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Housing prices increase for 15 consecutive months

Housing prices have increased by at least 1 percent, says John McClain, deputy director of George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis, who specializes in housing.

Tags: housing sales , John McClain , George Mason University , Evan Haning ,

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Gas prices up another dime in a week

Gas prices across the region keep going up. The average for regular unleaded is up 10 cents a gallon to $3.66 a gallon in WTOP's Pain in the Gas survey.

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FBI assisting investigation of Potomac home explosion

The FBI is now assisting the investigation into an explosion at a mansion in Potomac.

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Illegal immigrant arrested in fatal Va. car crash

This week's arrest of an illegal immigrant charged in a fatal crash in Fairfax County is again focusing attention on federal efforts to detain aliens accused of drunken driving.

Tags: Carlos Sanchez-Ramos , drunk driving , Fairfax County Police , Richmond Highway ,

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Some areas of Maryland see 3+ inches of rain

Flooding forced one school system to open late.

Tags: rain , Chris Naille , Kristi King , flooding ,

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It's about to get loud near Rosslyn Metro

Blasting work will be done between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. over the next several months. The work is in preparation for the installation of new elevators.

Tags: Metro , Rosslyn , Rosslyn Metro , blasting , Darci Marchese ,

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Work underway to repair water main

Edsall Road remains closed between South Pickett and South Van Dorn streets in Alexandria's West End.

Tags: water main , Alexandria , Van Dorn , Kristi King ,

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What's the poop on those shopping cart handles?

Here's a little advice before you grab that shopping cart handle. Go for the disinfectant wipe first.

Tags: grocery shopping , groceries , retail , supermarket ,

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Key Bridge completely reopens after shutdown

The Key Bridge was completely closed after a police officer was struck by a vehicle.

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First leg of ICC opens to traffic

Between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., about 1,100 cars used the ICC. Another 400 cars drove the stretch between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Maryland starts collecting tolls on the ICC March 7.

Tags: InterCounty Connector , ICC , Adam Tuss , I-270 , I-95 , Shady Grove , Olney

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