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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.

The Communications Workers of America and the Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers say its Verizon members will begin the strike at 6 a.m., marking one of the largest work actions in any U.S. industry in years. >>> Read more.

Photo: CWA Local 1101 workers protest outside a Verizon store in New York City on Sunday

Lawmakers: Memorial Bridge Can't Wait for Repairs

Virginia and D.C. lawmakers are pleading with local officials to make a concerted effort at funding a refurbishment project for the Memorial Bridge, which they say is in dire need of repairs.

The National Park Service said in a statement last month that $250 million was need to repair and renovate the bridge, which connects the Lincoln Memorial in D.C. to Arlington National Cemetery. If not, it could close by 2021, the NPS says.

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National Park Week Set for April 16-24: Free Admission

• National Park Week will be held at every national park nationwide, including Great Falls. Free admission, special events--and more.

VDOT Is Proposing a Major I-395 Expansion -- Here's What It Will Look Like

• VDOT held its first public meeting on the expansion this week.

Filmfest DC Opens on Thursday, Will Showcase 75 Films From 45 Countries

• Filmfest DC is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an 11-day festival at area theaters.

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