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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks with WTOP's Nick Iannelli

Ahead of Md. Senate primary, former Gov. Hogan speaks with WTOP on abortion, campus protests and being called a 'RINO'

Nonprofit DC Central Kitchen marked its 50 millionth meal prepared and served this week. (Courtesy DC Central Kitchen)

DC Central Kitchen hits milestone of 50 million meals served

An aerial image of the Unified Command response operations in Baltimore, Maryland on April 22, 2024. The Key Bridge Response Unified Command priorities are ensuring the safety of the public and first responders, accountability of missing persons, safely restoring transportation infrastructure and commerce, protecting the environment, and supporting the investigation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Rivera)

Next phase of Baltimore Key Bridge cleanup: Small explosions to cut apart steel wreckage

The Old Korean Legation Museum in D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood.

This Logan Circle museum celebrates the cradle of the Korea-US friendship

Montgomery Co. residents, kids lament over arson that destroyed popular Potomac playground

People take photos and look at flowers in the Rose Garden of the White House during the 2015 White House Fall Garden Tours, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Washington. The Washington Monument is seen in the background. The White House opened its gardens and grounds this weekend to visitors to see the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, the South Lawn of the White House and the White House Kitchen Garden. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House opens private gardens to the public for Mother's Day weekend

Ambulance purchase interrupted by scammers leaves Rockville Volunteer Fire Department out $220K

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Virginia health officials launch ‘surveillance system’ for kids sickened by cannabis

Md. company accused of underpaying workers' overtime ordered to issue thousands in back pay

Va. court rules North Carolina Catholic school could fire gay teacher who announced his wedding online

Boil water advisory issued for several Northwest DC neighborhoods

Feds heighten calls to service during Public Service Recognition Week

Loudoun County comic shop hosts free comic book giveaway on Star Wars Day

DC officials explain reasoning behind clearing GW encampment

This 28-year-old Md. man became the ‘Mozart of cheeseburgers’

How Rockville became a hub for Asian Americans in the DC area

Here’s why the National Mall looks like a farm this week

Comedian Marlon Wayans on his 'Robin Williams years'

Rep Jennifer Wexton delivers House speech with text-to-voice app

How close are crews to moving the cargo ship that brought down the Key Bridge in Baltimore?

DC and Ultimate Frisbee: Learn about one of the District’s best professional sports teams

Capital Area Food Bank is growing and needs your help

Taylor Swift course at AU to examine music industry, ticket sales, streaming

Inside Merriweather Post Pavilion's $65 million facelift

Washington Spirit’s Aubrey Kingsbury trades goalkeeping gloves for baking mitts

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Stormy Daniels spars with Trump defense attorney in tense exchange over cash-for-silence transaction

Cropped close up of two men clinking beer glasses together, celebrating at the beer pub. Professional brewers toasting with their beer glasses. Success celebration, oktoberfest festival concept

Things to do in the DC area: Maryland Craft Beer Festival, Mother's Day events … and more!

Workers continue to clear the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the container ship Dali in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26. Authorities have recovered the body of a fifth victim in the Baltimore bridge collapse five weeks ago.

The latest on the Key Bridge collapse and recovery in Baltimore

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How Rockville became a hub for Asian Americans in the DC area

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Kiki Wong attends Utopia Presents The World Premiere Of “Anvil! The Story Of Anvil” At The Saban Theatre on September 22, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for UTOPIA)

Meet The Smashing Pumpkins new guitarist, Kiki Wong

IlluminAsia Festival

8 Asian festivals to enjoy in the DC area during AAPI Heritage Month

Chef Kevin Tien working at Moon Rabbit

DC chefs changing perceptions of Vietnamese cuisine and winning awards while doing it

A stock photo of a Montgomery County Public Schools bus. Dec. 23, 2015. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

There were reports of kids smoking Percocets in this Md. high school bathroom. 'I didn't even know what that was,' parent says

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Ship loaded with aid heads for US-built Gaza pier, but it's unclear when or how it will be delivered

A boeing 737-700 af Air Senegal is pictured on the tarmac in front of a hangar housing the head offices of the company on April 27, 2009. Air Senegal ceased all operations amid an ownership dispute 4 days ago stemming from financial difficulties, between Dakar and the company's majority stakeholder Royal Air Maroc. AFP PHOTO GEORGES GOBET (Photo by Georges GOBET / AFP) (Photo by GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images)

Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people

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Fort Washington man pleads guilty to murdering 87-year-old after door ding

Energy Strategy Series: DC Public Works, DC Water drive toward clean energy with biodiesel

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Residential tax rate increasing as part of approved Fairfax Co. budget

Ogle Middle School Spanish teacher Pedro Gonzalez (right) along with Principal Cameron Millspaugh (left) and University of Maryland Education College Dean Kimberly Griffin (center). (WTOP/John Domen)

It’s teacher appreciation week: U.Md. showed lots of love to 3 alums

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Matt About Town: Loudoun Co. comic store hosts free comic book giveaway on Star Wars Day

National Harbor hosts its Movies on the Potomac series. (Courtesy National Harbor)

National Harbor kicks off Movies on the Potomac with 'Titanic' date night and 'Moana' family night

Police gather at the Suitland Metro station after a person was struck by a Green Line train near there. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Suspect in custody after shooting inside Suitland Metro station, no injuries reported

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House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 08: Karla Silvestre, president of the Montgomery County Board of Education, arrives for a hearing with subcommittee members of the House Education and the Workforce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on May 08, 2024 in Washington, DC. Members of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education subcommittee held the hearing to speak with education workers and a member of the ACLU to discuss cases of antisemitism in K-12 schools. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Montgomery Co. school board president tells Congress antisemitism not tolerated

Damon Gupton conducts "Blockbuster Film Classics." (Courtesy Strathmore)

This TV star is also an orchestra conductor. He's coming to Maryland for a concert of film classics

County News

Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell headlines ‘Broadway in Bethesda’ at Round House Theatre

Police install fencing around former GW encampment; say 11 of 33 arrested identified themselves as students

White House opens private gardens to the public for Mother’s Day weekend

DC Central Kitchen hits milestone of 50 million meals served

Next phase of Baltimore Key Bridge cleanup: Small explosions to cut apart steel wreckage

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The Hunt: The consequences of a U.S. military exit from Niger

Hunter Karametos, 28, of Montgomery County, has been called "the Mozart of cheeseburgers."

How this 28-year-old Md. man became the 'Mozart of cheeseburgers'

Matt About Town: DC’s best pro sports team isn’t one you might know a lot about

Chef Tobias Dorzon speaks before the Prince George's County Council, urging local leaders to support restaurateurs.

From Five Guys to fine dining — Prince George’s chef is honored

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Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

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WTOP’s Beer of the Week will transport you to a tropical paradise

Escaped Circus Elephant

Elephant escapes circus and wanders through Montana town

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Israel Palestinians Campus Protests

How the GW University pro-Palestinian protest evolved

2024 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala

2024 Met Gala

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2024 Pet of the Week

Business & Finance

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How many millionaires are there in DC? Nowhere near as many as NYC

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APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Campus Protests

U.Va. president, police chief explain why 27 were arrested in campus Gaza protest

Local Politics & Elections

David Trone and Angela Alsobrooks

Which Democrat can beat Larry Hogan for open Maryland Senate seat? Here's what the candidates told WTOP

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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

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Episode 11 - John King's Inspiring Journey: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

The Commanders' ideal NFL draft and the potential for another Cup for the Caps

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

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