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Kenyan McDuffie announces resignation from DC Council

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Fox rescued in Fairfax County after being stuck in fence

White House Ballroom

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security

APTOPIX Congress

WATCH LIVE: Statue of Virginia teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns unveiled at US Capitol

Director Rob Reiner attends the premiere for "LBJ" on day 8 of the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, in Toronto. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP)

Killings of Rob Reiner and his wife stun Hollywood as son skips court appearance for medical reasons

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Potomac Mills to welcome new pickleball club in Woodbridge

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Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

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What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect

Festival of lights shine bright inside Hanukkah pop-up bar in DC's Shaw neighborhood

Maryland senator drops Prince George’s County schools job amid ethics concerns

US Botanic Garden's annual model train holiday display returns with a prehistoric twist

‘In the dark:’ Retiring federal employees face major delays

Voters waiting to cast their ballot in Fairfax County

Virginia voters nominate candidates in Fairfax, Prince William ahead of January special election

The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

Virgina classroom with desks. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Virginia Department of Education projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years

A warning about a new gift card scam called draining

White House ballroom construction

Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans

Australia Shooting

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group

Photos of Ashley Dickinson and Joshua Frazier

Man found guilty a 2nd time in retrial for 'execution style' double murder in Montgomery Co.

Mahjong is surging in the DC area, and ‘everybody’s playing’

Festival of lights shine bright inside Hanukkah pop-up bar in DC's Shaw neighborhood

Celebrate Christmas with dinos, trains and holiday plants at the US Botanic Garden

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Bowser slams ‘politically motivated’ House committee report on DC crime data

Residents at Marylander Condominiums say they've been 'freezing' since Thanksgiving

How the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak

Planned affordable housing project in Arlington will be ‘disability forward’

Olympian Katie Ledecky beats her own American record in 1650 freestyle event

Fans react to John Cena’s final match in DC

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

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Decorative holiday star at a D.C. holiday market

Jordans, iMac and a trip to Germany: DC holiday market visitors recount priciest gifts

Exactly 1,435 couples locked lips on Saturday at Anthem Row to break the world record. (Courtesy Downtown DC BID)

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Cocktails are served during the Prada Forum Shops at Caesars store opening event on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Prada The Forum Shops at Caesars)

Where to party on New Year's Eve in the DC area

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Pet of the Week: Panther and Caboose are ready for their forever home!

A picture of a blood pressure monitor, a red heart, and a stethscope.

Why do heart issues spike around the holidays? A Maryland doctor has tips on what to look out for

woman police chief watches as woman mayor speaks at podium

Bowser slams 'politically motivated' House committee report on DC crime data

Risk & Compliance Exchange 2025: HCLSoftware’s Mike Khusid on continuous, automated security processes

Insight by HCLSoftware

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt celebrates with teammates

Four Downs with the Commanders: Shutting down Jayden Daniels after snapping a slide

Learn about programs offering no-cost energy conservation kits and rebates for qualifying appliances

Insight by Washington Gas

Prince George's County Police Department Police Plaza sign

Crime is down, recruit class size is up, says Prince George's County police

Prince George's County police cruiser

WATCH: Maryland country experiences crime drop and other Top Local headlines

There are several simple steps that you can take to keep your winter energy bill in check. (Thinkstock)

Some ways you can save money and still keep your house warm

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Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says

man stands heavily bundled in winter clothing outside apartment building

‘We’re doing all we can’: Prince George's Co. Council member responds to Marylander Condominiums crisis

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DC using digital signs to encourage people to slow down along bustling trail

A cab driver was killed and two other adults were seriously injured in a crash on Dec. 15, 2025.

Cab driver dead, 2 others injured after multivehicle crash involving Metrobus on Rt. 1

Brown University Shooting

Virginia teen killed in Brown University shooting

County News

Kenyan McDuffie announces resignation from DC Council

Fox rescued in Fairfax County after being stuck in fence

Potomac Mills to welcome new pickleball club in Woodbridge

Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art

Festival of lights shine bright inside Hanukkah pop-up bar in DC’s Shaw neighborhood

Women playing mahjong

This Chinese table game, described as ‘the new pickleball,’ is surging in the DC area

A D.C. tour guide is constantly trying to expand his knowledge of the District's history and impart those facts on his guests -- all while riding a segway.

This Segway tour guide wants to teach even DC natives something new

Alpacas

Md. alpaca farm helps celebrate the holiday season with 'Fleece' Navidad events

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This WTOP Beer of the Week is reminiscent of rich German malts

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WATCH: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

WATCH: Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle in annual Thanksgiving tradition

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2025 Pets of the Week

Remembering the stars who've died this year

Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid trim

Car Review: Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid

WORLD

APTOPIX Australia Shooting

'Hiding while bullets were just whizzing right by': DC rabbi's family was on Australia beach during Hanukkah attack

Sports

Broncos Commanders Football

Jayden Daniels is being shut down by the Commanders for the last three games

Health & Fitness

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'It can sneak up on you': Navigating grief during the holidays

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Insight by Washington Gas

22 Hours: A Second Look

Part 2: Megan Cloherty Talks with Gardens of Evil Host Mike King

When purpose defines your business plan

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

'Movin' Out'

WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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Marni Battista, life design coach and author of Your Radical Living Challenge

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