Subject: Afternoon Buzz: A top-performing D.C. school just saw a dramatic drop in its English test scores
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Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:00:40 -0400 (EDT)

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A TOP-PERFORMING D.C. SCHOOL JUST SAW A DRAMATIC DROP IN ITS ENGLISH TEST SCORES
Wilson High School reported a nearly 30 percent drop, while D.C. students overall made modest gains in math and reading scores.
By Perry Stein
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DRIVER UNFAIRLY ACCUSED OF NOT PAYING TOLL SUBJECTED TO $8,300 ‘BUREAUCRATIC NIGHTMARE’
Abimbola Laniyan had money in her E-ZPass account, but the toll system didn’t deduct it.
By Justin Jouvenal
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BABYSITTING BOYFRIEND ON TRIAL IN DEATH OF GIRLFRIEND’S TODDLER
23-month-old boy suffered lacerated liver, blunt force injuries
By Lynh Bui
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TWO SHOT, THREE STABBED DURING VIOLENT NIGHT IN DISTRICT
One victim shot on Rhode Island Avenue in Northeast has died, authorities say.
By Peter Hermann
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D.C. COUNCIL TO PROBE AGENCY SHAKEUP THAT FOLLOWED STADIUM CONTRACTS
Evaluation of minority contractor - and major political donor - at center of controversy
By Aaron C. Davis
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SAFETRACK IS TRANSFORMING THE WAY D.C. AREA COMMUTERS USE UBER AND LYFT
The ride-hailing companies are capitalizing on Metro's service disruptions big time. 
By Faiz Siddiqui
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HERE&#8217;S WHY THERE&#8217;S NO FREE WIFI AT METRO STATIONS IN MARYLAND OR VIRGINIA
Metro says the WiFi-enabled stations were chosen to provide a “representative mix of platform configurations, station layouts and passenger traffic volumes.” 
By Martine Powers
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7 NEW BARS YOU PROBABLY HAVEN&#8217;T TRIED YET
Recent arrivals include a downtown rooftop escape and a basement with free popcorn.
By Fritz Hahn
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REFLECTING POOL TAKEOFF, BUZZING THE CAPITOL AND THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE &#8216;MILE-HIGH CLUB&#8217;
A century ago, Washington was targeted by aviators and stunt pilots at the dawn of the golden age of aviation.
By Kevin Ambrose
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