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Debris covers a bridge March 15, 2011, in Ishinomaki, Japan, four days after Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. Nearly a year later, cars cross the same bridge on Jan. 13.

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An Egyptian military tribunal on Sunday acquitted an army doctor of a charge of public obscenity filed by a protester who claimed she was forced to undergo a virginity test while in detention. The court denied the humiliating tests even took place, despite a ruling by another court and admissions by generals quoted by a leading rights group. The ruling further infuriated the country’s revolutionary youth movements, which has said claims of the

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from roughly 100 million a year to 75 million during that period, according to the report. Some residents say those drivers could end up on Route 7, Route 66, Route 50 and other secondary roads, such as Beulah Road and Georgetown Pike. Terry Maynard, a Reston Citizens Association board member, said, “The big arterial roads are jammed at rush hour right now, and things are only likely to get worse.”

Officials at the Virginia Department of Transportation, however, aren’t as worried. Hari Sripathi, the agency’s regional operations director, said drivers won’t abandon the toll road — even with higher rates — immediately. “People are not going to flood the secondary roads overnight,” he said. There are plans to enlarge part of Route 7 from Reston Parkway to Tysons Corner from four lanes to six, he said, which could help handle some additional traffic. “Not everybody is going to use the arterial streets,” he said. “Some a re going to leave their cars and use rail. Some are going to change their travel time or use carpools, so that will spread the traffic.” DANA HEDGPETH (THE WASHINGTON POST )

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Gas Prices Up in Va. Virginia motorists are paying more at the gas pump, and prices are expected to rise. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the price of a gallon of regular gasoline now averages $3.68 a gallon statewide. That’s an increase of 3 cents from last week. Motorists also are still paying about 20 cents a gallon more in Virginia than they were a year ago. (AP)

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O’Malley, who has made frequent appearances on Sunday television talk shows to highlight Democratic initiatives and President Obama’s policies, said Republican candidates are more interested in GOP politics than the economy. “If you look at the presidential campaign — I mean, let’s be honest — there has been a lot more time spent pandering to the extreme right-wing ideologues of the new Republican Party than has been spent talking about jobs and the economy,” O’Malley said. The discussion came ahead of two Republican presidential primary contests set for Tuesday —

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the nation is still struggling economically. “I think that’s a manufactured issue,” McDonnell said. “I think the Democrats and this president are trying to do everything they can to take the issue off of jobs, the economy, debt, deﬁcit, energy — because they don’t have a plan.” McDonnell also criticized proposals backed by O’Malley in Maryland to raise a variety of taxes, including ones on gasoline. “I’m worried about the war of the administration — of some Democratic governors — on the American taxpayer,” McDonnell said. “More taxes, more spending, more debt.” BRIAN WIT TE (AP)

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bin Laden. The killing spree, the worst atrocity committed by U.S. forces during the Afghan war, comes amid deepening public outrage spurred by last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Koran burnings and an earlier v ide o pu r por te d ly show i ng American Marines urinating on dead Taliban militants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an assassination, an intentional killing of innocent civilians and cannot be forgiven,â&#x20AC;? Afghan President Hamid Karzai said in a statement. He said he has repeatedly demanded the U.S. stop killing Afghan civilians. President Obama and Defense

A U.S. official in Washington said the American â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an Army staff sergeant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians was believed to have acted alone and that initial reports indicated he returned to the base after the shooting and turned himself in. However, Afghan President Hamid Karzaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement left some confusion on the point. He spoke of a single U.S. gunman, but another part of the statement referred to â&#x20AC;&#x153;American forcesâ&#x20AC;? entering the houses. Some residents said they believed there were multiple attackers, given the carnage. (AP)

Secretary Leon Panetta both called Afghan President Hamid Karzai to express their condolences and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. In a statement released by the White House, Obama called the attack â&#x20AC;&#x153;tragic and shockingâ&#x20AC;? and not representative of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the exceptional character of our military and the respect that the United States has for the people of Afghanistan.â&#x20AC;? Pa net ta sa id t hat a f u ll investigation was already under way, noting that a suspect is already in custody. The suspect, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., was assigned to support a special operations unit of either Green Berets or Navy SEALs engaged in a village stability operation, said a U.S. ofďŹ cial, speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still ongoing.

