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Virginia Ponzi Schemer Who Bilked Investors Out Of $15M Learns His Fate: Feds Virginia Ponzi Schemer Who Bilked Investors Out Of $15M Learns His Fate: Feds
Virginia Ponzi Schemer Who Bilked Investors Out Of $15M Learns His Fate: Feds A Loudoun County man who bilked investors from up and down the East Coast out of millions of dollars will spend years behind bars. Aldie resident Babu Ramaraj, 47, who owned DAB Inspection and Consulting Services, a small home contractor with modest revenues doing patio and deck projects, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for causing upwards of $15 million in losses, federal authorities announced. His victims were primarily in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Missouri. According to court documents, Ramaraj claimed to investors and potential …

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by Zak Failla
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Traffic Delayed For Miles Following Fatal Crash On I-66 In Virginia (UPDATED) Traffic Delayed For Miles Following Fatal Crash On I-66 In Virginia (UPDATED)
Traffic Delayed For Miles Following Fatal Crash On I-66 In Virginia (Updated) Traffic was backed up for miles on I-66 on Friday afternoon in Virginia as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene of a reported crash in Prince William County. Motorists were slowed to a crawl at around 3:15 p.m. on June 21, when there was a crash in the westbound lanes of the interstate near Route 234 that resulted in the three main lanes being blocked. #Manassas: WB I-66 just past Rt 234, traffic getting by in left lane of main lanes and 3 main lanes blocked, right lane of express lanes blocked due to crash. Reconstruction en route. Delays approx 7 miles reaching to Rt 28. Exp…

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by Zak Failla
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Vehicle Fire Completely Shuts I-81, 6 Miles Of Backups Reported Vehicle Fire Completely Shuts I-81, 6 Miles Of Backups Reported
Vehicle Fire Completely Shuts I-81, 6 Miles Of Backups Reported A vehicle fire had I-81 completely shut in Frederick County, VA Wednesday morning, June 12. All northbound lanes were closed as of 11:30 a.m., with traffic backups six miles long, the VDOT said. The incident happened right near the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Emergency Vehicles At I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash Scene In Prince William County Emergency Vehicles At I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash Scene In Prince William County
Emergency Vehicles At I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash Scene In Prince William County A tractor trailer crash slowed traffic along I-95 in Prince William County on Friday afternoon, May 31. It happened at milepost 155.3 in Neabsco, in the northbound lanes. VDOT cameras show a firetruck and ambulance at the scene. The north right lane and right shoulder were closed.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Four Miles Of Backups Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Stafford: DOT Four Miles Of Backups Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Stafford: DOT
Four Miles Of Backups Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Stafford: DOT Four miles of delays were reported Thursday morning, May 30 due to a disabled tractor trailer on I-95, the VDOT said. The trailer was disabled on the northbound side at mile marker 147.2. Traffic backups were approximately 4 miles as of press time.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Crash Investigation Delays Traffic On I-95 In Prince William County Crash Investigation Delays Traffic On I-95 In Prince William County
Crash Investigation Delays Traffic On I-95 In Prince William County A crash investigation on I-95 caused several miles of delays on Sunday, May 26 in Prince William County. The accident happened on the southbound side over the Occoquan River. As of 5 p.m., 2.5 miles of delays were being reported by the VDOT. The south left shoulder, left lane, and left center lane were closed. The south exit ramp narrows. 

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by Cecilia Levine
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I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash: 10 Miles Of Backups Reported Through Shenandoah County I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash: 10 Miles Of Backups Reported Through Shenandoah County
I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash: 10 Miles Of Backups Reported Through Shenandoah County A tractor trailer crash on I-81 in Shenandoah County halted traffic Friday afternoon, May 24. It happened on the southbound side at mile marker 288.4. Ten miles of delays were being reported by the VDOT.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Six Miles Of Backups On I-95 Due To Crash (DEVELOPING) Six Miles Of Backups On I-95 Due To Crash (DEVELOPING)
Six Miles Of Backups On I-95 Due To Crash (Developing) A crash delayed traffic along I-95 in Prince William County Tuesday morning, May 21. The crash happened at mile marker 160, causing 6 miles of backups as of press time, the VDOT site shows.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Heavy Delays Caused By I-95 Crash In Northern VA Heavy Delays Caused By I-95 Crash In Northern VA
I-95 Crash Slows Traffic In Occoquan Nearly three miles of delays were being reported in a crash on I-95 in Northern Virginia on Monday, May 20. The VDOT site shows the crash happened in the northbound lanes at milepost 161.4 in Occoquan at the Lorton border. As of 1:35 p.m., the north left shoulder, left outside lane, left center lane, right center lane, right outside lane, and right shoulder were alternating closures. 

