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July 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: Some D.C. Museums Close after Power Outage Near the Mall

UPDATED Pepco officials say a power outage on Friday afternoon near the National Mall was caused by underground equipment failure and heat is believed to be the cause for the disruption of service. According to a news release from the utility company, power should be restored to 200 customers, including to federal buildings, by noon […]

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February 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Police Warn Motorists about Dark Traffic Lights

 Maryland State police are reminding motorists to remember the law and to use caution when approaching an intersection because downed power lines may lead to non-functioning traffic lights. Most traffic signals are powered by electricity which can be interrupted by downed power lines, because of the icy conditions. If a traffic signal is not working […]

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July 6, 2012 | Staff Writer

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“All Boots On The Ground” (Video)

Captain Paul Starks of the Montgomery County Police Department talks about what the department to bring in extra officers in the aftermath of the June 29 storm to to man intersections. The police response is described as an “all boots on the ground effort.” Take a look.

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