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2 Metro trains strand passengers due to lack of power

DC church condemns attack that saw Black Lives Matter sign burned during pro-Trump rally

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DC Black Lives Matter organizer blames Mayor Bowser, police for allowing Saturday’s protest to turn violent

Department of Employment Services partners with community organization to help DC area youth

VIDEO: Rosslyn skyline changes following hotel implosion

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1 dead in Annandale crash

Water main break snarls traffic on part of Lee Highway in Fairfax

Trump gives most federal employees day off on Christmas Eve

Prince George’s Co. launches scholarship program to build technical talent

College Football Corner: In odd 2020, the other shoe just keeps dropping

Man dies after being hit by train in Baltimore

1 dead, 3 hurt in Landover shooting at ‘large gathering’

Open enrollment for Maryland’s health exchange ends

Maryland releases agreement on Purple Line contract disputes

DC-area artist responds after her public display was destroyed in Takoma Park

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Silver Spring water main break floods section of East-West Highway

Maryland revenue better than expected, but state comptroller says more stimulus is needed

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1 dead in Annandale crash

Water main break snarls traffic on part of Lee Highway in Fairfax

VIDEO: Rosslyn skyline changes following hotel implosion

Some Fairfax Co. students returning to virtual learning Monday

Rosslyn hotel set for implosion this weekend, some road closures expected

‘I am concerned’: Prince William Co. health leader advises caution as positivity rate spikes

Arlington Co. accepts $660K dollars in state funding to distribute coronavirus vaccines

2 injured after accident involving a vehicle and train

VCU revenues to fall at least $75M

2 Metro trains disabled Sunday due to lack of power

Precipitation likely Monday, but real snow threat comes Wednesday

DC Black Lives Matter organizer blames Mayor Bowser, police for allowing Saturday’s protest to turn violent

Five members of DC Fire and EMS, including department’s chief, to receive city’s first doses of coronavirus vaccine

Department of Employment Services partners with community organization to help DC area youth

DC church condemns attack that saw Black Lives Matter sign burned during pro-Trump rally

Thousands of Trump supporters rally in DC, clashes ensue with counter-protesters

Ahead of Christmas, DC gets sued by the Catholic Church

DC police locate SUV believed to be connected to shooting of Carmelo Duncan

Arrest made in shooting death of driver in Northeast DC

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Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

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DC-area artist responds after her public display was destroyed in Takoma Park

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Maryland releases agreement on Purple Line contract disputes

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‘I am concerned’: Prince William Co. health leader advises caution as positivity rate spikes

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Arlington Co. accepts $660K dollars in state funding to distribute coronavirus vaccines

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Upcoming coronavirus restrictions in DC, Maryland, Virginia

2 Metro trains disabled Sunday due to lack of power

Precipitation likely Monday, but real snow threat comes Wednesday

DC Black Lives Matter organizer blames Mayor Bowser, police for allowing Saturday’s protest to turn violent

College Football Corner: In odd 2020, the other shoe just keeps dropping

Five members of DC Fire and EMS, including department’s chief, to receive city’s first doses of coronavirus vaccine

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VIDEO: Rosslyn skyline changes following hotel implosion

Rosslyn hotel set for implosion this weekend, some road closures expected

Arlington Co. accepts $660K dollars in state funding to distribute coronavirus vaccines

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Man dies after being hit by train in Baltimore

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Baltimore’s new mayor: Goal is to ‘preserve’ people’s lives

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Charles County schools buffer blow of failing grades — for now

Charles County sheriff’s corporal dies of COVID-19 complications

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Charles County weighs tougher COVID-19 restrictions amid rising infections

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1 dead in Annandale crash

Water main break snarls traffic on part of Lee Highway in Fairfax

Some Fairfax Co. students returning to virtual learning Monday

Fairfax Co. Public Schools plans to respond to uptick in failing grades with new grading policies

Fairfax Co. teachers union says school system rushing reopening plans

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Maryland lawmaker to appeal Hogan case on coronavirus restrictions

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High winds, strong thunderstorms batter region Sunday evening

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Howard Co. apartment fire displaces 5

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Columbia mall shooting leaves Maryland man dead

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Silver Spring water main break floods section of East-West Highway

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Rockville teen hit by car while riding skateboard has died

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Prince George’s Co. to shut down indoor dining amid rise in coronavirus cases

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Heather Mitchell announces campaign for 2nd District House seat

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Stafford Co. elementary student ‘inadvertently’ brings gun to school

Stafford Co. public school employees to get pandemic stipend

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2 Metro trains disabled Sunday due to lack of power

Precipitation likely Monday, but real snow threat comes Wednesday

DC Black Lives Matter organizer blames Mayor Bowser, police for allowing Saturday’s protest to turn violent

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