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i will be here down in montrose at the montrose giant. please come down and join me until 10:00 this morning, we'll be here until 11:00 tonight. julie, my challenge for you is you should come down and see me. i hear rumors you're going to see tony. reporter: i gotta go see the pcg family and tony p. reporter: come see us. reporter: no problems getting to where tucker is right now, off of 355, an easy trip right there at the montrose crossing shopping center, easy to get to off of the pike. no problems to report southbound along 270. the crew in sky fox, this is where they've been hovering, eastbound route 7 after beulah, that's where we have the crash involving the bus. one car has been loaded up and taken away from the scene. now you're going to find if you're traveling inbound on route 7, looks like we have all lanes open as you continue in towards the beltway. outbound no problems to report. we'll take you back inside and update you on the loop from van dorn road, heavy and steady but lanes are open heading towards the wilson bridge. l

this time traveling northbound 270 at montrose road. can't see anything on camera just yet. northbound, they're still working on sign repair. once they pass the spur, making your way towards montrose road, you're going to see some construction. just be aware of that because it may block your lane depending on which lane you're in. be careful. traveling on i-95, this is the view of prince william parkway, no problem there. traveling onto 395, very clear in both directions, north and southbound on 395. crossing over the 14th street bridge, no problems there. angie and joe, back to you. >> danella, thanks very much. >>> this morning metro says it's planning to inspect all of its 5000 series rail cars. this comes after a train lost its wheel during yesterday's morning commute. this cell phone video shows metro riders concerned and confused underground near the l'enfant plaza station. some had to wait two hours before they were evacuated through the tunnel. one passenger told news 4 it all could have been avoided if metro officials evacuated the train after hearing a loud and unu

he's live at our montrose crossing stuff a truck location. hi, tucker. reporter: hey, sarah. you like my new wheels here? >> looking good. >> we didn't see it. reporter: hey, i have the beverly farms children's center here. and check it out. we've got some little donation people in here. come on in. you guys got something to donate to us? >> yeah! reporter: i want to hear it. did you guys bring some food in your bag? >> yeah! reporter: is it a beautiful day? >> yeah! reporter: is it going to be warm this afternoon? >> yeah! reporter: all right. follow me. come on out. let's do this. let's do the weather forecast, and as you heard it, it's going to be a beautiful day, a lot of sunshine expected. we are going to have high temperatures later today in the 50s, yeah, in the 50s after a cool start. most of the area ot or below freezing this morning, so one of our coldest mornings yet. looking at temperatures, here in washington now we're in the 40s, but still lots and lots of 30s off to the west and to the north, even with the sunshine temperatures out at dulles right now 33 degree

it was taking up three of your left lanes at montrose road. here's the view. traffic is flowing quite nicely on i-270. not seeing any issues for you there. if you're taking the beltway in virginia, i'm not seeing any problems on the inner or outer loop. now back to you. >> good news. thanks very much, danella. >>> problems are mounting on and off the field for pro football player ndamukong suh. the detroit lions defensive tackle crashed his car into a tree early saturday morning and first told police he was trying to avoid a taxi. now two women have come forward with injuries, and they say there was no taxicab and that suh was just trying to show off. the crash happened in suh's hometown of portland, oregon. he is suspended for two games for an incident on the field. suh stomped the arm of green bay's evan dietrich smith when the lions played the packers on thanksgiving day. >>> tonight the nba will release the full schedule for their nba season. the announcement will be made at 7:00 on nba-tv. we now know that five games are scheduled for the tip-off on chris

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as you travel southbound on i-270 around montrose road, they're working on the sign there. you have to stick to the left. actually, stick to the right. construction on the left-hand side. as you make your way towards the spur, it is pretty slow. let's take a look at i-95 in virginia, not seeing any issues north or south. this is the view at fairfax county parkway. you're moving right along. as you head across 395 and connect to duke, you're clear as you make your way to the 14th street bridge in both directions. i'm back in ten minutes with another look at your traffic. back to you all. >>> this morning drivers coming into downtown washington will cross a new bridge. drivers from interstate 295 can now use the new span to get into the downtown area. this week a second new span will open for outbound drivers. when it happens, drivers will no longer be able to access mlk avenue or good hope avenue from 295. that will remain the case until a third span opens a year from now. when the bridge project is complete, drivers from the southeast/southwest freeway will be able to get o

