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‘Took 3 hours to get to work’: Metro service suspension, $47 toll frustrate Virginia commuters; Victims’ families in D.C. ‘death trap’ rowhouse fire awarded $15.2 million

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Updates since this morning's paper


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American (GFS) model precipitation simulation on Saturday morning.

It still may snow Saturday, but a significant, record-setting event is very unlikely <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/05/it-still-may-snow-some-saturday-but-a-significant-record-setting-event-is-very-unlikely/?utm_term=.15ff082ac98a&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Compared with Wednesday, models generally show a weaker storm — one that passes by more quickly and farther south.

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‘Took 3 hours to get to work’: Metro service suspension, $47 toll frustrate Virginia commuters <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/took-3-hours-to-get-to-work-metro-service-suspension-47-toll-frustrate-virginia-commuters/2018/04/05/a1c55da4-38ce-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.092ab9e7201b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Toll prices along I-66 inside the Beltway surged as Metro shut down service in part of Northern Virginia.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/took-3-hours-to-get-to-work-metro-service-suspension-47-toll-frustrate-virginia-commuters/2018/04/05/a1c55da4-38ce-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.092ab9e7201b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Victims’ families in D.C. ‘death trap’ rowhouse fire awarded $15.2 million <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/victims-families-in-dc-death-trap-rowhouse-fire-awarded-152-million/2018/04/05/b8ccb15a-38ba-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.560cbf9f2fde&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The building had no working smoke alarms. Windows in the two victims’ units were painted shut.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/victims-families-in-dc-death-trap-rowhouse-fire-awarded-152-million/2018/04/05/b8ccb15a-38ba-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.560cbf9f2fde&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Guilty plea expected by Md. student who said he carried gun in school to protect against mass shooters <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/guilty-plea-expected-by-md-student-who-said-he-carried-concealed-gun-to-ward-of-any-mass-shooters/2018/04/05/fb1b27c8-38a9-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.cd70bf923acb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Alwin Chen, 18, faces up to three years in jail under terms of pending plea deal, according to court papers.

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OPM to federal agencies: Tell job applicants where they stand <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2018/04/05/opm-to-federal-agencies-tell-job-applicants-where-they-stand/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The government has moved to shine more light on what is commonly called the “black hole” of federal hiring.

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Nationals lose Adam Eaton to apparent injury, then lose home opener to Mets, 8-2 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2018/04/05/home-opener-at-nationals-park/?utm_term=.f42ebf9cd12ehttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fnews%2Fnationals-journal%2Fwp%2F2018%2F04%2F05%2Fhome-opener-at-nationals-park%2F%3Futm_term%3D.f42ebf9cd12e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Eaton has started the season on a nearly unthinkable hot streak, but after scoring twice, he was pulled in the sixth inning.

By Chelsea Janes and Jorge Castillo • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2018/04/05/home-opener-at-nationals-park/?utm_term=.f42ebf9cd12ehttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fnews%2Fnationals-journal%2Fwp%2F2018%2F04%2F05%2Fhome-opener-at-nationals-park%2F%3Futm_term%3D.f42ebf9cd12e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom after weeks of wild weather. Here’s a glimpse. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/05/cherry-blossoms-reach-peak-bloom-after-six-weeks-of-wild-weather-photos/?utm_term=.606e8a08f5f0&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Peak bloom can last 4 to 7 days or longer under ideal weather. But this year's weather isn't so ideal.

By Kevin Ambrose and Jason Samenow • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/05/cherry-blossoms-reach-peak-bloom-after-six-weeks-of-wild-weather-photos/?utm_term=.606e8a08f5f0&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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When Washington hated its cherry trees <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/04/05/when-washington-hated-its-cherry-trees/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

After Japan’s devastating attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, infuriated residents saw the ornamental forest around the Tidal Basin as a ready target for their rage.

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In first test of D.C. area emergency alert system, some phones beeped and buzzed. Others stayed silent. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-first-test-of-dc-area-emergency-alert-system-some-phones-beeped-and-buzzed-others-stayed-silent/2018/04/05/5012f37e-38e5-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.279267fd715b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Data collected from 20 jurisdictions will help officials improve emergency alert system.

By Marissa J. Lang and Lynh Bui • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-first-test-of-dc-area-emergency-alert-system-some-phones-beeped-and-buzzed-others-stayed-silent/2018/04/05/5012f37e-38e5-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.279267fd715b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Maryland couple accused of stealing ATMs to buy heroin is indicted <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/maryland-couple-accused-of-stealing-atms-to-buy-heroin-is-indicted/2018/04/05/b0a56388-38eb-11e8-a0b1-fb56c5f3f8ed_story.html?utm_term=.74de153e8742&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

They were arrested in October after a chase in Baltimore County.

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Youth minister who molested girl weeps in court as he’s sent off to state prison <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/youth-minister-who-molested-girl-weeps-in-court-as-hes-sent-off-to-state-prison/2018/04/04/89fdfd40-3836-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Maryland man took advantage of girl during youth-group sleepover at church

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A bisexual Maryland lawmaker says her dad — a state senator — suggested conversion therapy. Now, she’s speaking out. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/a-bisexual-maryland-lawmaker-says-her-dad--a-state-senator--suggested-conversion-therapy-now-shes-speaking-out/2018/04/05/ccc5e44e-3854-11e8-9c0a-85d477d9a226_story.html?utm_term=.8cd4aeb52282&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Meagan Simonaire’s speech came before the House passed a bill to ban conversion therapy for minors.

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D.C. parking tickets are a scourge. This artist wants to turn them into something beautiful. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/dc-parking-tickets-are-a-scourge-this-artist-wants-to-turn-them-into-something-beautiful/2018/04/04/738ecc54-368f-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?utm_term=.fc58fce08ebb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Maggie O’Neill loved Washington’s cherry blossoms, but she hated its parking policies. Then inspiration struck.

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The woman who got fired for flipping off President Trump just sued her former employer <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-woman-who-got-fired-for-flipping-off-president-trump-just-sued-her-former-employer/2018/04/04/64c7376c-3840-11e8-acd5-35eac230e514_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Juli Briskman, the Virginia cyclist famous for her middle-finger salute, argues the government contracting firm violated her First Amendment rights.

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15 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/04/05/15-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-this-weekend/?utm_term=.a9565772a10f&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Thirty years after introducing America to the percolating rhythms of go-go, E.U. plays an anniversary show at U Street Music Hall.

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Tired of the Smithsonian? These small, quirky museums are worth a visit. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/tired-of-the-smithsonian-these-small-quirky-museums-are-worth-a-visit/2018/04/05/ebf3d69e-320c-11e8-94fa-32d48460b955_story.html?utm_term=.ba8f5a09889d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Venture beyond the Mall and explore spots dedicated to the DEA, inventions, medicine and more.

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