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1 person dead, US Park Police officer wounded after exchange of gunfire in Northwest DC

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NY governor says no sign of terrorism in car crash, explosion at Rainbow Bridge border crossing

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Israeli official says planned hostage release has been delayed

Anthony Evans' mother wipes away tears at a news conference where she's accompanied by Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy

Maryland man sentenced to life in prison in fatal 2021 Applebee's shooting

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Planes and automobiles: DC-area travelers make their way to their Thanksgiving destinations

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Who’s been munching on the Tidal Basin’s cherry trees?

What Virginia county is magnetic to millennials

Holiday gift guide 2023: Amazing gift ideas for practically everybody that you can find at DC-area small businesses

1960s-era office buildings in Arlington Co. to be redeveloped by new owners

What's open, closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2023 in the DC area

Got family in town for Thanksgiving? Here are 10 new movies to watch in theaters or to stream

USPS says 2,200 rural carriers won’t get regular paycheck on time because of timekeeping errors

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High prices, reduced benefits: Local food bank sees need up, donations down

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What grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving?

Sweet potatoes with marshmallows are a controversial dish.

'The loser on the table': What DC-area residents think about these beloved Thanksgiving side dishes

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Near-record Thanksgiving travel projected for DC region as gas prices continue to drop

Woman Teacher With Female College Students Building Machine In Science Robotics Or Engineering Class

'Girls Going Tech' arrives in Northern Virginia for the first time

Zainab Chaudry

Member of Maryland hate crime commission temporarily suspended for social media posts on Israel-Hamas war

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Busy, historic library on Capitol Hill closing to undergo 2-year renovation

America needs to advance long-term solutions to improve housing supply and affordability

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Trouvaille Brewing Company in Haymarket, Virginia, makes a beer inspired by Buddy the Elf's "spaghetti breakfast." (Courtesy Trouvaille Brewing Company)

Prince William Co. brewery's 'Elf'-inspired beer contains spaghetti, fudge, marshmallows and maple syrup

New energy era demands lots of technology and engineering

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Tonia Wellons, President and CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, speaks during the launch of Thrive Prince George's on Tuesday. (Courtesy Prince George's County)

Prince George's Co. launches new guaranteed income program. Here's who's eligible

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Federal appeals court strikes down Maryland handgun law

Financial Wellness Buy Now Pay Later

More Americans are expected to 'buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk

A four-way stop at the crash site

2 Riverdale Elementary School students fatally struck in Prince George's Co. crosswalk identified

Fill up your tank for less than $2 a gallon for the next week

High School Brawl Vegas

4 Las Vegas high school students charged with murder as adults in classmate's fatal beating

Seneca Valley High School principal Marc Cohen was set to retire at the end of the school year but instead he'll be leaving later this month. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Montgomery County sees a second high school principal leave midyear

Fairfax County single-vehicle crash

Teen driver suspected of DUI hasn't been charged in Fairfax Co. crash that seriously injured 6 other teens

Firefighters battle a blaze at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Western Avenue in Chevy Chase on Nov. 20, 2023. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

'A wonderful part of the community': Fire that tore through Chevy Chase church caused estimated $11.5M in damages

Chaz Nuttycombe, 24, correctly predicted the winners of this year's Virginia election races. He is set to graduate from Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech student looks ahead to career after getting 100% on election predictions

Kaleb Hart

Player of the Week: North Point's Kaleb Hart

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'Just classic but with a little bit of a twist': The horsey set flock to this Chevy Chase boutique

Want to wow this Thanksgiving? Try this DC chef's unique stuffing recipe

The FDR memorial in D.C.

DC's second FDR memorial is often forgotten, and has its own obscure backstory

Allen Gardner

'Almost magical' pacemaker gives Hyattsville man a new lease on life

Charles Bailey, nominee for Montgomery County fire chief. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service)

The man nominated to be Montgomery Co.’s next fire chief says he’ll ‘work with everybody’

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1 person dead, US Park Police officer wounded after exchange of gunfire in Northwest DC

Planes and automobiles: DC-area travelers make their way to their Thanksgiving destinations

2 charged with operating sex ring that catered to wealthy clients will remain behind bars for now

Festival brings dazzling lights to Prince George’s County

Eager beavers: Furry buck-toothed visitors have been munching on Tidal Basin’s famous cherry trees

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2 charged with operating sex ring that catered to wealthy clients will remain behind bars for now

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