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Arlington officials investigate house explosion that happened as police tried to serve warrant

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Prince William County Public Schools reaches partial tentative agreement with teachers union

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'Everybody stands to lose': What empty office space in DC means for the city's revenue

Artist, educator, and author Shawn Shafne's exhibit is on display at George Washington University. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

WATCH: Acorns are surprisingly edible? New exhibit at GW champions the 'humble little nut'

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There's no Breathalyzer for pot. Police in Maryland struggle with determining impairment

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Former GSA official promises cooperation in FBI HQ queries

6-time 'Dancing with the Stars' champ Derek Hough brings 'Symphony of Dance' to MGM National Harbor

Reported cancellation of Virginia menorah lighting draws rebuke from governor

'Oh, crap, this is my gun': 1st Prince George's Co. officer ever charged with murder in line of duty takes stand in his own defense

Man receives maximum sentence for random stabbing attacks in Montgomery Co.

Another Democrat announces run for Virginia governor in 2025

TSP returns bounce back in November

Nicolas Cage at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of 'Dream Scenario' in September.

Nicolas Cage wants to say ‘adios’ to movies and try out TV

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Melania Trump to speak at National Archives event swearing in new US citizens

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Takoma Park man arrested weeks after shooting death at a Montgomery Co. restaurant

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More retired Americans are un-retiring, and many worry about age discrimination

Miss Toya’s Southern Cajun Kitchen is opening a new location in D.C. and is a previous recipient of Food Access Fund money.

Black Restaurant Week kicks off in DC with another round of funding for new restaurants

The affidavit to support the arrest of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali is photographed Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Federal prosecutors have charged the two men they say were posing as federal agents, giving free apartments and other gifts to U.S. Secret Service agents, including one who worked on the first lady's security detail. Both were taken into custody as more than a dozen FBI agents charged into a luxury apartment building in Southeast Washington on Wednesday evening. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Man who posed as agent and offered gifts to Secret Service sentenced to nearly 3 years

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62-year-old man identified as pilot killed in Fauquier County plane crash

The wasabi should be added separately from the soy sauce. A dab on top is all you need. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

Sushi topper wasabi linked to 'substantial' memory boost, study finds

Empty chairs are seen at a polling place Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Judge drops felony charges against ex-elections official in Prince William Co.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - FEBRUARY 13: Devon Allman and Duane Betts perform at the Ryman Auditorium on February 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Their famous fathers fronted the Allman Brothers Band. Now the Allman Betts Revival comes to the DC area

Elijah Zelaya with arms crossed, looking into the camera.

10-year-old from Maryland competes to be next MasterChef

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Suicide rates reached record high in 2022 — Md. physiatrist worries the trend will continue

Emily Hamby (left), who has celiac disease and runs the bakery with head decorator Morgan Ulisse (right) -- who also can't eat gluten.

‘A dreamland’: Dedicated gluten-free bakery opens in Prince William Co.

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WATCH: Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick among new inductees in Kennedy Center Honors

Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Apple TV+. (Apple TV+ via AP)

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

Possible Sniper Arrests in Maryland

With a month left, crash deaths on Md. roads surpass 5-year average

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6 Prince George's Co. firefighters hospitalized after truck overturns

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Prince William County Public Schools reaches partial tentative agreement with teachers union

6-time ‘Dancing with the Stars’ champ Derek Hough brings ‘Symphony of Dance’ to MGM National Harbor

‘Everybody stands to lose’: What empty office space in DC means for the city’s revenue

Handcuffed and sent to the ER – for misbehavior: Schools are sending more kids to the hospital

House explodes in Virginia as police try to execute search warrant for suspect setting off flare gun

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