Local Headlines: After 60 years without major repair, scenic George Washington Parkway is due a $161 million renovation

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     The busiest stretch of the 25-mile scenic route is about to get a complete makeover. (Matt McClain/The Post) After 60 years without major repair, scenic George Washington Parkway is due a $161 million renovation The National Park Service has awarded a $161 million contract in a multiyear repair project that promises a brand-new roadway — and nightmarish traffic when construction begins in about a year. By Luz Lazo ●  Read more »   D.C., Maryland and Virginia emerge from Christmas weekend with record coronavirus case numbers The omicron variant has spread through the D.C. region like no coronavirus variant before it. By Julie Zauzmer Weil and Antonio Olivo ●  Read more »   Maryland, Virginia drivers speeding through D.C. are ignoring the city's tickets A regional transportation planning body made up of local governments recently began trying to nudge the District, Maryland and Virginia toward dealing with the disconnect. By Michael Laris ●  Read more »   Second time capsule found under Lee monument in Richmond Its size and copper construction match historical descriptions, but it might be waterlogged. By Gregory S. Schneider ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A doctor struggled with a rare, incurable syndrome. Now she helps others overcome it. Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome are often misdiagnosed or dismissed as hypochondriacs. That's what happened to Dr. Alissa Zingman. By William Wan ●  Read more »   Want to stay up to date? Check in with Today in D.C. for the latest headlines. The best casual restaurants of 2021 I had a bear of a time narrowing down this year's list of my 10 favorite restaurants. It could have easily been my top 20. Review ●  By Tim Carman ●  Read more »   Community colleges continue major enrollment decline The coronavirus crisis and economic and social upheaval of the past two years have led to significant enrollment declines at community colleges around the country. By Nick Anderson ●  Read more »   Howard University plans delay to spring semester amid covid surge Classes for undergraduates and graduate students are then expected to begin in person. By Susan Svrluga ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Equity and inclusion is a main ingredient at Miriam's Kitchen The D.C. charity embraces a goal beyond providing meals and finding homes for individual people experiencing hunger and homelessness. Perspective ●  By John Kelly ●  Read more »   Fire breaks out at homeless encampment in Georgetown The blaze damaged a tent and belongings, but no injuries were reported. By Marissa J. Lang ●  Read more »   1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting in Lanham, Md., police say The shooting occurred in the 9900 block of Good Luck Road in Lanham, Md. Monday afternoon, police said. By Jasmine Hilton ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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