Body Found in Canal, Rabid Raccoon, Verizon Strike: News Nearby

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Police Find Body in Georgetown: Reports

A man's body was found along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in downtown Georgetown Tuesday morning, according to reports.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which was once a lifeline for Potomac River communities as a vital highway for coal, lumber and agriculture products, cuts right through the heart of Georgetown. >>> Read more.

Rabid Raccoon Reported in Alexandria

A sick raccoon collected last week, on Thursday, April 7, near E. Linden Street (see map below) in the Rosemont neighborhood of the City tested positive for rabies, according to Alexandria Police.

At this time, there is no evidence that other animals in the City have rabies, but because the raccoon was positive, there is an increased risk, according to police. >>> Read more.

Verizon Strike: Delays Fixing Outages And Upgrading Services Could Last Weeks

Nearly 40,000 Verizon workers are planning to strike Wednesday, which could mean delays of weeks to reconnect many of the company's 140 million customers who lose cable television or their internet connections and even longer waits for new subscribers wanting its FIOS and mobile services. >>> Read more.

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