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-66, Miles Of Traffic Backups Reported Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-66, Miles Of Traffic Backups Reported
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-66, Miles Of Traffic Backups Reported A tractor trailer crash on I-66 in Fauquier County caused miles of backups Friday morning, May 17, the VDOT site shows. It happened at mile marker 24.8, closing all westbound lanes. Traffic backups were 3 miles as of press time.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-395 In Arlington Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-395 In Arlington
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-395 In Arlington Delays were building on I-395 due to a tractor trailer crash Thursday, May 16 in Arlington. The VDOT site shows the crash happened at mile marker 9.2 in the northbound lanes. "Motorists can expect delays due to a tractor trailer crash," the site said as of press time.

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by Cecilia Levine
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I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT
I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT Buckle up for a hellish commute along I-66. A tractor trailer crash near mile post 54.2 in Centreville had traffic crawling for 3.5 miles as of 4:55 p.m. on Monday, May 6, the VDOT site said. The westbound left lane and center lane were both closed, bringing the highway down to just one single lane. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Vehicle Flips On I-66 In Arlington, Injuries Reported Vehicle Flips On I-66 In Arlington, Injuries Reported
Vehicle Flips On I-66 In Arlington, Injuries Reported An overturned vehicle delayed traffic along I-66 in Arlington on Friday, May 3. The VDOT site shows the flipped vehicle in the eastbound lanes at milepost 72.3. The east right lane and right shoulder were closed. MATOC says injuries were reported. UPDATE: Crash with Injury. I-66 EB before US-29 (Exit 73). Arlington County, VA. 1 left lane open, 1 right lane remains blocked. Delays start before Fairfax Dr (Exit 71), approximately 1.5 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) May 3, 2024

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pair Of I-66 Crashes Cause Miles Of Backups (PHOTOS) Pair Of I-66 Crashes Cause Miles Of Backups (PHOTOS)
Pair Of I-66 Crashes Cause Miles Of Backups (Photos) A pair of crashes caused miles of backups along I-66 Wednesday, May 1. The VDOT site shows one multi-vehicle crash happened near milepost 60.6 near the Mosby Woods section of Fairfax County. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene as of press time. At the scene in Fairfax County. VDOT Another was reported in Arlington at mile marker 74.4. Approximately one mile of delays were reported as of press time. At the scene in Arlington. VDOT

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by Cecilia Levine
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Utility Issues Shut Leesburg Pike Utility Issues Shut Leesburg Pike
Utility Issues Shut Leesburg Pike Utility issues closed all westbound lanes of Leesburg Pike Wednesday morning, May 1. According to the VDOT site, traffic was being diverted to Patrick Henry Drive as of 9:30 a.m. The roadway was closed at Castle and Thorne roads in Seven Corners. UPDATE: Utility Problem. VA-7 WB at Thorne Road. Fairfax County, VA. All travel lanes remain blocked. Traffic reportedly diverted to Patrick Henry Drive. Delays remain heavier than usual in area. Eastbound lanes are open. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) May 1, 2024 Heavy delays were reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Football Player Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Football Player
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Football Player Services have been set for 23-year-old Joshua Craig Jr., the motorcyclist killed in a crash on I-395 last week. Craig, of Dumfries, was heading north on I-395 at a high rate of speed when he lost control and struck a 2012 Acura TL around 4:50 p.m. near milepost 7 in Arlington, Virginia State Police said. At the scene. VDOT Craig's Honda CBR600RR went off the road to the right and struck a guard rail. Craig, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Records show Craig played football for C.D. Hylton High School, having graduated in 2020. The fami…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Multi-Car Crash Causes 7-Mile Backup On I-95 In Stafford Multi-Car Crash Causes 7-Mile Backup On I-95 In Stafford
Multi-Car Crash Causes 7-Mile Backup On I-95 In Stafford A multi-vehicle crash caused heavy delays along I-95 in northern Virginia on Friday morning, April 19. The VDOT site says the northbound crash happened near milepost 147.5 in Stafford, right behind the Stafford/Quantico Courtyard Marriott. Virginia State Police said it was a three-car crash with no injuries. Traffic backups were approximately 7 miles as of 1 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pedestrian Struck By Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Virginia (UPDATE) Pedestrian Struck By Tractor Trailer On I-95 In Virginia (UPDATE)
Pedestrian Struck By Tractor Trailer On I-95 A pedestrian was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a tractor trailer on Interstate 95 in Virginia Monday morning, April 1, police said. The victim was a driver who had been standing outside of their disabled vehicle around 8:45 a.m. on the southbound side, Virginia State Police said. According to the VDOT, the crash happened in Triangle. Backups were approximately 10 miles long. The striking vehicle remained on scene while the victim was taken to Mary Washington Hospital, and later flown to the VCU Medical Center in Richmond.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Brings Firetruck, Ambulance To I-95 In Fairfax County Multi-Vehicle Crash Brings Firetruck, Ambulance To I-95 In Fairfax County
Multi-Vehicle Crash Brings Firetruck, Ambulance To I-95 In Fairfax County A multi-vehicle crash tied up I-95 in Fairfax County Wednesday morning, Feb. 14. It happened on the southbound side in Franconia at mile marker 173, the VDOT website said. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene as of 8:55 a.m. The south right lane and right shoulder are closed. The south entrance ramp narrows. 

