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Super Bowl Sobriety Enforcement, Light Snow Possible in Morning Commute, 'Petroleum-Based Substance' in Potomac: News Nearby
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Police Remind Residents Not to Drink and Drive on Super Bowl Sunday
Authorities will be out in full force on Super Bowl Sunday and throughout the weekend with DWI patrols. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most dangerous times of the year for drunk driving deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 43 percent of all traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday in 2012 were caused by drunk driving. >>> read more.
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Authorities Investigate ‘Petroleum-Based Substance’ in Potomac River
A 30-foot donut-shaped “noodle” type device is in place at Roach’s Run to contain some sort of spill that is being analyzed by the DC Department of Energy & Environment, spokeswoman Julia Christian said Thursday afternoon. “There has been some kind of a discharge at Roach’s Run,” she said. >>> Read more.
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Light Snow Possible During Morning Rush Hour: VDOT
VDOT is warning motorists of the potential for slick, hazardous road conditions as light snow falls in the region early Friday morning. Travelers are advised to monitor weather forecasts and check road conditions on 511Virginia before starting a trip tomorrow morning. >>> read more.
PHOTO: Alexandria waterfront from city cameras Thursday
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