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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book: “Congratulations! You’ve won a prize!” But in Takoma Park, it’s not luck calling. It’s a scam. The Takoma Park Police Department is warning residents about a recent wave of fraudulent phone calls and emails from individuals claiming to work for the City or Police Department. According to officials, scammers are contacting people (both locally and out of state) with false promises of prizes or sweepstakes winnings. The catch?
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and a Ford Transit van is causing significant traffic delays Tuesday afternoon on the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway. According to Maryland State Police, troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded around 1:09 p.m. to I-495 southbound past Exit 41 (Clara Barton Parkway) for reports of the crash. No injuries have been reported.
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
WASHINGTON — Move over, cherry blossoms — there's a new springtime obsession waddling into the spotlight! A mama mallard duck has chosen Planet Word’s Rooftop Terrace as the cozy headquarters for her upcoming brood. And because this is D.C., where every resident deserves their 15 minutes of fame (and a dedicated camera crew), the museum has launched a live Duck Cam, which is streaming daily until the eggs hatch later this month.
Yes, that’s right.
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
WASHINGTON — With the cherry blossoms behind us and Earth Day right around the corner, Mayor Muriel Bowser is channeling full spring-cleaning energy across all eight wards—and she wants D.C. to roll up their sleeves and get in on the action.
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
STAFFORD, Va. — A 60-year-old New York man who was already wanted in Fairfax County was arrested after the sheriff's office said he stole a suitcase full of women’s clothing and leading deputies on a short pursuit in Stafford County. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the T.J. Maxx on Stafford Market Place around 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
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1 week ago | 
king5.com | Samantha Gilstrap
WASHINGTON — The deadline to file your annual taxes is almost here. If you're scrambling to file before Tuesday, don’t panic — the IRS has tools and resources to help you file quickly, accurately and even for free. Here’s a breakdown of the last-minute help available: Whether you're filing as an individual, business owner or self-employed, IRS.gov has everything you need. Visit the Let Us Help You page for step-by-step assistance. Need to file fast?
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
WASHINGTON — A D.C.-based rideshare company that claimed to provide safe, reliable transportation for children has been shut down following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). RubiRides Technologies, Inc., along with its CEO and founder Noreen Butler, has agreed to pay $50,000 in penalties and issue full refunds to affected families after operating without the necessary licenses and failing to provide services as promised.
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
WASHINGTON — More than 500 bus stops across the D.C. region are set to disappear this summer as part of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) ambitious effort to overhaul the Metrobus system. Dubbed the “Better Bus Network,” the initiative aims to streamline service, improve travel times and enhance safety for riders—and that means cutting down on the number of stops.
It’s all about speed, reliability, and safety.
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
ASHBURN, Va. — A construction site turned deadly Thursday morning after a trench collapsed in Loudoun County, trapping a worker underground and sparking a rescue effort. Emergency crews responded to the 19000 block of Belmont Ridge Road just before 11 a.m. on Thursday morning, after reports of a man trapped in a trench. Medics, technical rescue teams and a medivac helicopter were all deployed to the scene near Freedom Trail Road in Ashburn.
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1 week ago | 
wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A powerful round of storms drenched the D.C. region Friday, causing some damage and travel headaches across the DMV. With rain continuing into the evening, public safety officials and power crews are urging patience — and caution. In Takoma Park, storm-related damage brought down a large tree and power lines, leading to road closures.
Carroll Avenue is shut down in both directions from Long Branch to Greenwood Avenue.
