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Nina Albert, the commissioner of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, is leaving the agency and federal service on Friday, Oct. 13. (Courtesy, Federal News Network)

Former GSA official promises cooperation in FBI HQ queries

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

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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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)

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A Virginia-based company will begin installing Wi-Fi on hundreds of regional jets early next year,

Tysons satellite company fits American Airlines regional jets with high-speed Wi-Fi

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks speaks at a Democratic Senate candidate forum in Bladensburg on Sunday as businessman Juan Dominguez (center) and U.S. Rep. David Trone listen. Photo by Josh Kurtz.

Maryland U.S. Senate candidates show mutual disregard at Prince George's Co. candidate forum

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

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 03: Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio of the Washington Commanders speaks to Cody Barton #57 of the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at FedExField on December 03, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Fire alarm signals latest loss for Ron Rivera's Commanders as their season collapses

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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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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

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Pet spas, built-in feeding nooks to pamper pets emerge as real estate trends

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

House explodes in Arlington after police warn of man setting off flare gun

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

Former GSA official promises cooperation in FBI HQ queries

Reported cancellation of Virginia menorah lighting draws rebuke from governor

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