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Fauquier Co. backed Trump, again: How do voters feel the president is doing?

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore listens during a news conference after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on July 03, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Democratic governors, including Maryland's Wes Moore, disinvited from traditionally bipartisan White House gatherings

Super Bowl Football

Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

Super Bowl Football

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

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How ‘Heated Rivalry’ is sparking new conversations about queer visibility on the ice in DC

Barry Wilburn

Barry Wilburn, a Super Bowl-winning defensive back for Washington, dies at age 62

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Monks' 'Walk for Peace to DC': Road closures to know about

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Books the DC Public Library recommends for Black History Month

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Prince William offers support for Epstein's victims as fresh disclosures reveal extent of his crimes

Virginia native Ilia Malinin’s stunning free skate secures US figure skating team gold at Milan Cortina Olympics

'That's crazy': Mountain of 'snowcrete' built at RFK parking lot

DHS IG auditing ICE hiring, use of biometric data

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Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

Milan Cortina Olympics Alpine Skiing

Breezy Johnson's winding road leads to Olympic downhill gold for US on day marred by Vonn's crash

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DC-area sports fans gather to watch Winter Olympics at local bars

Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with a multi-site ceremony for a spread-out Winter Games

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Meet the DC-area athletes competing in the Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina is going for Olympic fashion gold. Take a look at some eye-popping outfits

Super Bowl Sunday chaos keeps this pizzeria busy and fun

Mountain of 'snowcrete' built at RFK parking lot

Fans gather to watch Winter Olympics at DC-area bars

DC now issuing fines for uncleared sidewalks

Acrobat Red Panda earns reputation as GOAT of halftime performers

Laid‑off Washington Post staff rally outside DC headquarters after massive cuts

This Smithsonian greenhouse has some of the world's rarest plants

Snow, ice continue to cause major headaches for Montgomery Co. commuters

Md. dog rescued from DC trash chute

Va. church left without prayer space after snow-covered roof collapses

Viral hit ‘Little Miss Perfect’ debuting as full-length musical in Maryland

Md. woman to serve 2 years in prison after crash that killed NFL draftee

This National Gallery curator uses Gen Z slang to interest new art lovers

DC Public Works crews struggle to pick up trash in icy conditions

How the DC region is handling 'snowcrete'

Why NASA moved Artemis II launch window back a month

DC’s National Zoo welcomes newborn Asian elephant

Dominion Energy, NOVA Parks reach agreement on tree cutting along W&OD Trail

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Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

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FBI reports progress dismantling overseas scam rings through local tips and global cooperation

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'Super crazy, but it's fun': Working at Ledo Pizza on Super Bowl Sunday

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Stereophonic, the most Tony-nominated play of all time, comes to National Theatre

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2 firefighters injured in Southeast DC house fire after porch collapse prompts mayday call

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Styling hair and robbing banks: The life lessons of K.J. Hughes' parents

Personalized federal health systems: A scalable approach

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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper

High-tech treatment for shoulder conditions at GW Hospital

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'There's a lot of frustration': Wootton parents continue fight to keep high school in Rockville

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'It's a piece of UMD': Limited edition watch created with pieces of the old Cole Field House

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No one wants data centers in their neighborhood — is space really the answer?

A recently placed warning sign is seen at the sight of a massive pipe rupture, as sewage flows into the Potomac River, right, in Glen Echo, Md., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. A massive pipe that moves millions of gallons of sewage has ruptured and sent wastewater flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washington, polluting it ahead of a major winter storm that has repair crews scrambling. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

DC Water says it will take longer to repair broken sewer pipe in Potomac River spill

Prince George’s Co. seeks new owner to redevelop abandoned Glenn Dale Hospital site

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Monks’ ‘Walk for Peace to DC’: Road closures to know about

How ‘Heated Rivalry’ is sparking new conversations about queer visibility on the ice in DC

Books the DC Public Library recommends for Black History Month

Democratic governors, including Maryland’s Wes Moore, disinvited from traditionally bipartisan White House gatherings

Fauquier Co. backed Trump, again: How do voters feel the president is doing?

Miami Red Panda

‘I didn’t quit’: Acrobat Red Panda captivates crowd at halftime in College Park

Washington Post

‘Deep and profound sadness’: Washington Post sports reporter shares emotions after mass layoffs at the paper

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This Smithsonian greenhouse contains obscure and exotic plants from around the world

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NBC's Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother’s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

WATCH: What is a 'ghost student" scam and how did this Maryland family become a victim of it?

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This WTOP Beer of the Week pares well with curries and Caesar salad

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Barry Wilburn

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When to take action to clear ice and snow from your home's roof

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Washington Daily Life

Congressional report: National Guard in DC has cost taxpayers $330 million

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DC starts issuing fines for businesses, residents who haven’t cleared sidewalks

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Advanced surgical care with a personal touch at GW Hospital

Advanced surgical care with a personal touch at GW Hospital

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Total Wine & More’s David Trone: The strategies behind a $6B retail giant

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

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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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