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Speeding? It could soon cost you near these Alexandria school zones

D.C. Water says a 12-inch water main ruptured under V Street NE on Sunday, causing a pressure drop. (Courtesy DC Water)

Boil water advisory in Northeast DC lifted days after pipe ruptures, what now?

Two people were shot dead and two others stabbed in a Fairfax County, Virginia, apartment complex on May 29, 2024. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

Teen charged in drug-related robbery that led to deadly shooting, stabbing of 2 in Fairfax Co.

The Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs will host the city's first-ever Afro Latino Fest in Meridian Hill Park.

DC park to be filled with jazz, funk, salsa Saturday at Afro Latino Fest

Siren light on roof of police car at street. Themes crime, emergency and help.

15-year-old killed by brother in murder-suicide, Howard Co. police say

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Sex offenses in marriage: Maryland to drop spousal defense in sex crime cases

Jail for Prince George's Co. officer who grabbed, struck handcuffed teenager

Additional funding for most vulnerable Fairfax Co. students at risk as amended state budget remains unfinished

Teen known as 'Baby K' arrested in attempted killing of student on Prince George's Co. bus

Woman accused of shoplifting briefly escapes police in Montgomery County

How the new AI-powered Arlington Co. call system will impact you

The CHCO Council’s role is growing, but major recruitment and retention challenges remain

Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries made by LG Energy Solution

A look inside the new Atlantis music venue. (WTOP/Michelle Goldchain)

The Atlantis opens in DC, evoking memories of DC's punk past

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Youngkin: Virginia agencies eliminating higher-ed degree requirements for some state jobs

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown waves to an audience of legislators in the House of Delegates after he is sworn into office as the state's first Black attorney general on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Maryland lawsuit says 3M, DuPont knowingly made products with 'forever chemicals'

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Virginia comedians compete in contest to find America’s Funniest Veterans & Military Spouses

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DC Sports Huddle: NBA Finals preview and thoughts on the Capitals new head coach

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Loudoun Co. schools ordered to make investigation into sexual assaults, rape public

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2 people seen running after deadly Prince George's Co. crash are 'persons of interest'

Police said they seized this privately manufactured short-barreled assault rifle. (Courtesy Montgomery County police)

Man carried assault rifle around apartment complex, knocked on random doors, Montgomery Co. police say

Prince William County police cruiser.

Woodbridge man accused of kicking kitten to death

Studies show that human metapneumovirus causes as much misery in the US each year as the flu and RSV.

The most important virus you've never heard of

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New electric vehicle owner? Don't be a charger hog

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Plastic bags at checkout could soon no longer be an option for shoppers in Prince George’s Co.

A bill will go into effect on June 1 in Prince George's County, prohibiting restaurants from providing single-use utensils for dine-in and take-out unless requested by the customer. (Courtesy AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Prince George's Co. to limit disposable utensils at restaurants

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Boil water advisory in Northeast DC lifted days after pipe ruptures, what now?

Speeding? It could soon cost you near these Alexandria school zones

15-year-old killed by brother in murder-suicide, Howard Co. police say

DC park to be filled with jazz, funk, salsa Saturday at Afro Latino Fest

Jail for Prince George’s Co. officer who grabbed, struck handcuffed teenager

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center says

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Man who rammed U-Haul near White House sought to end US democracy, prosecutors say

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Jury selection begins in trial of former deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter

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