Pinpoint Weather: Rain and storms today

A strong cold front is passing through today and will bring rain with periods of heavy rainfall and gusty wind. Thunderstorms are possible with some becoming severe with damaging wind and large hail. There is a very low chance of isolated tornadoes along the VA/NC border. The Storm Prediction Center has all of our region…

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Haymarket-area veterans provide plaques to heroes without headstones – WTOP News

When American Legion Post 1799 Post Commander Carlos Collat learned there were 20 unmarked veteran graves at the Stonewall Memory Gardens Cemetery in Manassas, he had to act. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. When American Legion Post 1799 Post Commander Carlos…

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Brighter futures through darker night skies: Virginia student fights light pollution – WTOP News

Fairfax County student Rushil Kukreja, 15, has created a nonprofit, Princia, to combat light pollution. Lots of teenagers spend their time relaxing over winter break; but 15-year-old Rushil Kukreja was busy meeting with state lawmakers in Virginia about light pollution. Along with his academics, Kukreja, a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and…

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DC-area car dealership group charged with deceiving and overcharging consumers for years – WTOP News

DC-area car dealership group Lindsay Automotive Group is accused of falsely advertising low prices and overcharging consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars. A Virginia-based car dealership group has been accused of falsely advertising low prices and overcharging consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars. On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and…

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