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Trump or Clinton? Virginia Voter 'Chooses' Death

The obituary for a 68-year-old woman who passed away recently suggests that having to choose between Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton in the upcoming presidential election led her to seek a better place.

"Faced with the prospect of voting for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, Mary Anne Noland of Richmond chose, instead, to pass into the eternal love of God on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the age of 68," reads the May 17 obituary, referring to the presumptive Democratic and Republican presidential candidates this fall. >>> Read more.

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Metro Mess: 'SafeTrack' Maintenance Surge Begins June 4

Metro has unveiled a massive track overhaul plan that will condense three years of repairs into just one year, and will mean big delays for commuters in the near future.

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld released the final "SafeTrack" plan this week, which lays out a comprehensive maintenance effort that will significantly expand maintenance time on weekends, weeknights and midday hours, according to a Metro statement. >>> Read more.

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Poll: 9 in 10 Native Americans Don't Mind 'Redskins' Name

• In a big win for Dan Snyder, a new poll suggests that most Native Americans aren't offended at all by the Washington Redskins.

Streetcar to Georgetown Could Get Its Own Dedicated Lanes

• Getting to downtown could get a lot easier for Georgetown residents with proposed dedicated lanes for a streetcar.

Leesburg Sees Milestone Population Increase: U.S. Census Estimates

• Latest U.S. Census figures suggest the Leesburg region is growing, including inside the municipal boundaries.

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