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The snow is leaving, but the salt is lingering on
(Melina Mara / The Washington Post)
The winter of the polar vortex has deposited more salt on the roads than we’ve experienced for a while, and without rain to wash it away, tons of it have stuck around far longer than it normally does.
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Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, 6 more weeks of winter
The appearance of Phil’s shadow means winter will extend well into March according to folklore
D.C. area forecast: Weekend ends warm ahead of multiple storm threats, including possible Monday snow
Significant snow accumulations are possible for some parts of the area tomorrow morning into midday, while at the same time leaving others with just a slushy or soggy mess.
In suit over online reviews, neither side wins damages
Jane Perez and Christopher Dietz defamed each other and neither will get damages, jury declares.
Arlington Democrats pick Howze as board candidate
The IBM consultant will face three rivals in a special County Board election in April.
Crowded field to fill Moran’s seat in Northern Va.
For the first time in more than 20 years, one of the nation’s most solidly blue congressional seats is open.
Which way to D.C. works for commuters south of Beltway?
The Post tested two routes, one via Metrorail and the other a drive all the way to downtown.
O’Malley prepares for possible presidential run
Maryland governor said he can’t afford to wait for Clinton to decide whether she will run for president.
Intrepid cooks try to work magic on military rations
Contestants attempt to make the meals more edible at MRE Cook-off at Marine museum in Triangle, Va.
Va. GOP lawmakers push for constitutional convention
Republicans seek constitutional convention to rein in federal government.
Jim Finley, owner of gritty D.C. boxing gym, dies at 84
For 41 years, Mr. Finley was the proprietor of a small boxing gym where champions were groomed.
Local digest: D.C. mayor raises $627,000 for his reelection
A roundup of news from around the region.
Answer Man addresses a pressing concern
Answer Man irons out the mystery of the College Mill, a furniture plant that once operated in Takoma Park.
Super Bowl forecast update: A mild winter day with few weather concerns
Other than an isolated to scattered shower focused in the midday to afternoon, temperatures well above normal should help make it an enjoyable one for those in attendance.
Snow-tubing seniors slide past age
Residents of the Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, MD decide age isn't going to hold them back from going down a mountain. So the retirees in their 70s, 80s and 90s take to snow tubing.
D.C. region needs to dig up the facts about ‘fracking’
COLUMN | Controversial gas-drilling method could threaten cleanliness of D.C. region’s drinking water.
Gansler says he’ll be ‘somebody who cares’ about Baltimore
The Democrat pledges to help Maryland’s largest city as he opens a campaign office there.
Miklos Jancso, Hungarian filmmaker, dies at 92
Mr. Jancso won the best director award at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival for “Red Psalm.”
Highly complex Monday morning forecast, but heavy snow possible
Especially in our colder north and west suburbs, heavy, accumulating snow is possible during the morning rush hour into midday Monday.
Notable deaths
Anna Gordy Gaye, ex-wife of Marvin Gaye; Paul Warhola, artist’s brother; soccer coach Luis Aragones
Samuel T. ‘Dusty’ Rhodes, Army lieutenant colonel
Col. Rhodes, 87, received the Silver Star for his part in the rescue of two comrades in the Korean War.
I-95 express lanes operator to campaign for customers
It’s not just the toll. It’s the tech, too.
Maximilian Schell, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 83
Mr. Schell won an Academy Award for playing a defense lawyer in ‘Judgment at Nuremberg.’
D.C. mayor raises $627,000 since December
After a late start, the tally is short of a $1 million goal but has Vincent Gray closing fast on his challengers.
Even when it doesn’t rain it pours inside the Virginia Capitol
A burst pipe sends “faucet-like” streams of water into the ornate chamber.
A mild start to February ahead of Monday’s winter storm threat
WEATHER GANG | Open the windows, get outdoors, lose a few layers. All things you might be able to comfortably do in warmer weather this weekend. Our first in a series of storms comes along as we head back to work. Snow?
News from across the Washington region
D.C. officer charged with theft; police share story of owl rescue mission; man sentenced for wounding officer.
Forest Park clamps down defensively
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL | Kiana Kirkland leads the young Bruins to their second win over Potomac (Va.) in five nights.
Kamga lifts South Lakes over Fairfax
BOYS’ BASKETBALL | After struggling in the first half, Brandon Kamga finishes strong to lift the Seahawks over Fairfax, 56-41.
Wolverines depth too much for Largo to handle
BOYS’ BASKETBALL | Major foul trouble takes its toll on both teams, but Potomac (Md.) shows the power of depth in a clash of Prince George’s 3A/2A/1A elite.
Gwynn Park wins fourth straight
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL | Chantelle Gross scores 20 points and Takayla Ellis adds 17 to lift the Yellow Jackets to a 76-62 win over Crossland.
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George Mason conducts massive recycling experiment at Patriot Center game
The university wanted to see how much trash was produced by, and could be recycled from, 7,700 people. Answer: a lot.
Inside our D.C. United stadium poll
City officials and soccer fans objected to the wording of our poll question. Here’s why we asked what we asked.
Which way to D.C. works for commuters south of Beltway?
The Post tested two routes, one via Metrorail and the other a drive all the way to downtown.
I-95 express lanes operator to campaign for customers
It’s not just the toll. It’s the tech, too.
Delays on Metro’s Red Line
Delays on Metro’s Red Line. Track work along busy line.
Sinkhole opens up in Southeast D.C.
A sinkhole has closed a stretch of Massachusetts Avenue, potentially creating problems for commuters and giving us an excuse to revisit last year’s sinkholes.
Robots that direct traffic and give tickets
In the capital city of Congo, giant robots have been put in charge of directing traffic.
New traffic pattern at Northern Virginia interchange
It’s part of the long-term rebuilding of the Washington Boulevard bridge over Columbia Pike in Arlington.
Metrorail working on four lines this weekend
Green Line service is unaffected. All rail stations will be open.
Is it ever too cold to ride a bike?
As more people give up cars, bikes become a regular part of the city’s commuter scene in the bitter cold.
JetBlue, Southwest win rights at National airport
Southwest says it will add 27 daily flights from National; JetBlue will get enough slots to add 12 daily round trips.
Single-tracking and delays on the Red Line
Red Line riders are encountering delays in both directions, with single-tracking and offloaded trains creating another batch of headaches for people traveling along that line.
Local Columns
Answer Man irons out the mystery of the College Mill, a furniture plant that once operated in Takoma Park.
Jesse Ryan Loskarn killed himself after arrest. In suicide letter, he described his own childhood abuse.
New study says teen births are high east of Anacostia because of low expectations, lack of activities.
COLUMN | Courtland Milloy invites the president to see the county that has been very supportive and loyal to him.
Photo Galleries
The salt siege
After a long frigid snap, the Washington region looks like it has crawled out of some ancient mineral sea.
Snowy owl hit by bus in downtown D.C.
The majestic snowy owl that has captivated Washington in recent days was apparently hit by a bus Thursday.
A new state park for Northern Virginia
The park in western Loudoun County will feature 600 acres along the Appalachian Trail, near Harpers Ferry.
Recruited to fight Prince George’s fires
A look at a fire-response demonstration for family members of some recent recruits to the Prince George’s fire department.
Maryland State of the State address
Gov. Martin O’Malley laid out a case that he has made Maryland stronger during “difficult and important days.”
Snow at the National Zoo
The animals at the zoo in Washington, which was closed Tuesday because of the storm, played amid the winter weather.
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