>> some good news on i-270 northbound, approaching montrose road.the left lane, right about here. it's now in your shoulder lane. i'm not sure if you can see the hazard lights on. regardless, as you're traveling, all your lanes are open on i-270 northbound. southbound not seeing any issues in that area as you connect to the spur. traveling on the beltway in montgomery county, you're clear on the inner loop. outer loop increasing in volume. you still have a good travel speed. you're at 60 miles per hour as you make your way from i-95 to i-270. taking the beltway in virginia, you're look the at robinson terminal. inner loop and outer loop clear here as well. inner loop travel speed, you're at 60 miles per hour. to get from the interchange to the dulles toll road, that trip will take 14 minutes to do so. now back to you both. >> danella, thanks. >>> our time is 5:43. coming up, two people included [ screaming ] [ zapping ] there goes dwayne's car. oh, man. there goes dwayne's house. whoa! whoa! and there goes dwayne. man, that thing does not like dwayn

you a well, there is one incident on the northbound side of 270 at montrose road, the accident blocks the left lane. watch your step coming up from the 270 spur. coming up, more on that and other maryland roadways at 5:30. you're watching 9news now. stay with us. >>> good morning and welcome back to 9news now on this wednesday morning. i'm andrea roane. >> i'm mike hydeck. i wonder how many shovels are being sold lately. >> not very many. >> winter is almost here. here's monika samtani with traffic in a moment. >> buy now and avoid the rush. >> that's right. >> there's one model. one model that has a slight chance of snow sunday. if it gets cold enough but you know, that's really an outlier. it is not out of the realm of possibilities but it is not very likely. let's talk about today though because we've got some warm showers which we'll have. temperatures are going to be pushing toward the 60 degree mark this afternoon. maybe even the low 60s in spots. lighter showers. steadier showers midday. by late this afternoon, this activity may be pulling out. the 5:00 rain symbol may be a lit

no problems headed out towards montrose. close-in 66, still in good shape, leaving manassas. we are at speed, no problems to report as you continue inbound towards fair oaks. again, the top side of the beltway, picking i'm few more customers here but no incidents to report all the way around towards 270. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >> thank you. >>> in this morning's big story, al-qaeda claims to hold a rockville man hostage. warren weinstein was kidnapped in pakistan last august. >> now, it is head of al-qaeda says he is being held by the terror organization. let's get more on the demands for his release from sherry ly in our newsroom. >> reporter: this is the first that anyone has claimed responsibility for warren weinstein's kidnapping but despite its claims, al-qaeda showed no proof that he is still alive. in a new reporting, the leader claims the terror group has dr. weinstein and will bargain for his release. wipe steen is from rockville hand has worked in pakistan for several years. the 07-year-old aid worker was kidnapped from his heavily fortified h

if you're traveling along i-270 southbound making your way towards montrose road, still seeing construction further ahead. they're looking at a sign in that area, and it's taking up the left side of the roadway. i was last told that only the right lane is getting by as you make your way southbound towards the spur. they're open so far with no delays on the metro, marc, or vre. >>> this morning north korea in a state of mourning after leader kim jong-il died. now there are more indications his son kim jong eun will succeed his father. a news agency called him, quote, a great successor to the agency's guiding principle of self-reliance. yesterday state media announced the 69-year-old leader died of heart failure while on a train on saturday. kim's funeral is set for a week from wednesday, december 28th. north korea will hold a national mourning period from now until december 29th. meanwhile, asian stocks tumbled today. south korea's kospi index dropped nearly 5% before recouping its losses to end 3% down. japan's nikkei and hong song's hang seng agencies fell about 1.25%. u.s. futures are up.

