Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:09:07 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:09:07 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Ten-Ways-to-Put-the-Kids-to-Work-Over-the-Holidays-70706427.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:29 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/holiday+giving+kids.jpg
Or how to keep the brats busy.

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Metro says it doesn't know what the cause of the smoke is.

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The suspect, who was seen at an IHOP in Silver Spring, may also have been involved in the murder of a D.C. police officer.

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The volume of the fire sent firefighters on the defensive.

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In Fairfax, they can vaccinate a maximum of 12,000 people.

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Hayfield head coach Billy Pugh returns to the locker room for the first time since suffering a stroke.

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A charity walkathon and Beltway construction could make this a nasty weekend on the roads.

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Rawlings had just been to the funeral of another teenager who was killed on Halloween.

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Need a quick look at D.C.-area news? Local Leads is your one-stop shop. Read it. Use it. Love it.

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It can be a long walk to the car when your hands are full and no one else is around. Pat Collins reports on a police program to protect holiday shoppers.

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High airfares, crowded planes, and fewer flights have more people packing up the car and hitting the highways instead of flying this Thanksgiving.

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We lost a member of the NBC4 family this week.

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The D.C. Armory is stuffed with merch up to 90 percent off.

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Takoma Park neighbors are on edge after Thursday's attack.

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The Night Note is your one-stop shop for the evening's best headlines. Read it. Use it. Love it.

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Pepco has asked for a distribution rate increase, and customers don't like it.

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Friends, family and strangers come together to say goodbye to a 9-year-old shot through a closed door.

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Friends, family and strangers come together to say goodbye to a 9-year-old shot through a closed door.

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The National Mall must be more focused on serving people and visitors to D.C., argues one local group.

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Emma Cabrera was killed in a bizarre accident Friday morning.

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One person died when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board, according to Virginia State Police.

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Need a quick look at D.C.-area news? Local Leads is your one-stop shop. Read it. Use it. Love it.

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Would your favorite eatery make the grade? Liz Crenshaw reports.

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Out with the Blade; in with the Agenda.

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Thunderstorms in November are rare. So how did it happen?

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Woman leaves her life savings in the care of the Virgin Mary.

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Donna Dustin of Bowie, Md. was 17 when she was murdered on Nov. 17, 1973. Her father's never given up hope that justice will be served.

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The Night Note is your one-stop shop for the evening's best headlines. Read it. Use it. Love it.

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Things got a tad crazy for Jack Evans during a ride with Mayor Fenty.

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A job fair courts workers for its new casino development.

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A forgotten corner of Northeast is quickly changing.

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Early morning raids lead to the arrest of 19 alleged Latin Kings gang members.

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The family of a decorated U.S. Army Veteran is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can help them find his urn and cremains.

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41-year-old Brendan Friedman, a biology teacher at Clarksburg High in Montgomery County, Md., was arrested and charged with holding up a pharmacy and bank at gunpoint. His defense lawyer says Friedman has long suffered from drug dependency problems.

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High school swimmers, mayor's tri group spark battle over pool configurations.

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Police say they have a break in the death of a liquor store owner.

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Hey, who needs an iPod with visitors like these?

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And the protesters want to know: Where's our money?

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It's really not a good time to be a dog in Virginia.

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Need a quick look at D.C.-area news? Local Leads is your one-stop shop. Read it. Use it. Love it.

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Mayor Fenty joined News4 to talk about leaf collection, Chairman Gray and the murder of the nine year old in Columbia Heights.

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Manassas's residents will have to soon turn to a new ISP when they want to play World of Warcraft.

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Skip the bag. Save the river. But what about inviting the council members?

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Liz Crenshaw gives some tips on how to make Thanksgiving dinner delicious...and a little bit healthier.

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