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Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won't seek reelection next year

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Ships face Houthi-claimed attack in Red Sea as officials say a US warship also fires in self-defense

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MCPS early grade reading scores show improvements

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 03: Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass over Andrew Van Ginkel #43 of the Miami Dolphins during the second half of the game at FedExField on December 03, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They're 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001

Christmas tree suppliers in the Tampa Bay Area are struggling with their tree supply this holiday.

Trees for Troops helps military families celebrate the holiday season

It’s Kennedy Center Honors time for a crop including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

Alabama man sentenced to more than 3 years for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot

Michigan vs Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out

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Youngkin says he's 'extremely worried' about free speech on college campuses

TSP returns bounce back in November

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Maryland set to announce deep cuts to transportation agencies

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Janney Elementary School

DC educator shares reason why over 1 in 4 DCPS teachers said goodbye to the classroom

FILE - Beyonce appears at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. Beyoncé releases a concert film this week titled "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé ." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

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Virginia health department launches new webpage to track syphilis cases

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Baking Connections: How social media fueled a cult-following for Asian-inspired pastries in the DC area

United "Fantasy Flight" from Dulles

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BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, hurling shrapnel and injuring driver

The year-long mission to remember, honor, teach

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DC man sentenced to 16 years for armed carjacking at Southeast gas station

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Montgomery Co. teacher out on leave due to 'antisemitic' social media posts

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Single-vehicle crash in Frederick leaves 1 in critical condition

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DC offers opportunity for eating acorns in Foggy Bottom

A good view of the Dulles airport terminal with the control tower in the background.

2 men caught with guns at Dulles International Airport within 3 days

Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday that inflation could rise further and recession is not off the table.

Jamie Dimon says to be prepared for recession

Toi Moi farmers market

Baking Connections: Unconventional paths to local fame for DC-area Asian-inspired pastry shops

Menomale pizza

After getting broken into again, Northeast DC pizza restaurant owner says city has 'fallen into anarchy'

Laney Barton

Player of the Week: Tuscarora's Laney Barton

Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, drag Santa afternoon tea … and more!

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Maryland proposes new fishing restrictions to protect rockfish

Teenage girl ignoring her mother before Christmas

'Being OK with change': Dealing with grief during the holidays

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It’s Kennedy Center Honors time for a crop including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won’t seek reelection next year

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Alabama man sentenced to more than 3 years for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 riot

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Israel expands Gaza ground offensive, says efforts in south will be ‘no less strength’ than in north

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