he has played at notable vilnius such as the -- notable venues such as montrose and carnegie hall. >> i would like to start by saying that in the last 15 or 20 years of my research, one thing i found most surprising as a musician myself in exploring music and the brain is how -- discovering where it is that music is. i always imagined as a player that the music was in my fingers. now i know is in the brain. it is a neuro-representation of the figures. music is in every part of the brain that we have mapped. there is no part of the brain that does not have something to do with music. i found that very surprising. i wondered if you find that surprising as a player and what your own intuitions were coming into it. >> i think my intuition is that music is something that gets received in some sense or another, like radio, like something you pick up. it is a vibration. when i have written my own music for the guitar, a lot of times it is the result of having experienced something and having to absorb it like you might absorb a vibration or light our experience something rhythmic like walkin

he has played at notable vilnius such as the -- notable venues such as montrose and carnegie hall. >>ould like to start by saying that in the last 15 or 20 years of my research, one thing i found most surprising as a musician myself in exploring musician myself in exploring music and the brain is how --

it looks like they've cleared that scene so all lanes are open headedded from 207 leaving montrose road trying to exit on to the inner loop. lanes are open south 95 and 295. so far, so good. we are off to a quiet start, no incidents to report at the wilson bridge. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> new this morning, former washington caps coach bruce boudreau has a new job. the anaheim ducks hired him as their new coach after firing fair coach. the caps and duck do not meet this season unless they both reach the nfl finals. >>> later on this morning, montgomery county will hold a third session on a proposed curfew. the work session starts at 9:30 and is expected to vote on the curfew. then the full county council will have to take this up. they are expected to take up the proposed curfew next week. >>> a group of students suing howard university. they claim the school did not do enough to protect them from a school employee. the work study supervisor has since been convicted of misdemeanor sexual abuse and assault. stacy cohan has more on the story. >> reporter: good morn

. >> i think that tucker will be at montrose. >> and tony is at brentwood. >> come on out. see the guys. can you do an ask the weather guys, ask them a question while you're out there. >> put them on the spot. >> get a little personal information. i'm here holding down the fort. cool conditions outside. take a look at just where we are today. we've got a very, very chilly start to the morning. i call this the reality check of the season. of a gotten the reality check with a nice winter cold so far. 21 at frederick. 27 at gaithersburg. we've got 32 at quantico and if we take a look to the far west, 27 at cumberland. d.c. at 35. and 28 degrees at baltimore. a real chilly start to your day under clear skies. ridge of high pressure in control and that is leaving us with no clouds at all across the area and that is what is going to be the forecast into the course of today. plenty of sunshine. it will be very, very bright out there for you. you will get to enjoy it. a couple of things that are going to be happening. we do have a cold front that will be moving through but it will

traffic is moving freely onto 70th montrose road. -- on 270. >>> 30 degrees on this monday. >> presentt santa claus could not get under the tree. " he brought three young children for christmas. >> and gop [ female announcer ] more people are using wireless devices... in more ways than ever. and our networks are getting crowded. but if congress frees up more wireless spectrum... we can empower more people to innovate... putting momentum behind our economy. and we can reduce the deficit... with more than thirty billion dollars paid by america's wireless companies. it's simple -- more spectrum means more freedom. for everyone. >>> checking our top stories the virginia tech police officer killed in a line of duty will be laid to rest today. thousands are expected to attend officer deriek crouse's funeral. 22-year-old ross ashley shot and killed him as he made a traffic stop last thursday. he later killed themself. >>> republican presidential candidates new gingrich is still leading in the polls in several early primary states. it does not appear as though the former house speaker's rivals

route 85 down to route 10 montrose the overnight construction was cleared up. things are looking fine down to where the lanes divide. if you are planning to head outside, here's what it looks like over 270. looks like a pedestrian may have been struck on cherry hill road at california's voyagerton boulevard. so keep than in mind. in the meantime over to route 4, pennsylvania avenue and the beltway. back over to our graphics right now, just to show you that all the trains are running on time. metro mark and br e. >>> our next report will go into virginia. >>> a funeral for kim jong il will be held december 28th. he died on a train saturday at the age of 6. it is believed he had diabetes and heart disease and suffered a stroke back in 2008. however's appeared relatively healthy in a video. the white house remains in close touch with south korea, which has since put its military on high alert. >>> the court marshall for bradley manning resumes in fort mead. >>> the charges could put the 24-year-old in prison for the rest of his life. surae chinn joins us. good mor

