Subject: Afternoon Buzz: After 80 years, the Memorial Bridge is getting a massive makeover
From: "The Washington Post" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 21:13:39 +0000

Afternoon Buzz from The Washington Post

Some conversational snow is likely in Washington area on Friday; One of FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives is arrested in Prince George’s County, police say

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Updates since this morning's paper

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After 80 years, the Memorial Bridge is getting a massive makeover <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/after-80-years-the-memorial-bridge-is-getting-a-massive-makeover/2019/03/07/248cc7ea-3f8b-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Cutting tools and water pressure attack grime on hallowed stone — but preserve history.

By Michael E. Ruane   ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/after-80-years-the-memorial-bridge-is-getting-a-massive-makeover/2019/03/07/248cc7ea-3f8b-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Some conversational snow is likely in Washington area on Friday <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/03/07/some-conversational-snow-likely-washington-area-friday/?utm_term=.a5b56d2fbe33&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Any accumulation will be limited mostly to grassy areas.

By Jason Samenow ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/03/07/some-conversational-snow-likely-washington-area-friday/?utm_term=.a5b56d2fbe33&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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One of FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives is arrested in Prince George’s County, police say <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/one-of-fbis-10-most-wanted-fugitives-is-arrested-in-prince-georges-county-police-say/2019/03/07/5e46bd48-4106-11e9-a0d3-1210e58a94cf_story.html?utm_term=.522e444d0476&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Details about the New Jersey suspect and the Maryland arrest were not immediately disclosed.

By Peter Hermann, Clarence Williams and Lynh Bui ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/one-of-fbis-10-most-wanted-fugitives-is-arrested-in-prince-georges-county-police-say/2019/03/07/5e46bd48-4106-11e9-a0d3-1210e58a94cf_story.html?utm_term=.522e444d0476&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Perspective

A new eatery, a red carpet and hope in a part of D.C. starved for nice places to dine <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-new-eatery-a-red-carpet-and-hope-in-a-part-of-dc-starved-for-nice-places-to-dine/2019/03/07/05d4992e-40e7-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?utm_term=.62916943aebe&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A Busboys and Poets thrills residents of Southeast Washington, who chanted former Mayor Marion Barry’s name at the restaurant’s grand opening party this week.

By Petula Dvorak ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-new-eatery-a-red-carpet-and-hope-in-a-part-of-dc-starved-for-nice-places-to-dine/2019/03/07/05d4992e-40e7-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?utm_term=.62916943aebe&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Paul Manafort to be sentenced on fraud charges in Virginia, faces up to 24 years in prison <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/paul-manafort-sentencing/2019/03/07/77f527b2-3e94-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The former Trump campaign chairman is set to be sentenced for tax and bank fraud.

By Rachel Weiner ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/paul-manafort-sentencing/2019/03/07/77f527b2-3e94-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Greene Turtle is leaving Capital One Arena. Could a sportsbook replace it? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/03/07/greene-turtle-is-leaving-capital-one-arena-could-sportsbook-replace-it/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Monumental Sports and Entertainment bought out the remaining three years on the bar's lease.

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A woman asked for a ride to D.C. from Maryland. Then she pulled a gun, police say. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/a-woman-asked-for-a-ride-to-dc-from-maryland-then-she-pulled-a-gun-police-say/2019/03/07/c741f472-40d7-11e9-a0d3-1210e58a94cf_story.html?utm_term=.3c255e8d89ad&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The carjacking occurred around midnight Wednesday in North Potomac. A 19-year-old is in custody, following a car chase.

By Dana Hedgpeth ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/a-woman-asked-for-a-ride-to-dc-from-maryland-then-she-pulled-a-gun-police-say/2019/03/07/c741f472-40d7-11e9-a0d3-1210e58a94cf_story.html?utm_term=.3c255e8d89ad&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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More jail time for Peter Bang: Ex-Montgomery official gets 15 years for theft <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/ex-montgomery-official-to-get-state-sentence-in-67m-theft-scheme/2019/03/06/a1f80ebe-3f8c-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?utm_term=.55eb38737f0d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Byung Il “Peter” Bang was sentenced to 15 years on state charges of theft and misconduct in office.