The portion of American who say the war in Afghanistan is not worth the costs, nearly double the 35 percent saying the decade-long effort has warranted the expense and lost lives, according to a new Washington Post-ABC news poll.

of understanding about the transfer of Afghan detainees to Afghan control â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a key step toward an eventual strategic partnership to govern U.S. forces in the country. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shooting could push that agreement further away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a fatal hammer blow on the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. Whatever sliver of trust and credibility we might have had following the burnings of the Koran is now gone,â&#x20AC;? said David Cortright, the director of policy studies at Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and an advocate for a quick withdrawal from Afghanistan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This may have been the act of a lone, deranged soldier. But the people of Afghanistan will see it for what it was, a wanton massacre of innocent civilians,â&#x20AC;? Cortright said. (AP)

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— REDSKINS GM BRUCE ALLEN, ON FRIDAY’S BIG TRADE

Robert Griffin III is likely to become the new face of the Redskins after Washington made a trade to move up to the No. 2 pick in the draft. Andrew Luck is expected to go No. 1.

‘The Search Is Over’ Redskins hope big trade to draft Griffin solves QB problems J^[ H[Zia_di Redskins receiver Anthony Armstrong, who hopes to be catching passes soon from Robert Griffin III, tweeted that “Stock in Superman socks just sky rocketed.” Especially if someone can make them in burgundy and gold. More pertinent was the reaction from someone who figures to be blocking for the Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor. “The search is over, I guess,” guard Kory Lichtensteiger said. If it is, it took long enough. And it certainly cost a lot. But if Griffin can solidify the quarterback position for the next decade and lift the Redskins out of their long funk, it undoubtedly will have been worth the price. The Redskins and St. Louis Rams agreed to a deal for Washington to move into the No. 2 overall

spot in next month’s NFL draft. The Redskins will give up a breathtaking three first-round selections — this year’s No. 6 overall, plus firstrounders in 2013 and 2014 — plus a second-round pick this year in the swap, which must be approved by the NFL and can’t be completed under league rules until free agency begins Tuesday. It allows the Redskins to leapfrog all other teams that had an interest in Griffin, especially the quarterback-needy Cleveland Browns. The Indianapolis Colts are expected to take Andrew Luck with the No. 1 choice. It’s a bold — some would say

desperate — move by a team that has been repeatedly frustrated in its search for a franchise quarterback. The Redskins have started 21 quarterbacks over the last 19 seasons, with only three playoff appearances to show for it. The move came after it became increasingly unlikely that the Redskins would be able to sign Peyton Manning. “It’s been tough, and I feel for our fans, and in many times we haven’t been successful, and we’re trying to get it right.” Redskins GM Bruce Allen said. “And I think we had a big step to get it right.” They have ﬁnished in last place in the NFC East for four years run-

ning, leading to a slow erosion of a fan base long known as one of the most passionate in the NFL. But Grifﬁn has the personality — just look at the Superman socks he wore while accepting the Heisman Trophy last year — and the talent to re-energize the faithful. In Washington, he would work under Mike Shanahan, whose legacy is on the line. Shanahan has won only one playoff game since John Elway retired after capturing the second of back-to-back Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos in 1998, and he hasn’t been to the playoffs in his last ﬁve seasons as a coach. JOSEPH WHITE (AP)

7 9ecfWh_ied The Redskins’ blockbuster trade with the Rams brought comparisons to the 2004 draftday deal in which the San Diego Chargers, after selecting quarterback Eli Manning first overall, traded him to the New York Giants. The Chargers got quarterback Philip Rivers, drafted fourth overall that day by the Giants, plus first-, third- and fifth-round picks in that draft and the one that followed. The Giants were criticized for surrendering so much to get Manning; and the Chargers did well with their picks, selecting kicker Nate Kaeding and linebacker Shawne Merriman, and trading for offensive lineman Roman Oben. But Manning has since won two Super Bowls with the Giants. (THE WASHINGTON POST )

