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- In the mansion-killings case, the defense is trying to shift focus to the defendant’s brother. [WTOP]
- Silver Spring residents aren’t happy about the Purple Line construction noise. [WJLA]
- This Maryland woman stole Halloween decorations from more than 20 people and put them on her own property. [FOX 5]
- A Prince George’s County police officer is facing rape charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a traffic stop. [Post]
- Hear from the husband of the woman who died after she was attacked by her dog. [WJLA]
- This Maryland student is still hospitalized with serious injuries after a car crashed into four high school students at a bus stop last week. [NBC 4]
- It’s never been more expensive to buy a home in D.C. [WBJ]
- George Mason University did a thorough examination of financial gifts and whether they came with the “taint of influence.” Could other universities follow? [Post]
- How much does race really have to do with the D.C. Council At-Large campaign? [Post]
- It’s nearly the deadline for Virginia’s income tax filing extension. [WTOP]
- Metro might once again have computer-driven trains by the end of 2019. [Post]
- Is it worth the $30 to walk through the Air Force One replica at National Harbor? [Washingtonian]
- ICYMI: A string of Deanwood businesses is suing the new owner of their buildings after they were abruptly evicted.
- ICYMI: No, young people don’t want reliable service; we want hot yoga cars and tattoo booths on Metro.
- ICYMI: Another D.C. apartment building is going on rent strike.
- This Day In DCist: The D.C. flag was totally SUPPOSED to be upside down on the voter guide.
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