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Montgomery County Executive Elrich says federal downsizing, cuts had profound impact in 2025

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2025's economic bottom line, from tariffs to the K-shaped economy

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Parents of teen killed by counterfeit pills finally get justice for son

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How 2025’s passenger jet, chopper crash near Reagan National has, and continues to change DC airspace

Former nonbeliever helps Santa answer letters in Maryland

Judge allows Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free while she considers immigration issues

Incoming interim police chief on the future of the investigation into DC's crime numbers

The nearly complete skull of a dinosaur is now on display at the Smithsonian

HERO Act signed, ensuring faster, increased benefits for families of fallen first responders

DC police Chief Smith gives fiery speech at walkout ceremony

Penny ‘funeral’ brings hundreds to Lincoln Memorial

BWI Marshall Airport nearly $500M expansion project set to open in January

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Prince William Co. schools accidentally shares student, parent data with third-party partner

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Christmas tree catches fire in Bethesda home, leaving 4 injured

The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center serves as the administrative office facility for Prince William County Schools.

Taxes to data centers: Prince William Board of County Supervisors revisits 2025 accomplishments

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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

The Department of Veterans Affairs motto is to "care for him who shall have borne the battle." Since 1865, that's been the country's promise. But a new Inspector General report raises serious doubts about whether the VA has enough staff to keep it. Dr. Celine Gounder has details.

Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban

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Northern Virginia to see its third special election as House District 17 opens up for new delegate

Expert Edition: How to tackle complex federal cyber challenges

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Two injured in Anne Arundel County shooting by immigration officer

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Russia Smartphone Shutdowns

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America 250 New Year's Eve Ball

Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday

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How many is 96,000? Key housing number cited by Md. Gov. Moore is hard to explain

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Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026

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Use it or lose it: Making the most of those FSA funds before year's end

New Legacy Books

Fairfax County launches new way to recycle unwanted books

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In year-end interview, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says DC region hit hardest by Trump policies in 2025

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'Complete disgrace': Democratic lawmaker sues to challenge Kennedy Center's name change

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Maryland universities saw international student enrollment decline over past year

US Park Police officer critically injured after being struck on BW Parkway

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Kwanzaa is here and there are several ways to celebrate in the DC area

The National Building Museum's Winter Skate Spectacular is a unique indoor skating experience hosted in the museum's Great Hall.

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Interim CHief Jeffery Carroll with Mayor Bowser

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Penny ‘funeral’ brings hundreds to Lincoln Memorial

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