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Next Metro SafeTrack Surges to Choke Blue, Yellow Lines

The Metro's SafeTrack Surge #3 begins Tuesday, July 5 and will impact the commutes of Blue and Yellow line riders. SafeTrack accelerates three years of track repairs into less than a year by significantly expanding maintenance work.

During each surge, trains and platforms are expected to be extremely crowded during peak periods and customers may experience extended delays. Alternate travel options are encouraged. >>> Read more.

Easy Money: Armed Robber Grabs Unattended Cash Register

Investigators have released images of an armed robbery suspect who must have had a four-leaf clover in his pocket or a lucky rabbit's foot.

The man was able to walk off with a large cash register in what was supposed to be an overnight hold-up, except the cashier had stepped away to use the restroom. >>> Read more.

Best Places to Retire: Alexandria Ranks #2 in the Nation

• The only negative in the survey: The cost of living.

Severe Storm Watch: Dangerous Winds, Urban Flooding Possible in Virginia

• A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until late Tuesday in several Virginia communities, according to the National Weather Service.

Police, Local Businesses Give Car to Leesburg Family

• After learning that a family of 5 didn't have transportation, 3 Leesburg Police Dept. Officers worked for 6 months to help them get a car.

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