I always took Dan Snyder for a Slytherin. It turns out the Redskins’ owner is a member of Gryffindor at heart. Trying to capture some of Harry Potter’s magic, Washington on Friday agreed to send three first-round picks and a secondround selection to the St. Louis Rams for the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft. Assuming the Colts 8o CWjj take Andrew Luck with Im[died the top pick, the Redskins will then rest their fortunes in Robert Griffin III. Most experts agree the Heisman Trophy winner is an NFL star in the making. He set all sorts of records at Baylor, and he has all the skills necessary to be a Pro Bowl quarterback.

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W^[WZ in person. With some programs, distance learners have the option of going to the main campus or a satellite campus for classes. Jarrett took several courses that way but prefers a virtual setting. “With online, after a long day of work, you don’t have to then go sit in class for three hours,” he says. Instructors post discussion topics, assignments and videos of oncampus lectures online, and often hold chats or videoconferences that students can participate in live or watch later. Students hold discussions, collaborate with classmates and submit work through the website.

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Tim Jarrett, of Catonsville, Md., used to attend classes at Johns Hopkins University’s campus, but he now prefers to take classes online for his master’s degree.

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though he could easily take classes at his school’s brick-and-mortar campus. Jarrett has a full-time job managing software developers at Johns Hopkins University’s Engineering for Professionals (EP) program. Part time, he works toward a master’s degree in computer science through the same program. Even though he’s attended classes on campus in the past, Jarrett prefers to learn online. “What I like about the online class, especially compared to EP’s other face-to-

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face classes, is the flexibility,” Jarrett says. Eighty-nine percent of the nation’s four-year public institutions and 60 percent of four-year private schools offer online classes, according to a pair of Pew Research Center surveys from spring 2011. More than half of those schools offer students the chance to complete a full degree online. Some students choose to study online because they have a full-time job or family obligations; others study online simply because it’s convenient. Money is rarely a factor: Most schools charge the same tuition regardless of whether the student takes the class online or

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING, WHICH OFFERS AN ONLINE MASTER’S PROGRAM.

Course content typically mirrors its on-site counterpart. For instance, Georgetown’s Department of Nursing offers an online master’s program (Online.nursing.georgetown.edu) that replicates the on-campus structure, says Jeanne Matthews, the department’s interim chairwoman. Clinical work is completed at university-approved sites near where the student lives. “This is a regular Georgetown degree,” Matthews says. “It just happens to be delivered through an online modality. There’s no difference in what the students are expected to do in the time they spend with us.” Online students have access to the same career and academic counseling; libraries; and writing centers as campus-based students. Some programs even invite distance students to come to campus at certain times. University administrators say Continued on page E4

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one thing all Web-based students need to succeed is a lot of self-motivation. “For any students who really need their hand held, they really need someone scaffolding their learning and telling them what to do, I’m not sure that online learning is the best for them,” says Natalie Milman, associate professor of educational technology and coordinator of George Washington University’s fully online Educational Technology Leadership program

(Gwu.edu/~etl). From the schools’ perspectives, online offerings can increase matriculation and name recognition. “You’re trying to reach out to people who couldn’t get to campus otherwise,” says Stephen Ehrmann, GW’s vice provost for teaching and learning. Some of the 7.5 percent of GW students enrolled in online degree programs live as far away as Japan. First offered a year ago, Georgetown’s nursing program has attracted 340 students — many in rural

