Suspect Flees Police Down Wrong Side of I-95, Fed Worker Raise Pitched, D.C. Bike Ride Plans: News Nearby

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Suspect Fleeing Police Drives Wrong Way Down I-95: Police

An attempted police stop of a car with expired license plates turned into a police chase with a driver fleeing and driving the wrong way down Interstate 95 early Wednesday morning, according to Fairfax County Police. In accordance with Virginia Code and FCPD policy, no police vehicles followed the vehicle into oncoming traffic, police said. >>> read more.

President Obama Plans to Raise Federal Worker Pay: Report

President Obama plans to hike federal workers’ pay next year, according to a report out Wednesday afternoon from The Washington Post. The President reportedly plans to include an average 1.6 percent raise in his fiscal 2017 budget proposal. >>> read more.

First Annual DC Bike Ride Hopes to Attract 8,000

The first annual DC Bike Ride, a 17-mile ride to raise funds for several organizations, including the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, will take place May 22, organizers announced Wednesday. Cyclists will take to the streets of Washington for the 17-mile, car-free recreational bike ride. >>> read more.

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