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Trayon White

DC residents voice support for Trayon White's special election campaign as he proclaims innocence

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Air traffic controller arrested after ‘incident’ at Washington DC area control tower

Health Department Layoffs

Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

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Trump administration concedes Maryland father from El Salvador was mistakenly deported and sent to mega prison

Trees and flowers bloom outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture construction site in this March 18, 2016 file photo. (Courtesy Smithsonian Institution /Michael R. Barnes)

DC museum visitors react to Trump administration plan to remove some exhibits from Smithsonians

Food trucks line a street in D.C.

Price gouging on the National Mall? Beware of unlicensed food trucks

Weather
Dramatic shift in weather for Tuesday, after much needed rain in DC area

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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker speaks through the night to protest Trump's agenda

Lighting the Lamp: Ovechkin looking for a date with destiny

Not just your grandma's hobbies: Teens turn to knitting, baking, even mah-jongg

Layoffs, possible shutdown put contractors in uneasy state

The Washington Monument is seen in the distance as the cherry blossoms bloom along the Tidal Basin

PHOTOS: DC's cherry blossoms in peak bloom

DC's Blossom Kite Festiva;

DC’s Blossom Kite Festival is ‘one of the best spring events of the year’

Cherry blossoms in bloom

Where to see the cherry blossoms — and how long they're here to stay

Cherry blossoms have officially hit their peak bloom

It's official! The cherry blossoms have reached their peak bloom

Two women standing in a colorful room at ARTECHOUSE.

Where to celebrate cherry blossom season in the DC area

Cherry blossom decor in Ambar's Shaw location.

Cherry blossom-themed high tea, cocktails and other treats in the DC area

Cherry blossoms in bloom with the Capitol in the background.

What to know about DC's cherry blossoms

‘I beat cancer’: Make-A-Wish alum on National Wish Month

Learning the history of the DMV, one obscure building at a time

Hundreds turn out near the Capitol for Trans Day of Visibility rally

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Employees returning to work at the NIH are met with songs of support

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A crime spree centered on beauty busted by Fairfax Co. police

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Biographer says the US already had an acting woman president

DC's Blossom Kite Festival rings in peak bloom at the National Mall

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Cherry blossom peak bloom is finally here in the DC area!

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Here are the finalists for the Neal Augenstein Impression Challenge

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How this Maryland college student turns rubber bands into batteries

Driver remembers crossing Baltimore's Key Bridge right before it collapsed

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Maryland education faces $418M ‘catastrophic’ loss in pandemic-era relief funds

There will be several occasions in April when Earthshine could be seen on the Moon.

What’s Up In the sky for April 2025? Venus, Lyrids Meteor Shower and more

Montgomery County police cruiser

Potomac man hid in grandmother's bedroom closet before attacking and killing her, police say

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Hooters restaurant chain, known for skimpy wait-staff outfits, files for bankruptcy protection

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'Make-A-Wish wanted me to have a good life': Alum describes importance of program during National Wish Month

Close up rear view of female student study distant at home on computer, engaged in group webcam lecture or lesson. Woman speak talk on video call with diverse colleagues, have online team meeting.

Nonprofits urged to air their concerns in virtual town hall with Maryland senators

Thyroid ablation at GW Hospital

Insight by George Washington University Hospital

With the Capitol in the background, Kali wears a trans equality flag in her hair while attending a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington."I'm here because I'm trans and it's a day to be visible," she said, "our rights, everyone's rights, are under attack." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Hundreds turn out near the Capitol for Trans Day of Visibility rally

Navigating federal retirement benefits and government downsizing

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Trayon White seated

Former DC Council member Trayon White tells WTOP he’ll be running for open Ward 8 seat

People with signs supporting federal workers

'It's really special': Returning NIH workers greeted with thanks and songs of support

Government Transparency Encrypted Apps

Data Doctors: Signal vs WhatsApp — should you switch?

Capitol Riot Pardon

Trump pardons Virginia veteran convicted in Capitol riot

TV-Wheel of Fortune

Pat Sajak returns for his final spin on 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune'

Two people participate in a job interview.

Three 'sneaky tests' HR managers use during job interviews

Job fair hosted at Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland

Job fair in Md. for federal scientists draws big waitlist

Schools Sex Assaults

Fairfax Co. to launch pilot program for later middle school start times

The top real estate tip someone who sells DC mansions has for any home seller

Schools Sex Assaults

Fairfax Co. to launch pilot program for later middle school start times

Homes-Spring Refreshes

Detox your closet — and make some money, too

County News

Trayon White on DC special election: ‘Once I get on the ballot, it’s gonna be a problem for everyone’

Dramatic shift in weather for Tuesday, after much needed rain in DC area

Air traffic controller arrested after ‘incident’ at Washington DC area control tower

DC museum visitors react to Trump administration plan to remove some exhibits from Smithsonians

‘I don’t even know what I paid’: Tourist hot spots in DC plagued by unlicensed food trucks

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Do women and men get paid equally for the same job in the DC region?

Panda keeper feeds a panda

Panda-monium … closer than you've ever been before: Tag along with National Zoo panda keepers!

VIDEOS

Trump Kennedy Center

What is the future of the Kennedy Center?

Trump Cabinet Bessent

Sen. Mark Warner on ‘Face the Nation'

DC police boat

Good Samaritans reportedly pull driver who crashed into Potomac River to safety

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Visitors walks along the Tidal Basin as cherry trees enter peak bloom this week in Washington

DC's cherry blossoms in peak bloom

Car Review: 2025 GMC Acadia

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Trump keeps talking about running for a third term. The US Constitution says that can't happen

AROUND THE REGION

Khartik Uppalapati speaking

Fairfax Co. teen turns rare disease diagnosis into youth-led support, advocacy

Government

Mexico US Tariffs

Trump has dubbed April 2 'Liberation Day' for his tariffs. Here's what to expect

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AI helping agencies become more proactive to stop improper payments

Insight by IBM

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

Zac Brown Band (Part 2)

Episode 13 — Strength in Unity: One Woman's Mission to Empower MS Warriors

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

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473 | The White House "Signal" Problem

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Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and menopause expert

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