a little volume at montrose road. on southbound, not much of a back up. that will come to you at speed but should be off this road. and we're dealing with the closure of university boulevard. it looks like it will stay that way. your best bet is new hampshire avenue instead. or the terrible accident is being investigated. >> a lot going on the roads. it is 5:11 and 31 degrees. >>> a milestone that has been raised in new york city. >> more problems for verizon wireless customers. >>> another day of mourning for the late curry and leader kim jong bill -- kim jong il. officials declared he is the supreme leader. this was the first endorsement of his new leadership. >>> 1 million people have visited the september 11 memorial. it opened the day after the 10th anniversary of the 2001 net tax. the memorial plaza true about 10,000 visitors a day. visitors are required to get free passes and advance. >>> five days until the iowa caucuses. candidates are ramping up their campaigns. >> it is getting interesting. more on this race that could come down to the wire. >>

. >>> we are working on the overhead signs on montrose road, but that was cleared up. good to go so southbound 270. no problems to report. looking at the bw parkway and route 50 inside the beltway. coming in from baltimore no problems on 95. let's take a live look starting with 270. no problems to report here. that construction has been cleared up. now let's look at the other side of the road. if you are planning to head over to college park or the beltway you are doing well. coming up in my next report, we will take a look into virginia and back to you guys. >>> thank you monika. >>> south korea's military is on high alert following the death of north korean dictator kim jong il. he died of heart failure. a national funeral will be held december 28th. the north korean people are being asked to rally behind the son, and the nation has been pursuing nuclear weapons. >>> nor evidence is coming to light against a soldier accused of leaking thousands of documents to wikileaks. >>> the fourth day of bradley manning's hearing starts. surae chinn is live with more. >> yes the

. >>>270 270 at montrose road, getting a little heavy.orted on the in virginia, the inner loop of the beltway northbound at 495, two right lanes of blocked. mnear dulles airport looks good. no problems on the toll road or on 28. >>> federal employees across our area can breathe a little easier this morning. >> democrats and republicans reached a last-minute deal to avoid a partial government shutdown. the house and senate will vote today on the trillion dollars spending bill that will fund the government through next september. according funding bill expires tonight. if the bill does not pass, federal workers could be followed. >> it is a waste of time and money. if congress had to answer to a boss, they would have lost their jobs. >> republicans and democrats are negotiating a bill to extend payroll tax cut and the jobless benefits for long-term unemployed. that tax cut expires at the end of the year. >>> d.c. home-rule supporters are getting ready for another fight. protesters today will rally on the hill while the most votes of the fed

montrose, doing well. >>> crews in the district are working to repair a broken water main. an 8 rchb water main on seventh street in northwest broke early this morning. some people in the area may lose water until repairs are complete. northbound seventh street is closed to traffic. it should be fixed by 8:00 this morning. >>> new from overnight, at least 35 people are dead in turkey from military air strikes. it happened near the iraqi border. the attack was reportedly against kurdish militants, but it turned out to be smugglers that were bringing items from across the border. turkish security officials say while they regret the attack, there's no way they could have known the group was not kurdish militants. >>> rockville pike is back open this morning after a deadly accident involving a metro bus shut it down for eight hours. a pickup truck jumped the median hit ago bus. the bus driver swerved, slamming head on into a tree. the accident left the bus driver trapped. rescue crews had to use pry bar toes free her. she was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. passen

