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Army Ten-Miler 2012 Sells Out in Record Time

 

From Matt Hagan: Another record-breaking milestone! The 2012 Army Ten-Miler (ATM) filled its 30,000 runner field in a record time. ATM officials announced today that the 28th annual race shattered all previous race registration records for both the priority and general registrations. The highly anticipated race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21 in Washington, DC at the U.S. Pentagon.

Metro New Bike & Ride Facility Opens

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WUSA) -- Metro opened its first Bike & Ride facility on Tuesday. 

The facility can hold more than 100 bikes and requires riders to use an access card to enter the room on the first level of the College Park Metro parking garage. It also has security cameras, an emergency callbox and LED lighting. A bike repair stand outside the garage has a few tools to make quick repairs.

In a month-long testing period, a group of people tried out out the new system and provided comments and suggestions.

Use of the facility costs between 2 to 5 cents per hour, says Metro, and there is a one-time $5 charge for "new customer ID verification."

Check out the Metro video about Bike & Ride Below.

University Police Nab Phone Thief After Cop Poses As Victim

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WUSA) -- University of Maryland Police say they caught a cell phone thief after an officer and the victim switched places to meet a man claiming he could sell the phone back to the victim.

According to university police, a 19-year-old man (who is not a student at the university) said that he had dropped his cell phone at the front entrance of Charles Hall on Sunday night. He told them he sent a text message from his friend's phone to his phone requesting that anyone who had found the phone to return it.

University police say 30-year-old William Aparicio Villacorta replied that the victim could buy the phone back for $150. Aparicio Villacorta agreed to meet the victim at a College Park business. 

Prince George's County to Host 2012 Housing Fair

Prince George's County to Host 2012 Housing Fair

The Prince George’s County 2012 Housing Fair will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex.

The housing fair is one of the most successful events in the county, and this year will offer its first Housing Lottery.

Pre-qualified candidates can enter into a lottery drawing to purchase a home in Prince George’s County for a substantially reduced price.

In addition, The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development will provide a 5% down payment and closing costs for the home.

To apply, visit www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/dhcd/houselottery. The application deadline is May 18, 2012 and you must be present at the Housing Fair to win.