capital Beltway, I-270 toll project

Wtop 02 Nov 2021

Plans to add toll lanes to stretches of the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 were met with opposition and support, as county leaders discussed what the latest projections for Maryland’s updated draft environmental impact statement would mean for the economy and environment ... More Local News More Maryland News More Transportation News. Del ... 15.

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Proposed DC bill aims to allow access to all police body camera footage

Wtop 02 Nov 2021

There’s a new push for more transparency when it comes to D.C. police body camera footage and how much of it someone can access after an incident with an officer. It’s called the “.”.

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PHOTOS: Election Day 2021 in Virginia

Wtop 02 Nov 2021

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Metro budget proposal features fare discounts to bring back riders

Wtop 02 Nov 2021

Metro’s for next year includes a host of fare incentives designed to bring riders back as the transit system continues its recovery from the height of the pandemic. Among the fare cuts are a $2 late-night rail fare for one-way trips from 9.30 p.m. until close ... Metro’s projected ridership increases. Click to enlarge.

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WTOP sports team guesses the final Washington Football Team score each week

Wtop 01 Nov 2021

In a competition against each other, the WTOP sports team, with the addition of anchor Dimitri Sotis, will guess the final score of the Washington Football Team game each week. The videos of them making their predictions can be found on WTOP Instagram Stories and Facebook stories each morning before the game begins ... WEEK ONE.. J. Brooks. Chargers 23-13.

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Slow down: Fairfax City speed cameras near schools now watching

Wtop 01 Nov 2021

A sign denotes a new speed camera on Fairfax Boulevard, near Fairfax High School, on the morning of Nov. 1, 2021. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) ... Beginning Monday morning, Nov ... Signs reading “School Zone. Speed Photo Enforced” warn drivers that speed cameras are active ... Source .

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Leaf collection, pumpkin compost season kicks off in DC

Wtop 01 Nov 2021

Leaf collection starts on Monday in D.C. and Mayor Muriel Bowser is reminding locals that it also includes those pumpkins that were displayed on Halloween. The Department of Public Works will be using a vacuum process for collecting leaves. D.C ... Leaves that are placed in plastic bags will be collected as trash and not recycled ... 15 ... Source .

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Health department shuts down DC Popeyes after rats seen scurrying up walls in video | WTOP

TheNewsHOOK 31 Oct 2021

Health department shuts down DC Popeyes after rats seen scurrying up walls in video . WTOP ....

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Halloween is back at a DC fall festival with police as a special guest

Wtop 31 Oct 2021

After a muted 2020 holiday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween is back in one Northeast D.C. neighborhood, and the city’s police stopped by to help celebrate. Every year the Village of Dakota Crossing in the Fort Lincoln area of D.C. celebrates Halloween by bringing neighbors together for a fall festival ... police ... Source .

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Vigil for man killed at Falls Church, Va. ATM

Wtop 31 Oct 2021

Nelson Alexander, 73, was remembered Saturday night following his death during an attempted robbery at an ATM in Falls Church, Virginia ... More Fairfax County News More Crime News ... He loved each and every one of you.” ... WTOP’s Joshua Barlow, Megan Cloherty, Zeke Hartner and NBC Washington contributed to this report. Source .

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Howard University school leaders meet with student protesters

Wtop 30 Oct 2021

For more than two weeks, Howard University students have been protesting living conditions and a lack of housing opportunities at the school. On Tuesday, school leaders met with protestors to discuss their demands. According to the university’s student-run newspaper “The Hilltop,” university president Wayne A. I ... Source .