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>> It’s a Snow Day! The federal and D.C. government are closed, as are most local public school systems. Stick with DCist throughout the day for the usual news, commentary and grousing that we didn’t get to skip work too. (Cue sad trombone.) And if you’re thinking that this storm seems like a bust so far, fear not—the worst of it is yet to come. (Cue evil laughing.)

>> D.C. has plenty of them, but they’re a little more spotty in parts of Virginia. Not for long. The Post reports that Fairfax County officials might bring back red light cameras for the first time since they they gave them up in 2005. Two county supervisors say that they have been swayed by a recent study on the efficacy of red light cameras in Arlington. Under Virginia law, tickets for running red lights can’t exceed $50; in D.C., they hit $150.

>> More issues with emergency response in D.C.: the Examiner reports that an injured D.C. police officer had to be tended to by a Prince George’s County ambulance since no D.C. ambulances were available yesterday evening. Staffing and availability of ambulances has been an issue since at least December 31, when a high amount of emergency responders called in sick and left the city short-staffed. On that night, a Prince George’s County ambulance was asked to respond to a D.C. man suffering cardiac arrest since no D.C. ambulances were available; he later died.

>> Maryland-based gun maker Beretta may well leave the Old Line State over objections to new gun control legislation, and the Washington Times writes that a number of states are currently wooing it. Those include Virginia, West Virginia and even Indiana.

Briefly Noted: Everyone loves the D.C. flag … Third suicide attempt prevented by watchful Metro conductor … Maryland drivers could pay 22 cents more per gallon by 2015 … Alexandria waterfront redevelopment takes a step forward.

This Day in DCist: On this day in 2012, the Capital City Diner went on sale and a pair of D.C. women started pickling. In 2011, Mayor Vince Gray called for an investigation into Sulaimon Brown claims.