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Accreditation. Institutions examine one another’s performance using government-approved processes, so “if a program is accredited, it really means something,” says Stephen Ehrmann, vice provost for teaching and learning at the George Washington University. Curriculum. Find a program that meets your learning goals and make sure the platform the school uses to deliver it is easy to navigate and supported technically around the clock, says Mary Kelty, manager of Information Technology and Distance Education at Johns Hopkins University’s Engineering for Professionals program. Faculty. Ask about instructors’ backgrounds in the subject matter and their track record both at the school and in online teaching, Ehrmann says. Also, check out the support system for teachers, says Lisa Powers, a student in GW’s education technology and leadership program. “Some instructors might have a difficult time moving from a traditional lecture-based discussion to an online discussion,” she says. Support. How a school handles services for remote students is important, says Susan Henderson, director of online strategies and programs at EDUCAUSE. “They should be able to expect the same services that an on-campus student receives — except for parking,” she says. “The accrediting agencies actually require that any institution that offers online degree programs be able to provide the same level of services and the same services to their students that a traditional student on campus receives.” S.K.

and underserved areas — in 34 states and the District. “We’ve been able to triple the size of our graduate nursing program since March [of 2011],” Matthews says. But even as online programs grow in popularity, 29 percent of the general public doubts they are as educationally valuable as sitting in a traditional classroom, the Pew surveys found. “I used to be worried about that,” says Jarrett, who enrolled because of the school’s reputation. He’s less concerned about potential employers’ looking askance at his online degree these days. “I think the brand name Johns Hopkins will be what they look at,” he says. Most schools exclude the words “online” or “distance” from transcripts and degrees, so potential employers don’t have to know how they were obtained. When online degrees emerged in the late 1990s, there was a stigma attached to them, says Susan Henderson, director of online strategies and programs at EDUCAUSE

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W^[WZ (Educause.edu), a nonprofit group working to advance higher education through information technology. But advances in technology and meticulous review processes are improving delivery and perceptions of online learning. “I think, in a way, [students who take their courses online] are held to a higher standard than their counterparts that are on campus because I don’t know any of them that have to go through this type of review process,” Henderson says. Still, online study is not for everyone. “There are advantag-

es to being in the same place with other people, whether it’s working together in a lab or going for a beer — a lot of elements of what we call the campus experience,” says GW’s Ehrmann. Lack of face time is a concern for some, but it’s becoming less so, thanks to new technology. “We have Web conferencing, where students can engage with each other and form teams or do group projects, so there’s a lot more technology that allows for collaboration and making them feel part of something and not so isolated,” says

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LYNDA: Learn how to use a wide variety of software programs, including InDesign and Final Cut Pro. Ideal for journalists or communications staffers who want to learn how to make multimedia pieces. Career counselor Melissa Fireman said employees with expertise in cloud computing (particularly Microsoft’s SharePoint software) and Photoshop are in high demand. $25 per month for unlimited classes. Lynda.com.

Desiree Zamora, 25, who works in information technology, is taking courses online through Code Year to expand her skill set in hopes of becoming a website designer.

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performers find an audience. Lacking experience, Demers worried his résumé would be overlooked. So he signed up for a monthlong Mediabistro online course, which taught him how to pitch stories to media outlets, write talking points and conduct interviews. His teacher even helped him craft his résumé and cover letter. “It was a helpful short program that showed me the options out there,” said Demers, 25. “It’s been a launchpad for me.” Demers is one of many Wash-

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ingtonians taking an online class to develop a specific skill. Each of these single-serving courses typically requires less than five hours of work a week and costs, at most, a couple hundred dollars. Many are free, and they are offered by a variety of institutions — graduate schools, professional development organizations and stand-alone companies. Learning to navigate a complicated computer program, speak a language or write a grant application can make the difference between getting an interview and getting ignored. “When you take a class, you can prove competency,” says Washington, D.C., career counselor Melissa Fireman. “And that’s powerful.” Fireman, who runs Washington Career Services, says the key is to scan job postings you’re interested in for a specific skill and then seek out

Rosetta Stone: It’s been around for a while, but language learners still swear by Rosetta Stone, a pain-free way to learn a language at your own pace. $500 for five levels. Rosettastone.com. MIT Open Courseware: A collection of videotaped lectures, notes and exams from courses on a wide range of subjects including anthropology and business management. Check out the classes from the business school for crash courses on finance, data mining and management. Free. Ocw.mit.edu. Graduate School USA: Classes include project management, human resources for government workers and the fundamentals of some basic software programs. Costs vary, between $300 and $500 per course. Graduateschool. edu. Poynter’s News University: Poynter, a journalism think tank, offers a broad range of classes in subjects including graphic design, multimedia production and the basics of war reporting. Classes include one-off programs and semester-long opportunities. Costs vary. Newsu.org. A.E.

