Most dangerous DC intersections of 2018 - WTOP Morning Headlines - Wednesday, February 27, 2019

You have probably driven, walked or pedaled through D.C.'s most dangerous intersections. See lists for which intersections are the worst and find out what changes may be coming. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - February 27, 2019 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Most dangerous DC intersections of 2018]( You have probably driven, walked or pedaled through D.C.'s most dangerous intersections. See lists for which intersections are the worst and find out what changes may be coming. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [After insensitive history lesson, apology and discussion on racism in Loudoun Co. schools]( An insensitive black history lesson at an Ashburn, Virginia, school, led to discussion before and during Tuesday evening's Loudoun County School Board meeting. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [6 Metro stations closed, track work on all lines this weekend]( In a dry run for a monthslong shutdown this summer, all Blue and Yellow Line stations south of Reagan National Airport are closed this weekend. Single-tracking will slow all the other lines as well. Find out the details. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Police seek help to ID body found near Bethesda bus stop]( After a body was found Monday evening near a bus stop in Bethesda, Maryland, police said Tuesday they are now investigating a homicide. Sponsored by Arlington Transportation Partners [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [4 Arlington County businesses impacting transportation demand]( Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) recognized more than 240 businesses for their dedication to sustainable transportation and for their impact to Arlington, Virginia. Through more standard benefits like transit subsidies and innovative programs, companies are working to move more people through the county with less congestion. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Are condos pushing DC schools out?]( Nearly half of D.C. students attend charter schools. With increasing rent prices, property values and overall development, can these schools afford to stay? [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Record rainfall worsened pothole problems]( Pothole complaints in D.C. are about three times higher now than the same time a year ago. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [NOVA Esports competing with, beating 4-year universities]( As the only junior college competing, the Northern Virginia Community College Overwatch team has had a banner first year and is still alive for the national championship. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Q&A: The Washington Ballet presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Kennedy Center]( Princess Aurora pricks her hand on a spindle and enters a deep sleep in The Washington Ballet’s production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty” at the Kennedy Center. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [One-on-One: Trump, Kim confront North Korea’s nuke plans]( The two leaders and their aides encamped in Hanoi after long journeys by plane, train and automobile — Trump on Air Force One, Kim in an armored railcar and limousine — for two days of talks addressing perhaps the world’s biggest security challenge: Kim’s nuclear program. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Police: Howard Co. man facing drug charges had weapons and cash, too]( A 21-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of felony drug possession with intent to distribute and use of a firearm in drug trafficking, among other charges. Additional charges are pending. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Passengers band together on train stuck in Oregon mountains]( An Amtrak train with almost 200 people aboard hit downed trees during a blizzard and got stranded in the Oregon mountains for a day and a half, but passengers and crew banded together during the ordeal. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Cohen prepared testimony: Trump is ‘racist,’ ‘liar,’ ‘cheat’]( Cohen has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about the project, which he says Trump knew about as Cohen was negotiating with Russia during the election. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Military offers inspections, promises better service in reaction to substandard housing]( In response to rats, mold and lead paint in housing, military services are conducting checks and inspections for families. Sponsored by Melwood [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Melwood’s Camp Accomplish expands a child’s world]( For five summers Cameron Davis has attended Camp Accomplish. Cameron, who has cerebral palsy and right-sided hemiplegia, thrives at camp. He creates new memories in a beautiful setting alongside other kids with, and without, special needs. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Affordable housing, American Legion post approved for Virginia Square]( The Arlington County Board has approved a plan to redevelop the aging American Legion Post 39 into a new, affordable housing apartment building and a new home for the Legion post. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Work starts on Tysons East’s massive Highland District development]( Construction is underway at the sprawling Highland District, which is planned to add 1.8 million square feet of residential, retail and office space on a 17-acre site straddling Old Meadow Road. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [DC tops $324M in traffic tickets; Md. leaves most unpaid]( Drivers on D.C. roads racked up $324 million in tickets last year — slightly more than the previous year. Maryland drivers ended the year with the most money unpaid to the city, and are on pace to do the same this year. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Clark Gable III, grandson of acting great, dies in Dallas]( Clark James Gable III, host of the reality TV show “Cheaters” and grandson of late Academy Award-winning actor Clark Gable, has died at age 30. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Appeals court rejects challenge to Mueller’s appointment]( The case was brought by Andrew Miller, an aide to longtime Trump campaign adviser and confidant Roger Stone. Prosecutors wanted Miller to testify as part of Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and ties to President Donald Trump’s campaign. 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