we had an early early wreck at montrose. it is off on the right shoulder.ia, the outer loop before route 7 in tyson's, we've got reports of an accident involving a motorcycle. so watch for delays as you head past the dulles toll road. >>> a former first lady, a technology jean justice and several entertainers all lost over the past 12 months. >> and as 2011 comes to an end, we take a look back at some of those icons. >> this is a moment i've dreaded. i wish i could do this forever. >> thank you very much. y much. >> i told my husband, if we have to go to the white house, okay, i will go, but i am going as myself and if they don't like it, then they'll just have to throw me out. e out. >> it is and honor to represent the veterans of world war i. wa >> you make me sound just awful! >>> well, this too shall pass.  on my journey across america, i've learned that when you ask someone in texas if they want "big" savings on car insurance, it's a bit like asking if they want a big hat... if they want "big" savings ...'scuse me...e, ...or a big steak... .or big hai

now, we'll take a look at 270 at montrose road. overall, delays on 270, as usual. it has been a little unusual. slow out of frederick. through germantown and a little here as well in rockville. not too bad as you head down to the point where the lanes divide. now, i have a story that's new this morning. it affects teenage drivers and their parents in virginia. this morning, the virginia department of education along with drive smart, virginia, will launch their new sharing the road with trucks curriculum which will eventually be used in every driver's ed course in the state of virginia. it is designed to help teen drivers make safe and smart decisions when driving around trucks. in virginia, in 2008, nearly 40, 15 to 24 years olds were killed in crashes involving commercial vehicles. so, the executive director of drive smart virginia will join me here in the studio tomorrow morning to give details on this new, important safety program. so, what they're trying to say is definitely a technique, not only for teenagers but for adults as well. >> i always was told by my

hyattsville station, brentwood here in the district, rockville, maryland, montrose crossing and thent in fairfax in chantilly. we'll be there all day. you can drop off nonperishable food items starting at 6:00 a.m. the truck will be there throughout the day. everything benefits the capital area food bank. we hope you get a chance to stop by. stop by any location. you are welcome to go to whichever one is closest to you. if you happen to stop by the brentwood location, you get the added benefit and pleasure perhaps of getting to see our very good friend, mr. tony perkins. >> you're there 6:00 a.m. to 11 11:00 p.m. >> i'm there through the show. >> rumor has it that julie might meet you. >> and she will be out towards the end of the show. wpgc broadcasts from there. >> not to take anything away from the other locations. if you happen to be near brentwood or you can get this, stop on out. >> we want the nonperishable food items and cash. sometimes people, they don't have a chance and they bring checks or cash. we take that as well. >> by we, we mean thed for bank. >> don't give it to to

and back out, southern secs of charles county and -- in is saint charles here and to port royal, montrosehern maryland getting heavy, heavy rain, too and can you follow this into southern section of virginia. the heaviest of the rain up and down i-81 and as we bring this out a bit more, we will colorize it for you and that is snowing. you jump the front and that is all snow there and into west virginia. and that is comings our direction and let me take to you north carolina. you see the swirl here and that is the storm system and that is coming up here and as that travels to the north and east, as it gets here later on this evening, it will quickly draw in the colder air and that is when we think we're going to get a changeover to snow. not old now, though, 52 degrees in the city and that is getting colder for frederick, 46; dulles, 48 and again, along i- 81, the temperatures are dropping off. companyber lap right now is 37 degrees -- cumberland is 37 degrees and fredericksburg, 54. this is the setup for the evening, rain at 7:00, moderate to heavy in places. rain at 9:00, moderate to hea

as montrose christian loses. that's their first loss of the season, by the way. 42-40. that team from texas, people say they are the best team in the country. >> wow. >> thank you, stan. we'll be right back. ,,,,,,,,,,, >>> don't miss the cbs primetime lineup tonight at 10:00. it's the hit drama. >> two pandas from china are snapping up stocks of bamboo in scotland. the pandas, sham sham and yang yang guang, are the first pandas in the united kingdom after 17 years. pandas from -- or chinese panda experts are helping the bears settle in. zoo officials say they hope the pair, don't we all, will have a cub? 10,000 pandas will be at the exhibit in january. >>> a car dealer has one unique ride for sale. it is a near, exact replica of the bat mobile. it is patterned after the version of the 1960s television series. the car is street-legal. the asking price, $60,000. the bat mobile will draw a lot of police attention. but all you have to say is, "i'm friends with commissioner gord an. -- gordon. >> it has a flame thrower. >> that's it for us tonight. we'll be back at 11:00. i

