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Child Care at a Crossroads: COVID pandemic exacerbated decline in DC-area child care facilities

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House Republicans make their case for President Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing

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Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore In 'Harry Potter' films, dies at age 82

Port of Baltimore has record year for cargo

DC teens graduate Howard University Hospital anti-violence program

Maryland Board of Education may change how the state tracks students’ college readiness

DC is among leaders for electric vehicle sales

Federal employees will pay 7.7% more toward health premiums in 2024

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2 men killed, 3 hospitalized after shooting in Northeast DC

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Man wanted in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere is arrested, police say

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The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US

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Ayers Variety & Hardware in Arlington, Virginia, is a decades-old family-owned business.

'More than just a business': Arlington hardware store has strong local connection

Michael Bowles will be held without bond until his murder trial for killing his father. The trial begins in September 2018 in Loudoun County Circuit Court. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

Defense responds to special education teacher's claim that former Loudoun Co. superintendent retaliated against her

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Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip

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Twist yourself into a Bavarian pretzel dancing to polka at Oktoberfest in Tysons

DC police call for liquor license to be revoked after nightclub shooting leaves 1 dead

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Latin dance pop ups 'bringing people together' through shared language of movement in DC

Super Harvest Full Moon to shine down on DC area Thursday and Friday

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Virginia Democrats warn Republicans will ban abortion; GOP says their rhetoric is fearmongering

Pamela A. Smith takes the oath as the Metropolitan Police Department's acting chief. (Courtesy DC government)

In the hot seat, DC's acting police chief makes case for her leadership

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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into back of Virginia Department of Transportation truck on I-95

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Port of Baltimore has record year for cargo

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Koepka only identifies with 3 letters at Ryder Cup: USA, not LIV

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony live this year, with Elton John and Chris Stapleton performing

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Montgomery Co. Council bans gas-powered leaf blowers

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Ukraine-born Georgetown professor receives top honors from the Ukrainian President

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