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W^[WZ a class that fits. If an employer wants someone who can design a monthly newsletter, take a Photoshop class and highlight it when you summarize your qualifications. That’s what Desiree Zamora, 25, is banking on. Zamora has been working in information technology, but she is looking to expand her skill set. One day, she’d like to design websites.

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She signed up for Code Year, an interactive programming course, after seeing an article in Slate. The weekly courses on JavaScript haven’t been too much of a drain on her time, and she can do them when she wants. “The exercises are short,” she says. “It’s no harder than checking your email.” And, like email, the weekly classes are free. Zach Sims, one of the minds behind Code Year, said he designed the classes to be very manageable. “It’s the new technical literacy,” Sims wrote in an email. “Programming helps to make almost everything easier — it’s simpler for financial analysts to create better models, easier for journalists to data-mine and collect statistics.” Before you start a class, be sure to do your homework. Washington career counselor Karen James Chopra advises her clients to go to informational interviews with professionals in their field before enrolling in any programs. At these interviews, she encourages her clients to ask professionals whether there are any skills that might help them stand out. “Too often people do the training in lieu of the networking and job searching,” she wrote in an email. “Then when the training is done, they still have to do the job searching, and they are out a lot of money.” AMANDA ERICKSON

Jen_Y ;cW_bi WdZ Jen_Y J^ek]^ji ing that everyone is fake-gagging behind his back. Mean but ultimately harmless sniggering over his taste in ties? That information benefits no one. Bury it. That said, if you’re feeling plucky and promise to keep it playful, you could forward one of the emails to your dad’s colleague, signing your name: “Hey, I bought him that tie with my own allowance in fifth grade. He swears it’s his favorite. :-)” No threats, and no glaring at her in the hall later. You also might talk to inhouse techies about recycling email accounts. Ask them to close and archive the toxic account and set up a new one for you, and to do the same for future interns.

6Meha7Zl_Y[ Reader: I’m a college student doing an internship at my dad’s firm, using the email address of a former intern who my dad liked and respected. I stumbled across a series of irreverent emails from the intern to another lawyer — one my dad is friends with — making fun of my dad. I know it would upset my dad if I told him, but I want to drop a hint to his colleague that her mocking words are not as private as she thinks. K A R L A : W hat ’s t he difference between snarky emails and radioactive nuclear waste with a million-year half-life? Nuclear waste stays buried. This question came to both me and personal advice goddess Carolyn Hax. For Carolyn, the answer was a no-brainer on the family front: Say nothing to Dad. Let this nasty secret die. I agree — with qualifications: If they were plotting to sabotage Dad’s career, he needs to know. If he has bad breath, you could alert him to it without even hint-

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How one man’s talent for juggling chaos inspired a new career: professional organizing Scott Roewer, 38 J?JB;0 Certified professional organizer and president of Solutions by Scott (202-249-8330, Solutionsbyscott.com) I7B7HO0 Professional organizers charge, on average, $50 to $150 an hour based on experience and type of project, Roewer says. M>7J >; :E;I0 Roewer cuts through the clutter. One day might find him combing through a company’s paperwork; the next day he might be knee-deep in a closet overflowing with outdated clothing. Roewer starts off with a phone assessment, then tours the space to see which clutter-control methods will work best. Organizing can be messy. “I’m climbing into some very dirty closets and basements and attics,” Roewer says. “It’s often not very pleasant.” And the job requires discretion. “You’re sometimes hearing and see-

ing things that could be very sensitive in nature,” he says. “So you have to be very trustworthy.” Certified by the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers, Roewer must adhere to a code of ethics. If he violates that, his certification could be revoked. Clients find Roewer on the Web or via the National Association of Professional Organizers (Napo.net), of which he is a member. He doesn’t pay for advertising, instead preferring to get his name out through networking, professional organizations and tools like his blog, Declutteryou.com. MEKB: OEK M7DJ J>?I @E85 It’s not enough to keep a

tidy home. An organizer has to be something of a jack-of-all-trades. “I need to know the legal ramifications for keeping certain paperwork; the best way to store and fold cashmere; and how to install closet systems so that they don’t fall out of the wall,” Roewer says. People skills are a must. Organizers work one-on-one with clients and often have to persuade them to get rid of things with sentimental value. “Sometimes people break down emotionally,” he says.