an earlier wreck we had just south of montrose has cleared out of the way. no real problems to report on 66. nix, easy trip today through manassas for now at least. -- nice, easy trip today through monday as as for now at least. no real problems from route other fair oaks towards the beltway. on the beltway itself, outer loop through tyson's, just before route 7, we have reports of appear accident with a motorcycle here. northbound 95 does slow through lorton to newington. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >> thank you. >>> parking tickets are a common sight here in d.c. you know that if you live around here. now, we've learned parking enforcement gives out an average of 5300 tickets a day. aaa says parking tickets brought in more than $08 million in the last fiscal year. coming up in the next hour, we'll speak with aaa, a representative from there about the parking tickets. >>> coming up next, we'll go live to fox business network at the new york stock exchange for a look at this year's winners and losers on the dow. >> we'll find out who the bu

we'll go over to 270 on the southbound side and montrose road. overall delays, they pretty much extend to route 121 before the pace improves through rockville and the point where the lanes divide. coming up, another look around the area at 6:45. back to you guys. >> after nearly nine years, the iraq war is officially over. >> it was the second longest war in u.s. history. >> this was the scene at a small ceremony today in baghdad. it happened about an hour ago. nearly 4500 americans have been killed in the war. and over 32,000 injured. defense secretary leon panetta says iraq has a democratically elected government and is now directly responsible for its own security. >>> your dream of an independent and sovereign iraq is now a reality. >> reporter: the remaining 4,000 or so troops will be home by the end of the year. yesterday, president obama thanked soldiers during his visit to fort bragg. >>> former prisoner of war jessica lynch wraps up her student teaching today as she prepares to graduate from college tomorrow. she was taken prisoner in ir

montrose road, an accident at gray seneca highway at route 270. the way down to the point where the lanes divide. look taking a look at 66, nutley street, a little slow in centreville and a look at the 14th street bridge, no issues along 395. >> look at how empty that is. >> fantastic. well, it is school vacation for christmas but we do have cool schools tomorrow. it is an adorable piece that you do not want to miss. little kids learning how to cook and they learn life lessons at the same time. >> olga and i will be back in 25 minutes with a live update on traffic and weather. >> we'll see you tomorrow at

all morning long from frederick all the way down to the point where the lanes divide past here at montrose road. if you're heading to the malls, you'll be ok as well. let's take you back over to our graphics. although metro and vre are running on time, a couple of things with metro, they'll be running extra trains this afternoon, regular weekend schedule this weekend and open until 3:00 a.m. on christmas eve. if you're traveling on marc trains this morning, brunswick line 876 is canceled. they'll honor your metro ticket. coming up, another look into maryland at 6:25. back to you, mike and andrea. >> time now to check out the morning lights this morning. all month long, we're showing off your holiday displays we can possibly fit in. >> this morning, we head out to mineral county, west virginia. check out the home of bill and debbie jeffrey. lots of displays here. the lit up christmas presents. santa and the reindeer, a big igloo and penguins in the back. there is a snowman and a hot air balloon and lights and a few lit up trees. the jeffries tell us they have over 35,000 lights outside thei

jumping over to maryland, southbound 270 at montrose, a lot of brake lights and headlights, but you are moving well. at least there's no delay at this time. eun, angie? >> thank you, carol. >>> 6:32 now. this morning the search for a missing blind man is gaining attention from maryland to north carolina. 33-year-old mitchell smith has not been seen in ten days. he had come to d.c. early december to visit relatives but disappeared on the train ride home to birmingham, alabama. he was last seen on a train station in charlotte, north carolina, where his grandmother says there may have been some sort of mix-up. >> there's been a lot of confusion. charlotte police called us this morning and said that they understood that he got off the train in charlotte. however, they say that someone at amtrak told him that they put him on a train to come back inform washington. >> smith is legally blind in both eyes due to a shooting several years ago. he is 5'11" with a slim build, carries a red and white cane and sometimes wears dark glasses. if you have any information about his whereabouts, you are as

