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100 Prohibited Porcupine Quills Seized At Dulles Airport

Agriculture specialists from U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 100 porcupine quills recently at Washington Dulles International Airport, according to a release. The quills are prohibited because the could pose an animal and human virus threat.

Dulles Greenway Toll Increase Denied By State Commission

A toll increase for the Dulles Greenway was denied this week by the State Corporation Commission. A proposal from the greenway's operator, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), planned to increase the toll by approximately 35 per cent over five years.

High Wind Warning Affects DC, Parts Of Northern Virginia Friday

After several summer-like days, a cold front is arriving with strong winds Friday in the Northern Virginia and DC area.

Republicans Offer NoVA Voters 4 Sites For Nominating Convention

The Republican Party of Virginia's process for nominating statewide candidates continues to stir controversy, with claims of potential delegate application fraud and a rigged nominating convention.

Virginia Hospital Safety Grades 2021: The Best And The Worst

Several Virginia hospitals received top safety marks while others didn't quite measure up in The Leapfrog Group's annual spring safety grades released Thursday.

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