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U.Md. picks Buzz Williams as next men's basketball coach following Kevin Willard's departure

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

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DC’s Bar Chinois opens in Crystal City next month

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

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Are those younger colleagues streaming movies and shows while they should be working?

Health Department Layoffs

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

$7 million payment to substitute among issues in Prince George’s schools audit

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

Atlantic Union completes $1.3B acquisition of Maryland’s Sandy Spring

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

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

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

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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

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Tourist hot spots in DC plagued by unlicensed food trucks

‘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

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Here’s a look at the new design of the Key Bridge

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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Big changes ahead for the Chesapeake Baysox Stadium

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How this Maryland college student turns rubber bands into batteries

Washington Nationals open 2025 season vs. Phillies

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

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Booker Senate Speech

New Jersey Sen. Booker presses his marathon speech against Trump's agenda past 20 hours and counting

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DC restaurant association calls on city council to repeal Initiative 82

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Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Nelson and Charley are the Pets of the Week!

Bonus Pets of the Week! Learn how you can adopt Nelson or Charley today!

In the morning before an Inauguration, Pennsylvania Ave damp with rain shows the blue line of the parade route from the United States Capitol Building, in Washington DC.

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

Capitals-Ovechkin And Gretzky Hockey

Lighting the Lamp: Caps conclude season with goals in their grasp

Thyroid ablation at GW Hospital

Insight by George Washington University Hospital

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Meet DC's best-dressed realtor, history buff and internet personality

Navigating federal retirement benefits and government downsizing

Insight by FEBA

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

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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

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Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

little boy smiles in a photo

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

Montgomery County police cruiser

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

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

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

Government Transparency Encrypted Apps

Data Doctors: Signal vs WhatsApp — should you switch?

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

Job fair hosted at Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland

Job fair in Md. for federal scientists draws big waitlist

County News

Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

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

U.Md. picks Buzz Williams as next men’s basketball coach following Kevin Willard’s departure

$7 million payment to substitute among issues in Prince George’s schools audit

DC’s Bar Chinois opens in Crystal City next month

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

Two people participate in a job interview.

Three 'sneaky tests' HR managers use during job interviews

VIDEOS

Trump Kennedy Center

What is the future of the Kennedy Center?

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Sen. Mark Warner on ‘Face the Nation'

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

PHOTO GALLERIES

Nelson and Charley are the Pets of the Week!

2025 Pet of the Week

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

Business & Finance

Homes-Spring Refreshes

Detox your closet — and make some money, too

AROUND THE REGION

Capitol Riot Pardon

Trump pardons Virginia veteran convicted in Capitol riot

Government

Mexico US Tariffs

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

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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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Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and menopause expert

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