there is no vre running today, and the marc trains are on time. 270 at montrose, you've still got a loten you and your neighbors. northbound 95 at 7100, picking up a little bit but nothing in your way. 395 south of edsall road, look, you're in great shape. angie, eun? >> carol, thanks so much. >>> right now just 22 minutes after the 6:00 hour. coming up, someone in the d.c. $125 million was sold right here. >>> welcome back at 6:25. they may not play for perfection anymore, but a big win has given the champs the number one seed. the green bay packers beat the chicago bears 35-21 last night. aaron rodgers had five touchdowns further solidifying his bid for mvp. he is amazing. the win gives the pack home field advantage throughout the playoffs and knocks the bears out of contention. it was also green bay's 14th victory of the season. a franchise record. they are on a roll. >> this is aaron's year. >>> the washington wizards will kick off their 2011/2012 campaign tonight at the verizon center as they take on the new jersey nets. the wizards are looking to improve on a dismal season last ye

virginia, southbound 270, lanes are open here father hurly boulevard, slow out of german town, leaving montrose road headed out towards the split. i-95, norton has cleared, tough go out of manassas. that is a check of your fox 5 on time traffic. >> thank you today marks the first anniversary for the green street project in one dc suburb. an example how to improve the environment and create jobs at the same time. officials will be at the prince georges county town, to celebrate the project's success which cut down pollution in the nearby anacostia river, it is one of ten towns in maryland that received green street grants. >>> the days of waving down a taxi may be gone. now you can get a ride electronically. according to washington post a pair of technology companies are shaking up the taxi and limousine market allowing customers to use computer and hand held devices to get a ride. starting to day a san francisco based company will launch its software application in the district. >> silver lining to destruction by real life grinches. >> several people smashed up part of an elaborate, popular chr

we are looking good on the inner loop of the beltway. 270 near montrose road is a you head downas frederickeld had clearedlier incidents have cleared up with it. >>> are still dealing with rain out there especially up the 81 corridor. 43 degrees in the district, on 40's ando the upper heavy at timese the afternoon and taper off to marc itevening will be gusty and cooler. >> thanks for watching and we will be back at noon. "live! with kelly" is next.

northbound that commute as you travel north of montrose road headed toward 28.itely impacted here as you try to work your way north. southbound traffic i was able to get by. you will find if you travel southbound 270 lanes are open but it's definitely below speed out of germantown out toward the lane divide. a 45 minute commute. there outer loop of the boiltd slow from 95 college park headed around the exit for 270. no relief in sight. just heavy volume. we have delays if you are traveling the outer loop of the boil working your way north of route 40 at alintown road. this crash is at the two right lanes. it's on the northbound side headed in the direction of central avenue a lots of people asking me about the inner loop. what's going on out at oxen hill. the problem was an accident on the inner loop working your way toward the exit for telegraph road. that accident activity has cleared but it's still cloa. north on 295 headed toward malcolm x and southeast washington average speed here about 15 miles per hour and again coming across that wilson bridge at route

traveling along southbound along 270, slow traffic germantown south of mba, more delays approaching montrose road. no accidents to report at this time at the top stretch of the beltway, it does slow around 95 headed towards georgia avenue. the i.c.c. is still open and free for you to use, traveling each way between laurel and gaitersburg. that's a check of your fox 5 on time traffic. >> thanks, julie. >>> checking this morning's top stories now, gary giordano is back in the u.s. in new york city this morning, in fact. authorities in aruba still say, though, the glaitersberg -- gaitersburg man is the prime suspect in the disappearance of robyn gardner but didn't have any evidence to hold him any longer. giordano spent four months in an aruba jail, claiming gardner drowned after they went snorkeling. >>> the woman wanted for a series of bank robberies and carjackings around the area behind bars. authorities caught up with stephanie schaub yesterday after she tried to rob a bbt bank. she crashed on old georgetown road and took off running. schaub was already wanted for two carjackings and two b

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