Subject: Afternoon Buzz: Frank Robinson, Hall of Fame baseball player who became the Nationals’ first manager in 2005, dies at 83
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Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2019 21:17:45 +0000

Afternoon Buzz from The Washington Post

Snow, mixed precipitation possible in the region early next week; Virginia’s descent from darling to dumpster fire leaves residents reeling

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Frank Robinson tosses a ball to a fan during his last game as Washington Nationals manager Oct. 1, 2006. (Toni L. Sandys/The Post)

Frank Robinson, Hall of Fame baseball player who became the Nationals’ first manager in 2005, dies at 83 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/frank-robinson-barrier-breaking-hall-of-fame-baseball-player-and-manager-dies-at-83/2019/02/07/06a258ee-20d2-11e9-8e21-59a09ff1e2a1_story.html?utm_term=.169dce3046e4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmk=1&wpmm=1>

He was at the helm of the Montreal Expos when the franchise moved to Washington. He led the team during its first two seasons and served as a longtime executive with Major League Baseball.

By Matt Crossman   ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/frank-robinson-barrier-breaking-hall-of-fame-baseball-player-and-manager-dies-at-83/2019/02/07/06a258ee-20d2-11e9-8e21-59a09ff1e2a1_story.html?utm_term=.169dce3046e4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmk=1&wpmm=1>

Snow, mixed precipitation possible in the region early next week <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/02/07/snow-mixed-precipitation-possible-washington-region-early-next-week/?utm_term=.4b8db95b558d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Two waves could bring a messy mix. The period from Monday night into Tuesday, in particular, needs to be watched.

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Perspective

Virginia’s descent from darling to dumpster fire leaves residents reeling <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginias-descent-from-darling-to-dumpster-fire-leaves-residents-reeling/2019/02/07/242e765a-2adb-11e9-984d-9b8fba003e81_story.html?utm_term=.b20db35b4d6c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

As blackface scandals and a sexual assault allegation threaten the state’s top three Democratic leaders, their constituents are appalled and embarrassed

By Petula Dvorak ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginias-descent-from-darling-to-dumpster-fire-leaves-residents-reeling/2019/02/07/242e765a-2adb-11e9-984d-9b8fba003e81_story.html?utm_term=.b20db35b4d6c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Va. Gov. Northam reaches out to AG Herring and Lt. Gov. Fairfax, three men at the center of scandal <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-gov-northam-reaches-out-to-ag-fairfax-and-lt-gov-herring-three-men-at-the-center-of-scandal/2019/02/07/2f294342-2b02-11e9-b011-d8500644dc98_story.html?utm_term=.bed9eb48998c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The state’s congressional Democrats support Herring, mum on Fairfax, want Northam gone

By Gregory S. Schneider, Laura Vozzella and Paul Kane ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-gov-northam-reaches-out-to-ag-fairfax-and-lt-gov-herring-three-men-at-the-center-of-scandal/2019/02/07/2f294342-2b02-11e9-b011-d8500644dc98_story.html?utm_term=.bed9eb48998c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Virginia Capitol Police sergeant allegedly posted white-supremacist symbols online <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/police-sergeant-in-virginia-on-leave-after-claim-his-social-media-posts-show-symbols-linked-to-white-supremacist-groups/2019/02/07/66b6c20c-2aef-11e9-b2fc-721718903bfc_story.html?utm_term=.f4c4f0b2fb8c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Sgt. Robert A. Stamm has been put on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation, a police department spokesman said. An anti-fascist group said that one of Stamm’s tattoos is a “Wolfsangel” symbol, an image associated with Nazi Germany.

By Dana Hedgpeth ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/police-sergeant-in-virginia-on-leave-after-claim-his-social-media-posts-show-symbols-linked-to-white-supremacist-groups/2019/02/07/66b6c20c-2aef-11e9-b2fc-721718903bfc_story.html?utm_term=.f4c4f0b2fb8c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Analysis

Bryce Harper’s possible landing spots, ranked <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/07/bryce-harpers-possible-landing-spots-ranked/?utm_term=.4d46d425b7f4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

If he doesn't return to D.C., where should Nationals fans hope the 26-year-old outfielder signs?

By Scott Allen ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/07/bryce-harpers-possible-landing-spots-ranked/?utm_term=.4d46d425b7f4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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He was shot by the girl’s mother when he tried to break into the family’s house in Goochland, authorities said.

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In the Washington region, MS-13 murders have fallen from at least 33 between 2016 and 2017 to seven last year, according to interviews with a dozen law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.

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‘They’re pioneers’: Two women rise through the male-dominated ranks of D.C.’s fire department <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/theyre-pioneers-two-women-rise-through-the-male-dominated-ranks-of-dcs-fire-department/2019/02/07/95184c1a-2572-11e9-81fd-b7b05d5bed90_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

There were no women among the department’s 41 battalion chiefs late last year before their promotions.

By Dana Hedgpeth ·   Read more <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/theyre-pioneers-two-women-rise-through-the-male-dominated-ranks-of-dcs-fire-department/2019/02/07/95184c1a-2572-11e9-81fd-b7b05d5bed90_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Proposal would give counties power to veto Maryland’s plan to toll Beltway, I-270 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/proposal-would-give-counties-power-to-veto-marylands-plan-to-toll-beltway-i-270/2019/02/07/64850648-2a3f-11e9-b2fc-721718903bfc_story.html?utm_term=.48f277cb71ed&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Transit advocates and others opposed to Gov. Hogan’s toll road project support the measure.

By Luz Lazo ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/proposal-would-give-counties-power-to-veto-marylands-plan-to-toll-beltway-i-270/2019/02/07/64850648-2a3f-11e9-b2fc-721718903bfc_story.html?utm_term=.48f277cb71ed&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Analysis

Why Metro’s ‘Stand clear’ makes no sense but ceiling maps do <https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/02/07/why-metros-stand-clear-makes-no-sense-ceiling-maps-do-chat-with-head-riders-advisory-council/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Metro Riders' Advisory Council president Katherine Kortum has lots of ideas about how to make mass transit better.

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Sign commemorating death of Bijan Ghaisar stolen from shooting site <https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2019/02/07/sign-commemorating-death-bijan-ghaisar-stolen-shooting-site/?utm_term=.6fb774e02250&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

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Jefferson Memorial to get roof repair, laser cleaning <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/jefferson-memorial-to-get-roof-repair-laser-cleaning/2019/02/07/852375b2-2af1-11e9-984d-9b8fba003e81_story.html?utm_term=.01af5408fc7d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Black biofilm will be zapped, and leaks will be fixed.

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14 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/02/07/things-do-dc-area-this-weekend/?utm_term=.b5eb620d39aa&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

D.C.'s annual Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown happens on Sunday.

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The 9 best arcade bars in the D.C. area <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/the-9-best-arcade-bars-in-the-dc-area/2019/02/06/baa06432-28b4-11e9-984d-9b8fba003e81_story.html?utm_term=.950ff51ebb73&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

With video games, pinball, Skee-Ball or foosball, these are some of the most entertaining spots in the Washington region.

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Opossum spotted in daylight outside Washington Post office. What does it mean? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/02/07/possum-spotted-daylight-outside-washington-post-office-what-does-it-mean/?utm_term=.cd7bcb878de1&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

We're still analyzing it.

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