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The three data-teers: How these Virginia consumers fought the most expensive health plans in the country; Four reasons to jump on the Mystics bandwagon

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‘Out and out fraud’: Judge orders independent candidate off the ballot in Va. congressional race <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/judge-orders-independent-candidate-brown-off-the-ballot-in-va-congressional-race/2018/09/05/222b427c-b11c-11e8-aed9-001309990777_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The campaign of Rep. Scott Taylor (R) is under scrutiny for an effort to gather signatures to get Brown on the ballot.

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The three data-teers: How these Virginia consumers fought the most expensive health plans in the country <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/these-charlottesville-residents-went-from-anger-to-action-over-skyrocketing-health-premiums/2018/09/04/bfa4b3e4-a4a6-11e8-8fac-12e98c13528d_story.html?utm_term=.806fd99061dd&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Shocked by the insurance prices they faced last year, some average people became exceptional advocates.

By Colby Itkowitz • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/these-charlottesville-residents-went-from-anger-to-action-over-skyrocketing-health-premiums/2018/09/04/bfa4b3e4-a4a6-11e8-8fac-12e98c13528d_story.html?utm_term=.806fd99061dd&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Four reasons to jump on the Mystics bandwagon <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/09/05/all-aboard-the-washington-mystics-bandwagon/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

After advancing to the WNBA Finals, Elena Delle Donne asks D.C. to rally behind the Mystics.

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Uber will check in with riders and drivers if something seems ... off <https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2018/09/05/uber-will-check-with-riders-drivers-if-something-seems-off/?utm_term=.06c63a55f64f&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

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A fashion change is coming for D.C.’s men and women in blue <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/a-fashion-change-is-coming-for-dcs-men-and-women-in-blue/2018/09/05/f7e7bbbc-a7a2-11e8-a656-943eefab5daf_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.47b3c0f0fba5&wprss=rss_Copy%20of%20local-washdc-social&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The District’s police officers are switching from light-blue shirts to navy.

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Days of thunder: The District has seen a record number of storm days this year. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/09/05/boom-the-district-has-seen-a-record-number-of-thunderstorm-days-this-year/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Every month since May has seen above-normal thunderstorm activity.

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Where to find all those D.C. murals you’ve seen on Instagram <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/09/05/where-to-find-all-those-d-c-murals-youve-seen-on-instagram/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

These three walking tours will explore the art that brings color to our city — and provides endless selfie material.

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Person killed after being pinned by vehicle in Northwest Washington <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/person-killed-after-being-pinned-by-vehicle-in-northwest-washington/2018/09/05/e7822a50-b116-11e8-aed9-001309990777_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The incident happened in an alley in the Glover Park neighborhood.

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Manafort asks D.C. trial judge to bar mention of role in Trump campaign, evidence from former attorney <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/manafort-asks-trial-judge-to-bar-mention-of-role-in-trump-campaign-evidence-from-former-attorney/2018/09/04/b6650a76-b078-11e8-aed9-001309990777_story.html?utm_term=.c269c155bb1e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Mueller prosecutors are back in federal court in D.C. Wednesday as both sides fight to keep out volatile evidence.

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Guilty plea in triple killing at Maryland restaurant <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/guilty-plea-in-triple-killing-at-maryland-restaurant/2018/09/05/aebe6f46-a668-4f88-84f0-245fb0b4ca0c_story.html?utm_term=.d9c92be9846e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Shooter was an employee who had argued with restaurant owners over pay, prosecutors said

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These Washington restaurants are open late — and serve delicious food <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/these-washington-restaurants-are-open-late--and-serve-delicious-food/2018/09/04/f4b39634-aa39-11e8-8a0c-70b618c98d3c_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Soothe hunger pangs with Lebanese flatbreads, chocolate chess pies and New York-style pizzas.

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Toll hits $46.75 on I-66 lanes inside the Beltway <https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2018/09/05/toll-hits-i-lanes-inside-beltway/?utm_term=.07038d4d1e8b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Toll along I-66 in Northern Virginia hits $46.75, almost a record high

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