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by Cecilia Levine
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Emergency Vehicles Respond To I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash In Fairfax County Emergency Vehicles Respond To I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash In Fairfax County
Emergency Vehicles Respond To I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash In Fairfax County Emergency response vehicles were at the scene of a tractor trailer crash in Fairfax County Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 24. According to the VDOT, several lanes of I-95 were closed near mile marker 166 south in Laurel Hill as of 1:10 p.m. The south left lane, left center lane, right center lane, and right lane were closed.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident
Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident A crash on I-495 caused major backups Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Fairfax. According to the VDOT, the crash at mile marker 44.5 caused one mile of delays on the northbound side as of 2:30 p.m. It happened near the Dulles Access Road intersection. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash
Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash A crash was reported along I-495 in northern Virginia on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 7. VDOT traffic cameras show an ambulance at the scene of the accident on the southbound side in McLean, at 3:15 p.m. The south right lane and right shoulder were closed at milepost 43.8. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Northern VA Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Northern VA
Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Northern VA A tractor trailer burst into flames on Monday, Nov. 6 on Interstate 81, officials said. It happened around 7 a.m. on the northbound side near milepost 251, in Rockingham County, Virginia State Police said. The vehicle suffered a mechanical issue which caused the blaze. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured during the incident.  Both sides of the Interstate are closed for precaution. VDOT is on the scene and assisting with the roadway closure and detour.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Serious Crash Closes 4 Lanes, Ramp On Rt. 28 In Fairfax County Serious Crash Closes 4 Lanes, Ramp On Rt. 28 In Fairfax County
Serious Crash Closes 4 Lanes, Ramp On Rt. 28 In Fairfax County A multi-vehicle crash closed several lanes and an entrance ramp on Rt. 28 in Fairfax County Wednesday evening, Nov. 1. It happened in Oak Hill just after 6 p.m., at the McLearen Road intersection, the VDOT website says. The south left center lane, right center lane, right lane, right shoulder, and entrance ramp were closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County
Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County A crash on I-395 had traffic backed up Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Fairfax County. It happened on the southbound side around 12:40 p.m. in Lincolnia, near milepost 3.3, the VDOT website says. Traffic cameras show the incident involved some type of box or delivery truck. The south left center lane is closed. Delays were expected. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police Activity On I-395: What We Know Police Activity On I-395: What We Know
Police Activity On I-395: What We Know Police activity caused major delays along I-395 in Fairfax County. The VDOT website shows a tractor trailer crash near milepost 2.4 in Lincolnia near exit 3A. Delays nearly 2 miles long were being reported as of 2:30 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Spotsylvania Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Spotsylvania
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Spotsylvania A tractor trailer crashed on I-95 in Spotsylvania on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Traffic piled up at 12:30 p.m. on the northbound side near mile post 129.1, the VDOT site shows. The north center lane and right lane were closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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$15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In $15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In
$15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In The public is being urged to weigh in on a $15 million project planned to replace a 60-year-old bridge in Arlington. The North Old Glebe Road bridge over North Glebe Road (Route 120) was built in 1964 and today, averages 7,000 vehicles a day, the VDOT said. Rehabilitating the bridge would cost 9.75 million, and so, the county has opted to fully replace it. The new bridge will feature a wider sidewalk on the eastern side and an additional sidewalk on the western side. Residents are invited to provide their input through Nov. 1, beginning with a virtual meeting set for Wednesday, Oct. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-81 In Shenandoah County Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-81 In Shenandoah County
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-81 In Shenandoah County A tractor trailer crashed on I-81 Monday, Oct. 16 in Shenandoah County. It happened on the northbound side at mile post 273.6 around 9:25 a.m., just past the Rt. 292 intersection, the VDOT website says. The north right lane and right shoulder were closed. Traffic backups were approximately 1 mile. The acceleration lane is partially blocked.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic In Rockingham County For Miles I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic In Rockingham County For Miles
I-81 Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic In Rockingham County For Miles A tractor trailer crash on I-81 had traffic piled up in Rockingham County on Monday afternoon, Sept. 18. The crash happened in the northbound lanes at mile marker 247.1 just before Exit 247A, the VDOT website said. The north left shoulder and left lane are closed. Traffic backups were approximately 3.5 miles as of 2:45 p.m. Another crash on the southbound side of the highway at mile marker 277.2 also had traffic piled up for three miles in Shenandoah. Another crash on the southbound side of the highway at mile marker 277.2 also had traffic piled up for three miles in Shenandoah.VDOT W…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Multi-Car Crash On I-81 Jams Traffic For 8 Miles Multi-Car Crash On I-81 Jams Traffic For 8 Miles
Multi-Car Crash On I-81 Jams Traffic For 8 Miles A crash on Interstate 81 backed up traffic for nearly eight miles on Friday, Sept. 15. It happened on the northbound side of the highway at mile marker 269.6 in the Shenandoah County. As of 3:40 p.m., eight miles of delays were being reported by the VDOT. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine