Storm strikes Mid-Atlantic; 250,000 without power

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | 7:47 p.m. CST

WASHINGTON — A winter storm marched into the Mid-Atlantic region Wednesday, dumping nearly two feet of snow in some places and knocking out power to about 250,000 homes and businesses. It largely spared the nation's capital, which was expecting much worse and had all but shut down.

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