By Jennifer Barrios ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/ex-montgomery-official-to-get-state-sentence-in-67m-theft-scheme/2019/03/06/a1f80ebe-3f8c-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?utm_term=.55eb38737f0d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Maryland House approves aid-in-dying bill after emotional debate <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-house-approves-aid-in-dying-bill-after-emotional-debate/2019/03/07/4690d178-3fa5-11e9-a0d3-1210e58a94cf_story.html?utm_term=.7b9426e66012&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The bill would allow doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medicine to terminally ill patients.

By Ovetta Wiggins ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-house-approves-aid-in-dying-bill-after-emotional-debate/2019/03/07/4690d178-3fa5-11e9-a0d3-1210e58a94cf_story.html?utm_term=.7b9426e66012&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Analysis

Snow days are not increasing at Washington-area schools. We have the data to prove it. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/03/07/snow-days-are-not-increasing-washington-area-schools-we-have-data-prove-it/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

We examined data from nearly 30 school systems over two decades.

By Dennis Mersereau ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/03/07/snow-days-are-not-increasing-washington-area-schools-we-have-data-prove-it/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
    <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/03/07/snow-days-are-not-increasing-washington-area-schools-we-have-data-prove-it/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

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Are the Capitals ever going to visit the White House? They’re running out of time. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/03/07/are-capitals-ever-going-visit-white-house-theyre-running-out-time/?utm_term=.648773b98fb8&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The organization remains in talks with the White House about a possible date, which could come during Washington’s four-game homestand March 20-26.

By Isabelle Khurshudyan ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/03/07/are-capitals-ever-going-visit-white-house-theyre-running-out-time/?utm_term=.648773b98fb8&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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14 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/03/07/things-do-dc-area-this-weekend/?utm_term=.9187156e85c2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A new exhibit at the National Building Museum showcases basketball courts around the world.

By Going Out Guide staff ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/03/07/things-do-dc-area-this-weekend/?utm_term=.9187156e85c2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Woman posts three billboards inside Baltimore asking: Who killed my sister? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2019/03/07/woman-posts-three-billboards-baltimore-asking-who-killed-my-sister/?utm_term=.1f79bb41a104&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Jody LeCornu was shot to death in 1996, and no one has ever been charged. Her twin sister continues to push for leads that might solve the case.

By Tom Jackman ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2019/03/07/woman-posts-three-billboards-baltimore-asking-who-killed-my-sister/?utm_term=.1f79bb41a104&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
    <https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2019/03/07/woman-posts-three-billboards-baltimore-asking-who-killed-my-sister/?utm_term=.1f79bb41a104&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine endorses Kamala Harris for president <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-attorney-general-karl-racine-endorses-kamala-harris-for-president/2019/03/07/bd43b860-40e2-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Racine has expressed interest in serving as U.S. attorney general under Harris

By Fenit Nirappil ·   Read more <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-attorney-general-karl-racine-endorses-kamala-harris-for-president/2019/03/07/bd43b860-40e2-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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For boomers making plans to relocate for retirement, it’s time to get real <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/for-boomers-making-plans-to-relocate-for-retirement-its-time-to-get-real/2019/03/06/f048817e-1fe9-11e9-8b59-0a28f2191131_story.html?utm_term=.5e2ba39ebda8&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Images of walks along a beach are appealing, but practical concerns such as medical care, cost of living and safety should take priority.

By Janice Lloyd ·   Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/for-boomers-making-plans-to-relocate-for-retirement-its-time-to-get-real/2019/03/06/f048817e-1fe9-11e9-8b59-0a28f2191131_story.html?utm_term=.5e2ba39ebda8&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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