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PETWORTH 3 BR SFH, 1.5BA newly renov, spac. Enclosed gar $1850, voucher honored. Open Sat 12-2. 623 Farragut St NW. Call 202-246-8852 ROLAND PARK APTS. - You can’t beat this location! 4801-15 Texas Ave, SE just steps from Blue Line. 1&2 BR fr $798 + cooking gas/elec.

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2629 Douglas Rd., SE • Washington, DC

1-877-801-4266 2 BRs Starting @ $1100 $

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*Must move in by Mar. 10th

6500 Ronald Rd. • Capitol Heights, MD

3600 Ely Place S.E., Wash. DC 20019

(202) 640-4774

M-F 9-5; SAT 10-2 • Spacious 1 & 2 BR from $850 • Great Location & Off Street Pkng • Electric Entry System • Gov’t & Teacher Discount

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0 application fee • $99 security deposit* 1 bedroom starting from $790

825

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3700 9th Street SE, Washington DC 20032

* Call Mr. Robinson for More Information

(202) 373 - 1900

SE- $1100 for 1BR. All utils inc. Fully renov, 4 blocks from Benning Metro, bus stop 1 block. New: w-w carpet, paint, stove, fridge, countertop, cabinets, sinks. New fixtures in BA. New W/D in downstairs lndry rm. Section 8 welcome. Open House: Sundays 3pm-5pm. Call 301-257-5126 SE - 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, washer/dryer, renovated. Starting at $1400/month. Section 8 ok. Call Tommy 202-744-9872

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Alexander Gardens

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1615 17th St., SE • Washington, DC 20020

202.684.9409

1.877.238.8216

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1.877.870.0243 201 I Street, SW • Washington, DC 20024

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3539 A Street SE Mon-Fri. 9-5. Sat. 10-4 Housing Choice Vouchers welcome where rents are within voucher program limits

Good Credit Earns $

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Security Deposit

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Bus Stop To Metro On-Site 4236 4th St., S.E. #103 Washington, DC 20032 OR SEC. DEP.

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721 Chillum Road • Hyattsville, MD 20783

866-315-8849

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6617 Atwood Street • District Heights, MD 20747 Bethesda/Parkside- Lg sunny 1BR. Metro. Fresh paint. $1375 inc utils, prkg & ammens. NP/NS. Min 1yr. 301-641-0770 or 240-447-3308.

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Off-street parking /Ceiling Fans

Some restrictions apply

1 & 2 BR apts fr. $750 (tenant pays electric)

301-779-1734

Call 202-563-0063 for Special!!! MUST MOVE IN BY 3/31

1 Brs $725* *1 month 2 Brs $825* free for 3 Brs $1350+ approved Bus Stop To Metro On-Site

applicants

125 Ivanhoe St., SW, Washington, DC 20032

Amenities and Features: Welcome to Autumn Woods where you’ll find peace of mind nestled in quiet suburban community. Autumn Woods offers our residents a fresh design and unbeatable access to Downtown Washington, DC. Residents benefit from 24 hour emergency maintenance, on-site parking, bike storage and central laundry center. Located just off of B/W Parkway, the bustling community boasts shopping, dining, fitness center, schools, medical facilities, playgrounds, and parks. METRO Bus Stops are all within walking distance to take you to New Carrollton Metro Station!!!!! 5033 57th Avenue • Bladensburg, MD 20710 301-779-6777

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1829 Belle Haven Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20785

1 MONTH FREE*

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