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'Could have been handled better': Why Montgomery Co. schools went from 2-hour delay to closing Wednesday

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Police: Texas teacher arrested after driving to Virginia with plans to have sex with a juvenile

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposes $63.1 billion budget with no tax increases

Aide to Lloyd Austin asked ambulance to arrive quietly to defense secretary's home, 911 call shows

'Brazen and absurd': Thieves using 'Jaws of Life' to break into ATMs around DC area

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'Bitterly cold' weather moves into DC area as another snowstorm approaches

It was a historic DC hotel that closed in 2021. Soon, it will reopen as luxury senior living

VHA grants 15% pay raise to HR personnel using Special Salary Rate

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White correctional officers in 'gang' control Hagerstown prison, lawsuit alleges

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The Hunt: What does re-designating Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist organization really mean?

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Tractor-trailer catches fire, closing section of Dulles Greenway in Loudoun Co. for hours

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Complaint alleges American University failed to take action against antisemitism targeting Jewish students

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She was the voice of 'Anastasia' and a Sondheim muse. She's bringing her tribute to the Kennedy Center

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King Charles to have prostate operation; Princess Kate recovers from abdominal surgery

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Woman dies after falling 100 feet in Virginia cave

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Will Jawando, a member of the Montgomery County Council, speaks during a rally on the National Mall on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. Members and allies of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community are speaking out in response to a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Montgomery Co. council member withdraws proposed bill to phase out tipped minimum wage

Travelers can join Serenade of the Sea for different segments of the nine-month journey. Given the voyage's viral fame, some TikTok influencers are desperate to get on board.

Would you go on a nine-month cruise? Here's what life is like onboard

FILE - Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, June 22, 2022. The Biden administration hopes to develop floating platforms in the deep ocean for offshore wind towers that could power millions of homes and vastly expand offshore wind in the United States. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings

Michael Keaton reportedly will reprise his role as Batman in "The Flash."

'This town needs an enema!' DC's Warner Theatre hosts Tim Burton's 'Batman' live in concert

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Frigid temps could harm your electric vehicle's performance and range

Snowball fight ensues on National Mall

Matt About Town: Hot Wheels Experience

Prince George's County students share their feelings about MLK Jr.'s legacy

How DC celebrated the MLK Peace Rally and Parade

MLK Jr. put the finishing touches on his famous speech at this DC hotel

Matt About Town: Alexandria’s obscure Cannon Fountain

Heavy flooding experienced across D.C. region

A Northern Virginia gas station also serves Indian street food

Netflix introduces newest tech-focused sci-fi series at CES through interactive 4D premiere activation

Crews respond to a fire at a Kensington, Md., costume shop

The Virginia wine that isn’t made from grapes

Prince George's Co. students pick up hockey sticks with the Caps

Las Vegas judge attacked in courtroom in shocking scene

Virginia town forces TikToker to stop digging tunnels under home

WWE superstar from Hagerstown receives key to the city

'Matt About Town' profiles Janemark Winery and Vineyard

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Food trends to expect in 2024, according to local industry insiders

Dry January: How to celebrate ‘sober-curiosity’ in DC

Snow accumulation is seen in Haymarket, Virginia on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

How much snow fell across the DC region — and who got the most?

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What are the environmental impacts of de-icing road salt? The answer may surprise you

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposes $63.1 billion budget with no tax increases

Police: Texas teacher arrested after driving to Virginia with plans to have sex with a juvenile

‘Could have been handled better’: Why Montgomery Co. schools went from 2-hour delay to closing

Md. doctor warns against trend of turning to meds that soften your gut in search of rock hard abs

Complaint alleges American University failed to take action against antisemitism targeting Jewish students

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VA-234/Dumfries Rd northbound after Minnieville Rd all lanes blocked at the crash

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Think twice before stopping to take photo on a Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridge, or risk jail time

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Northern Virginia home prices still soaring, with very little for sale

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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection

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Gin Blossoms lead singer fronts The Smithereens for 2 DC-area shows

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Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says

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