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WTOP’s Top 5 morning stories

By WTOP Staff

Good morning, Washington area — Five stories to keep you informed and get you going:

Quicker commutes will take a literal toll: More transportation leaders are putting stock in tolls as the way to keep traffic-choked areas like the Capital region moving. “Basically, tolls are the future,” Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton says. http://bit.ly/HAchVK

Maryland to bar employers from social media passwords: Employers in Maryland won’t be able to ask for employees’ passwords to Facebook, Twitter or any other social media account. http://bit.ly/HAcqIP

Names proposed for 8 new Silver Line stations: After gathering 16,000 responses in an online survey and through a series of public hearings, Fairfax County now has a list of recommendations. http://bit.ly/HAcHeP

Trayvon Martin case raises issue of racial profiling: The death of black teenager Trayvon Martin inspired a community meeting in D.C. Tuesday night. http://bit.ly/HAda0s

Vintage Md. car is fit for Hollywood greats (VIDEO): WTOP’s David Burd finds amazing things while he waits for his work assignments. This is one of them. http://bit.ly/HAcS9V

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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