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WSSC workers distribute water in Cheverly, Md., on Saturday during a boil water advisory for parts of Prince George's County.

Boil water advisory in effect for Prince George's Co. towns after water main break

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Take a look inside Dulles Airport’s upcoming concourse

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Politics makes dating tough for Gen Z, poll shows

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Ex-robber turned Georgetown law professor convicted of domestic violence

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Wednesday's dramatic lightning display featured 26,000 strikes across the region

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue apologizes after baseball field was swamped with water

DC Black Restaurant Week spotlights minority-owned businesses

What to know about the 'juvenile curfew zone' in DC's U Street corridor this weekend

FBI agent found guilty of raping 3 women after luring them with free tattoos

Man whose car struck crowd outside Los Angeles club, injuring 30, was shot, attacked by crowd

Trump’s ‘Schedule G’ broadens scope for agencies to hire political appointees

When school boards and superintendents split, hefty payouts can follow

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‘We’re super excited’: Women’s Pro Baseball League prepares for its open tryouts in DC

APTOPIX Trump Inauguration

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties

Holly Wirth, supporters of Mamta Kafle Bhatt

Family of missing Manassas Park mother disappointed that husband’s trial delayed to fall 2026

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Casino revenue funds senior assistance program in Prince George's Co.

Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV

Local doctor explains causes, treatments for chronic venous insufficiency after Trump is diagnosed

Remembering Mattie Stepanek on his 35th birthday

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Woodbridge man armed with crossbow near Potomac Mills mall shot, killed by police

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Tips to keep DC-area children safe around pools, beaches and other bodies of water this summer

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Department of Justice officially opens investigation into George Mason employment practices

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DC prepares to host tryouts for new women’s baseball league

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Trial for husband of missing Manassas woman delayed more than a year

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Remembering Mattie Stepanek on his 35th birthday

Nationwide protests begin against Trump’s immigration crackdown and health care cuts

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Prince George’s Co. will study the impact of stores that are ‘not good’ for local health

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These DC firefighters went viral – here’s why they’re grateful for it

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First authentic Greek ice cream shop opens in DC's Georgetown

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Residents react to Trayon White being voted back to the DC Council

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Jury gets case in involuntary manslaughter trial for technician in deadly Sterling home explosion

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Highway crews detail flash flooding issues caused by torrential rainfall

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Pet of the Week: Surfer Cooler!

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Nationals fans toast fired GM Mike Rizzo with drinks he bought

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The crews trying to convince you DC isn’t so dirty

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Exploring every DC neighborhood with Austin Graff!

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32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group's food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say

Virginia Explosives Arrest

Virginia man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guilty

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Man dies after heavy weight-training chain around neck pulls him into MRI machine

Leading-edge neurosurgery with a personal touch at GW Hospital

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Training Facility Exposion

Training facility blast kills 3 LA deputies in one of sheriff's department's worst losses of life

A full-circle approach to enterprise technology needs to center on mission

Insight by Future Tech Enterprise

Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. (D-Ward 8) is seen during a city council meeting in Washington, DC on February 07, 2023.

Before winning reelection bid, DC Council member Trayon White apparently used AI political ad

Trump

Congress approves Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

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DC Getaway: Escape to Cape May, New Jersey’s Seaside Charm at La Mer Beachfront Resort

Step up into this 2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury. Even though it's a huge truck-based SUV.

Car Review: Lexus’ big SUV is reliably extravagant

Congress Tax Cuts

Senate panel takes major step to keep FBI headquarters in DC, instead of moving to Md.

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Prince George’s Co. will study impact of stores that are 'not good' for local health

Lotus blooms at Kenilworth Park.

Things to do in the DC area: Lotus and Water Lily Festival, National Cannabis Festival … and more!

Financial Wellness-Economic Uncertainty-Tips

Data Doctors: How to evaluate laptop battery life

County News

Once again, pouring rain, storms hit DC region, which could lead to floods

Boil water advisory in effect for Prince George’s Co. towns after water main break

Politics makes dating tough for Gen Z, poll shows

Joey Logano set to become youngest driver in NASCAR with 600 starts. How much does he have left?

Ex-robber turned Georgetown law professor convicted of domestic violence

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How to score free ice cream on Sunday, National Ice Cream Day

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'You can't spray your way out of the problem': Md. winemaker on fighting spotted lanternflies

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DC firefighters go viral, hope to inspire young girls to pursue the job

VIDEOS

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This Beer of the Week pairs well with spicy foods

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Barack, Michelle Obama address divorce rumors

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Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon lodge

PHOTO GALLERIES

Step up into this 2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury. Even though it's a huge truck-based SUV.

Car Review: 2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury

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Pet of the Week: Meet Surfer Cooler!

France Fashion Birkin Bag Auction

The prototype for fashion’s must-have accessory sells for over $10 million

WORLD

Russia Ukraine War

Russia pounds Ukraine with over 300 drones, killing 1 in Odesa

ANALYSIS

China US Cyber Attacks

Cyber threats, regional chaos, and strategic drift undermining U.S. power

IN THE DISTRICT

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DC moves one step closer to ranked choice voting

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