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Going to the National Mall for July 4? Expect tighter security, less space and big changes

(Courtesy "By George: It All Comes Down")

Tearing down history? The Founding Fathers did it first, says a new immersive documentary

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Maryland Park and Planning Commission scores victory against Prince George's County

"Sally & Tom," a play currently at the Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Maryland, tells the story of Thomas Jefferson. (Courtesy Kent Kondo)

Inconvenient truths about Thomas Jefferson explored in 'Sally & Tom' at Round House in Bethesda

Iran War Strait of Hormuz

US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship

East Potomac Golf Course

Lawmakers say White House demolition debris at East Potomac Park poses health risk

After criticism, Va. proposes two-year delay in raising school standards

Virginia counselor wins a DC licensing case based on free speech

Rockville man sentenced after setting fire that trapped 4 people inside apartment

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

Tall Ship Providence shuts down in Old Town, may join proposed maritime museum

Mullin says ICE no longer using Navy contract for detention services

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Jawando declares himself winner of Montgomery Co. executive Democratic primary

Election 2026 Maryland

How Maryland’s governor was the big winner on Election Day, besides his own primary

FILE - April McClain-Delaney, Democratic candidate for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, poses for a portrait, Oct. 10, 2024, in Gaithersburg, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Maryland primary election results: McClain Delaney over Trone in MD-6, Boafo wins MD-5, governor's race rematch

Md. primary election 2026: Local results for county executive, councils

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LIVE RESULTS: Maryland primary election 2026

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Will ballot printing errors impact Md. primary elections?

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PHOTOS: Primary election day in Maryland

Election 2026 Maryland

Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking detailed voter data from Maryland

A sorting machine separates sample ballots.

Maryland primary election: A closer look at Montgomery County executive, Prince George's state's attorney races

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Another victory for Democratic socialists in DC, while shadow rep wins crowded at-large council primary

White wins DC delegate primary, saying 'people are tired of losing'

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Md. activist remembered for efforts to preserve, teach segregation history

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Tall Ship Providence shuts down, may have home in proposed maritime museum

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America’s front yard transformed into the ‘Great American State Fair’

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How a Gen Z entrepreneur is bucking lazy stereotypes

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Haymarket cracks down on e-bikes, e-scooters

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Trump kicks off nation’s 250th birthday celebration with a campaign-style rally

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Trump administration beefs up reflecting pool security

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WTOP sports analysts react to Wizards draft

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How Pepco is preparing for summer storms & heatwaves

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You may know about the ‘Red Scare,’ but what about the ‘Lavender Scare?’

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3 new DC restaurants add a twist on the classic steakhouse

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Montgomery Co. student wins Yellowstone trip from America250 essay contest

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On primary election day in Maryland, voters are deciding several highly competitive races

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Meet River, a well-mannered terrier who loves to play

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Where to find this climbable obscure DC memorial

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people stand by newly unveiled plaque for photo opp

'The epitome of good trouble': Md. activist remembered for efforts to preserve, teach segregation history

Search and rescue team in Jamaica.

Northern Va. responders heading to Venezuela to help with earthquake rescue efforts

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Visitors passing a sign quoting Porky the Pig as they leave Six Flags America.

More than 1,000 weigh in on Prince George's Six Flags redevelopment

Supreme Court Weapons Ban

Virginia to appeal judge's ruling blocking assault weapons ban

Justice Department John Bolton

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

America 250: US military’s decades-long cybersecurity push started with wake-up calls

America 250 | In partnership with Knox Systems

Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle

Things to do in the DC area: Giant BBQ Battle, Pride in the Plaza … and more!

Speed to mission: How government can build faster, flexible cloud foundations

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Mel Brooks 100

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The D.C. government’s website got a complete revamp.

DC unveils new government website to ‘eliminate alphabet soup’

WTOP's Beer of the Week: Wheatland Spring Adorn Italian Pilsner

Comedian and actor Danny Jolles spoke to WTOP about his rabid DC sports fanhood and what he wants in his sports coverage. (WTOP/Rob Woodfork)

'My dad said we root for DC sports' — And that was that for comedian Danny Jolles, even from LA

For Sale sign in front of a house

How mom and dad are helping the DC area's first-time buyers

Three people were killed in a crash involving two vehicles on Rock Creek Parkway in Northwest D.C., on March 15, 2023.

Woman sentenced to 29 years for Rock Creek Parkway crash that killed 3

Musicians and artists rally onstage at Lincoln Theater on June 25, 2026, to support the D.C. RESALE Act to cap prices for concert tickets.

Artists and venues hold rally as DC ticket resale bill advances

Election 2026 Maryland

Q&A: Gov. Wes Moore on Maryland redistricting, Trump's mail-in ballots order

A Ferris wheel is seen on the National Mall for the 250 Anniversary celebration, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

'Great American State Fair' kicks off multi-day traffic restrictions

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Why a Civil War-era bank still ranks as a top workplace

Laura Kennington

Laura Kennington: A winning workplace starts with vision and people

Top Workplaces in DC

What makes a workplace great? Top Workplaces winners speak out

Mouse trap

Northwest DC school infested with rodents, educator says

Pepco utility worker

As storms pick up, Pepco readies for storm season and shares ways to save on summer power bills

County News

Tearing down history? The Founding Fathers did it first, says a new immersive documentary

Rockville man sentenced after setting fire that trapped 4 people inside apartment

Virginia counselor wins a DC licensing case based on free speech

Lawmakers say White House demolition debris at East Potomac Park poses health risk

After criticism, Va. proposes two-year delay in raising school standards

WORLD

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Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

Virginia

Downed trees into a house in Burke, Virginia

Fairfax County storm damage caused by microburst wind event, NWS finds

Maryland

Montgomery County police cruiser

Top security job eliminated at Montgomery County Public Schools in budget cuts

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Cloud Exchange 2026: Google Public Sector’s Cameron Groves on how AI agents are reshaping government workflows

Cloud Exchange 2026: Google Public Sector’s Cameron Groves on how AI agents are reshaping government workflows

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America 250: US military’s decades-long cybersecurity push started with wake-up calls

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