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First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent coast-to-coast winter storm expected to hit the Northeast midway through the weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the darker shade in the image above from AccuWeather.com are expected to see between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall, including parts of upstate New York, northern Connecticut and areas…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: Here's What To Expect Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: Here's What To Expect
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: Here's What To Expect A pre-Thanksgiving storm was expected to ramp up Tuesday evening, Nov. 21 —with some travelers already en route. According to the Baltimore/Washington National Weather Service, light rain across the region is expected to become heavier into the evening hours, marking the first soaking rainfall in nearly two months. A coastal flood warning was issued across much of the region for Tuesday evening, Nov. 21. Up to three inches of rain could fall across the DMV, the NWS says.  2:53pm-A slow go for travelers this afternoon with widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the region. The ra…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
VSU Grad, Former Cheerleader Kayla Clayton Dies, 31 VSU Grad, Former Cheerleader Kayla Clayton Dies, 31
VSU Grad, Former Cheerleader Kayla Clayton Dies, 31 Kayla Clayton, a New Jersey native who relocated to the Washington DC area, died on Oct. 10 at 31 years old. A cause of death was not listed, however, her obituary on the Lawson Funeral Home website notes that Kayla "fought a good fight." Kayla Felice Clayton, who was raised in Long Branch where she was a high school cheerleader, went on to attend Virginia State University, where she graduated with her bachelor's in psychology, according to her LinkedIn profile.  Kayla's obituary says she received a full scholarship to a study abroad program in Boswana, Africa, where she performed res…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week In Stafford To Cut Commutes For Motorists I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week In Stafford To Cut Commutes For Motorists
I-95 Express Lanes Opening This Week In Stafford To Cut Commutes For Motorists A fresh set of express lanes are making their Interstate 95 debut this week in northern Virginia. The 10-mile stretch of the new express lanes along Interstate 95 in Stafford will open to the public on Friday, Aug. 18. The lanes are the first phase of a two-phase project. The lanes start just past Route 610 in Stafford County, and extend to near Route 17, bringing a faster travel option to motorists. The second phase includes new on and off ramps in busy areas, adding more local access along the highway for nearly 50 miles from near Fredericksburg to Washington DC.  Phase 2 is …

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV
Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Travelers in the DMV region looking to get out of town for the long Memorial Day Weekend may want to hit the road as AAA anticipates near record-high travelers for the holiday. With the COVID-19 pandemic truly i the rearview mirror, AAA is projecting that 42.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home, representing a possible 7 percent increase over 2022, marking the beginning of the busy summer travel season. In the region, those looking to get away for the weekend are being advised to leave before noon on Friday, May 26, if they hope to avoid gridlocks and headaches …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Ritzy DC Area Hotels Top List Of Best Places To Stay In America Ritzy DC Area Hotels Top List Of Best Places To Stay In America
Ritzy DC Area Hotels Top List Of Best Places To Stay In America Looking for a place to stay in Washington DC? Yelp's newly-revealed list of Top 100 Places to stay in 2023 recommends six area hotels. The list highlights highly-rated hotels, inns, campgrounds, guesthouses, resorts and stays and is based on ratings and reviews from the Yelp community, the article says.  The DC-area hotels on the list include: 16. The Hay-Adams, DC 54, Blue Rock, Washington, VA 60. Waldorf Astoria, DC 62. Hotel Madera, DC 81. The Inn At Little Washington, Washington, VA 95. Conrad Washington DC Click here for the complete list from Yelp.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Top Secret Maryland Beach Tops List Of Best Beaches In America Top Secret Maryland Beach Tops List Of Best Beaches In America
Top Secret Maryland Beach Tops List Of Best Beaches In America One has wild horses and the other is so hidden you might miss it if you don't know it. Two Maryland beaches have been named to a list of the top 100 secret beaches in America compiled by the Family Destinations Guide. The Guide said it surveyed 3,000 families nationwide to compose a list of hidden beaches that people liked the most. Coming in at No. 38 is Assateague Island while No. 57 is Matoaka Beach. According to Only In Your State, Matoaka is a hidden beach that requires following a secret trail to get to. Admission is only $5. Boasted Maryland's only waterfront park, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling
Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling The unexpected death of Virginia resident Brian Taplin has left his loved ones reeling. The 32-year-old Woodbridge man died on April 13.  Brian Taplin although you left us suddenly you lived a meaningful life and you contributed so much in making the world... Posted by Teresa Hansen Burke on Friday, April 14, 2023 Born in Maine, Brian was affectionately known as the "Night Wolf," his obituary says. Having recently earned a degree in music arts, Taplin had been working as a support consultant with Labor Finders, LLC in Manassas, and had been considered for a higher position in Frederick…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
These 24 New Eateries Are Landing At Reagan, Dulles Airports These 24 New Eateries Are Landing At Reagan, Dulles Airports
These 24 New Eateries Are Landing At Reagan, Dulles Airports Get ready for tastier travel, Virginia. Two dozen new restaurants and shops are coming to Reagan National and Dulles International airports. The first phase of concessions redevelopment, announced in September 2022, includes five new locations at Reagan National and five at Dulles International that are now in various stages of design and construction. Openings are anticipated in summer 2023. The following concessions are headed to the airports:  Reagan National Airport: Neighborgoods DC- Unique gifts and souvenirs, souvenir apparel for adults/kids/baby and gourmet packaged fo…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
TSA Officers Prevent Gun-Toting VA Woman From Boarding Flight At Reagan National Airport TSA Officers Prevent Gun-Toting VA Woman From Boarding Flight At Reagan National Airport
TSA Officers Prevent Gun-Toting VA Woman From Boarding Flight At Reagan National Airport Officials say that a woman attempted to bring a loaded handgun onto a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport before she was flagged down by TSA officers. On Monday, April 10, officers at the airport prevented a Spotsylvania woman from bringing a .380 caliber handgun that was loaded with five bullets as she went through a security checkpoint at the airport. Alarm bells were ringing - both literally and figuratively - when the X-ray unit at the checkpoint alerted TSA agents that there was a firearm inside a zippered pouch inside her purse, which she claims she carries for protec…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
This DMV Town Named Top Travel Destination In New Report This DMV Town Named Top Travel Destination In New Report
This DMV Town Named Top Travel Destination In New Report A Virginia town has been named in Good Housekeeping's 20 Best Cheap Places to Travel in 2023 list. Leesburg is the only town in Virginia to make the list, with its historic downtown being compared to "stepping into a postcard", the magazine states. “We are elated that Leesburg is being recognized as a top travel destination for those looking for a unique and exciting place to visit,” stated Economic Development Director Russell Seymour. “Leesburg is a great place to live, work, visit, and start a business.” The magazine noted Leesburg for its proximity to both Washington, DC, and the beaut…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
UPDATE: Tabby Found In Suitcase At JFK Airport Returns Home For Holidays UPDATE: Tabby Found In Suitcase At JFK Airport Returns Home For Holidays
Update: Tabby Found In Suitcase At JFK Airport Returns Home For Holidays A frisky feline who was recently rescued from a checked bag at JFK Airport enjoyed Thanksgiving at home, the TSA reports. Smells snuck into a suitcase on an Orlando-bound pre-holiday flight in what the Transportation Security Administration's Lisa Farbstein jokingly called a bid to pursue "a big mouse he heard was running around Disneyworld." The orange tabby "belonged to someone else" in the Brooklyn household and apparently stowed away when no one was looking, Farbstein said at the time. Kitty owners noted that it was paws-able, given cats' love for warm, secure spaces. We’re lettin…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage
Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage It's not what you think: TSA agents at JFK Airport rescued a cat found in a traveler's luggage, but it wasn't caused by someone's cruelty. The orange tabby "belonged to someone else in the household" but apparently hopped into the traveler's suitcase when no one was looking, Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said. It is paws-able, kitty owners say. Good thing the stowaway was found, given the temperatures of pressurized cargo holds during flights. The suitcase had been checked before a flight to Atlanta, with a connector to Melbourne Orlando Airport in Flo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Dulles Airport Customs Agents Seize Nearly $30K From Family Leaving The Country Dulles Airport Customs Agents Seize Nearly $30K From Family Leaving The Country
Dulles Airport Customs Agents Seize Nearly $30K From Family Leaving The Country A family bound for an Ethiopian vacation lost a day of their trip and more than $27,000 after they failed to disclose that they were carrying enough cash to buy a new Hyundai Santa Fe in their luggage.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said the family didn't disclose the cash as they went through a pre-flight screening. The father — a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Ethiopia — told agents he was carrying $8,000 on him, the agency said in a news release. The man's eldest son also admitted to having $8,000 in cash.  But customs agents found an additional unreported $1…

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by Josh Lanier