Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:26:50 -0500 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:26:50 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-Taxicab-Commission-Approves-Rate-Hike-139009664.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:06:02 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/taxi-cab-generic.jpg
D.C. Taxicab Commission approved a rate hike.

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Chicago-based Calumet Photographic will operate three local Penn Camera locations.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Man-Shot-Killed-Outside-His-MD-Home-139005794.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:36:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/riverdale+shooting.JPG
Prince George's County police investigating motive behind deadly shooting.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Morning-Read-VA-Del-Tebows-on-House-floor-139004389.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:51:59 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/tebowing1.jpg
A Virginia bills is gaining unusual momentum because of its informal namesake, famed NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Investigation-into-Montgomery-County-Ride-On-Bus-Fires-139004089.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:34:44 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/ride+on+thumb.jpg
Since 2009, there have been five fires on the Montgomery County Ride On buses manufactured by Champion.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Alexandria-Medic-Critically-Injured-During-Rescue/138985749 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:55:40 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/MEDICINJURED_722x406_2194450901.jpg
An Alexandria paramedic was in critically condition Wednesday night after falling into a creek below I-395 during a rescue. Jackie Bensen has the report.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Arrest-in-Elementary-School-Sex-Assault-Police-138984424.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:47:18 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Ketcham+Elementary+School+Sign.jpg
Detectives arrested a man in a sex assault that occurred inside a D.C. elementary school last week, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Fires-Prompt-Ride-On-Bus-Investigation/138971369 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:56:22 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Ride+On+Bus+Fire.jpg
Some Montgomery County workers say a series of fires prove the Ride-On buses aren't safe.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Woman-Charged-Following-a-Series-of-Drug-Busts-138972514.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:17:39 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Amorita+Quintanilla.jpg
A 25 year old Silver Spring woman is charged with possessing marijuana, cocaine and ammunition.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Counties-Play-Tug-of-War-for-FBI-138972109.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:48:36 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/fbi-generic-fbi-agent.jpg
Fairfax County and Prince George's County both want to be home to the FBI's new headquarters.

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The Dupont Circle Metro Station was closed briefly Wednesday evening when the escalators went out at the only entrance that has working escalators -- usually.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Police-Virginia-Man-Lures-Teen-from-Chat-Room-138971499.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:52:45 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Brian+Kutney.jpg
A Virginia man was arrested in the parking lot of a Woodbridge school Tuesday for allegedly trying to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex, according to police.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Man-Dies-After-Being-Pinned-by-Truck-138975724.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:32 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/219*120/PHI+generic+ambulance+350+for+city+worker+shot.jpg
A man in Bethesda was killed after he got pinned against a wall by his own pickup truck.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/I-395-Lanes-Blocked-in-Shirlington-138974859.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:39:37 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/77720078.jpg
Traffic was delayed on Interstate 395 after a paramedic was injured responding to a crash Wednesday evening.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Waiting-for-Snow/138971769 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:23:53 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/214*120/Supermarket++Cart+722+406.jpg
Winter weather finally returned to our region Wednesday, but it didn't leave much of a mark.

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A crime initiative has taken dozens of guns out of the hands of criminals in Prince George's County, Md.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Maryland-Bill-Would-Create-Stiffer-Home-Invasion-Penalties-138969194.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:42:20 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/237*120/Montgomery+County+Police+car.jpg
A delegate from Montgomery County, Md., is introducing a bill that would create stiffer penalties for home invasions.

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Two clergymen want the District to stop using a speed camera in Southeast Washington. They claim the camera unfairly targets drivers who can't afford the tickets that come with speeding tickets.

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The Ford’s Theatre Center for Education and Leadership will celebrate grand opening in Northwest Washington.

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The divorce rate in America is dropping and the economy could be the primary reason.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Dog-Fight-Victim-Pit-Bull-Rescued-in-Anne-Arundel-County-138937409.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:14:40 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/RockyRoad+today.jpg
Animal control officers rescued a badly injured Pit Bull on February 2, which they said had been a victim of dog fighting.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Former-Prince-Georges-Bus-Driver-Child-Porn-138933344.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:56:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/school-bus-generic722.jpg
A former Prince George’s County Schools bus driver admitted to making child porn this week.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Morning-Read-Council-Issues-Ban-On-Strip-Clubs-In-Ward-5-138924619.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:48:42 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/stripper+exotic+dancer.jpg
Addressing mounting concerns that Ward 5 was becoming the District's dumping ground, the council unanimously approved a moratorium of adult entertainment establishments in the area.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Pr-Georges-Council-Give-Bag-Tax-Full-Support-138924379.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:49:29 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/0017DAFF.JPG
The Prince George's County Council has voted in support of legislation that would create a 5-cent disposable bag tax like the ones in the nation's capital and Montgomery County.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Downed-Pole-Closes-Braddock-Road/138922709 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:55:30 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5241966_mcgrathbraddockweb_722x406_2194069979.jpg
A downed power line Tuesday night caused delays Wednesday morning in Annandale.

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A utility pole fell into a street in Annandale, Va. causing a transformer to blow and area residents to lose power.

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Not much snow is expected in the Beltway area, but rain and falling temperatures could mean icy roads.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Dulles-Metro-Project-Could-Mean-Route-7-Delays-138904744.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:16:39 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/t6pwatrelsilverlineconstructionpkg_722x406_2193919938.jpg
Traffic could be delayed in Fairfax County, Va., Wednesday because of Dulles Metro Project work.

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Officials are investigating the cause of a fire at a church in D.C.

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Opponents of the plan to redevelop the Alexandria waterfront say they will challenge it in court.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Dulles-Rail-Construction-Back-on-Track/138897994 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:54:56 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/t6pwatrelsilverlineconstructionpkg_722x406_2193919938.jpg
Drivers in Fairfax County may find afternoon delays Wednesday as crews bring in large pieces of equipment for part of the Metro-to-Dulles project.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/President-Honors-Northern-Virginia-Science-Students/138899689 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:17:21 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WhiteHouseScienceFair_722x406_2193939567.jpg
Two middle school students from Loudoun County, Va., were among top science fair winners who showcased their inventions to President Barack Obama during the White House Science Fair Tuesday.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/130-Current-and-Former-District-Employees-Implicated-in-Unemployment-Fraud-Probe-138799409.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:43:13 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/wilson+building+generic.jpg
One hundred and thirty current and former employees of the District of Columbia have been caught up in a fraud investigation.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Chance-of-Snow-Wednesday-Afternoon-138869084.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:50:15 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/snowflake3.jpg
It's balmy on Tuesday, but flakes could be on the way Wednesday afternoon.

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On Tuesday, jury selection continued in the trial of a UVA student accused of killing his girlfriend.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/VA-Lawmakers-Want-Online-Sales-Tax-138862204.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:52:31 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/online+shopping.jpg
A bill to force online retailers such as Amazon to collect the same sales taxes that mall discount stores and corner bookstores assess from their customers has won unanimous support from a key Senate committee.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Family-Poisoned-by-CO-Leak/138859174 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:10:22 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/5236846_copoisontraceeweb_722x406_2193813199.jpg
A Prince George's family was hospitalized after a faulty gas heater leaked gas into their home.

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