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Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

Attorneys for Anabella Gyasi say she and her son have been confined for more than a week at Washington Dulles International Airport, pictured here on May 22.

Judge orders pregnant woman and son freed from Dulles detention after 10 days

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Ex-head of Iowa school district, who worked as DC school principal, gets 2 years for falsely claiming to be US citizen

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Federal rule prompts change to DC's SNAP program

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4 DC eateries named among North America’s 50 Best Restaurants

Route 1 in Fairfax County sees spike in pedestrian, cyclist crashes, safety group says

Free grocery store opens inside Prince George’s Co. library

Ex-CBS reporter: Trump's White House unlike any I've covered

Friday Freebies: Free burgers, a funk show and more

Go-Go band UCB: From mom’s basement to Lizzo’s album

Many fired probationary employees have not ‘moved on,’ survey shows

Britain Extreme Weather Heat

Montgomery Co.'s summer pitch to teens: fun and jobs

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Chinatown mural aims to spotlight Chinese American contributions, history of exclusion

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DC Water proposed rate hike met with collective shrug

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The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first

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Prince George’s Co. hopes to lure Hollywood execs with new film studio

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U.Md. art teacher strikes a chord with strange, bold instruments made from chairs

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To prep kids for workforce, Loudoun Co. school turns classroom into restaurant

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José Andrés on what influenced his newest cookbook, ‘Spain My Way’

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A Northern Va. lion dance team’s unlikely start

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DC-area plants could offer greener alternative to water-hungry lawns

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How a Va. student is helping increase access to the SAT

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Questions grow over new statues at closed Freedom Plaza

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Meet Eclipse, a 2-year-old pup who loves couch time and playtime

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Construction underway to build structure at White House for UFC fight

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How this DC-area chef fought to the finale on ‘America’s Culinary Cup’

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Where to find the hidden historic home of a DC beer baron

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Smithsonian’s historic castle open for summer during renovations

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Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride 250 brings veterans to DC

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Blocks of concrete fall from bridge onto Interstate 395

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Athletes honor fallen service members with push-ups, pull-ups and lots of running

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Visitors reflect at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day

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A 185‑year‑old diary is the center of the Anacostia Community Museum's new exhibit

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The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first

Freedom 250 Concerts Artists Drop Out

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

America 250: How Ford’s assembly line ‘changed the world’ — and put it on wheels

America 250 | In partnership with Knox Systems

No Kings Protest Minnesota

Springsteen announces return to DC area in October for Power to the People Festival

AI & Data Exchange 2026: SentinelOne’s Ron Ringgold, AWS’ Sri Elaprolu on changing cyber rules at speed of AI

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Chris Lake at Project GLOW, an EDM festival, in 2025.

Things to do in the DC area: Project GLOW, Petworth PorchFest … and more!

Police tape remains near the Washington Monument

DC police announce youth curfew zone for U Street Corridor

APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

Farewell Factbook

Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from the federal government

DC Federal Intervention Union Station

$466 million in improvements coming to Union Station

Church Abuse Statute of Limitations

Arlington Catholic priest on leave, after allegation of sexual misconduct with minors

Trump DC National Guard

Trump says National Guard here to stay in DC

Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Calls for safer Route 1, Key Bridge settlement and more Top Local Headlines

County News

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump’s name on building, blocks closure

Federal rule prompts change to DC’s SNAP program

2 kids, 3 adults killed and dozens injured as bus crashes on I-95 southbound in Stafford Co.

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen

4 DC eateries named among North America’s 50 Best Restaurants

Summer News & Tips

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Maryland governor calls for 'Safe Summer Strategy' for young people, aims to reduce teen takeovers

MARYLAND

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Md. governor, farmers, ask feds for disaster declaration after late-season freeze

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Massive new studio aims to bring Hollywood to Prince George's Co.

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