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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 16: A model of President Donald Trump's proposed arch to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary is seen on a table at a public meeting of the Commission of Fine Arts on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Commission of Fine Arts holds a meeting to discuss the proposed 250-foot arch informally dubbed the "Arc de Trump" would sit in a roundabout near Memorial Bridge on the Arlington, Virginia side of the Potomac River between Arlington Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch

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Rockville man accused of smashing Georgetown Cupcake's window with beer keg

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2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness'

StubHub giving away free event tickets to DC youth teams, groups this summer

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One of DC police's highest ranking officials resigns amid crime stats probe

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U.Md. students to get commencement speech from someone with out-of-this-world experience

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This nun graduated from University of Maryland with a degree in architecture

Weather
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Demonstrators with La ColectiVA protest during the Arlington County Board meeting

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Memorial Day Parade brings long list of road closures to DC

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Final Walk

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Street view of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center.

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Bowie police officer found guilty on all charges after shooting at man on Md. highway

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This nun graduated from University of Maryland and is also an expert in architecture

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A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital?

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Blue Angels take flight over Annapolis ahead of Naval Academy graduation

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What to expect from proposed Buc-ee’s in Va.

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Water main break floods Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, roadway remains closed

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DC teacher uses ‘bike bus’ to boost attendance, improve safety

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Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback

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Man charged in recent shooting spree was released from a life sentence

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Meet Bentley, a joyful pup with a playful spirit

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Live performances add to the Smithsonian’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday

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After decades behind bars, Glen Burnie man goes on shooting spree

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Where to find NoVa's version of Comic Con

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DC-area chef spreading Lao culture through food

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Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion

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Officers fatally shoot man who killed woman inside Alexandria apartment

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Naval aviators parachute to safety after 2 fighter jets collide during Idaho air show

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Thousands flocked to the National Mall for an America-themed prayer rally

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Chef Ham El-Waylly joins WTOP to dish on his cookbook

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'Gives me goose bumps every time': Thousands pack Annapolis to watch the Blue Angels

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Car Review: Kia’s K4 hatchback dazzles while refusing to blend in

NATO foreign ministers pose during a ceremony to raise the Finnish flag

Analysis: NATO’s most dangerous transition since the Cold War

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The new design for Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of November. Until then, the final completion date and cost are still up in the air.

Key Bridge work to be awarded in separate contracts, in effort to keep costs down

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Live blue crabs are displayed for sale at the Maine Avenue Fish Market in Washington, Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Blue crabs, which thrive in the nearby Chesapeake Bay, are a summertime seafood favorite in the mid-Atlantic region. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

How are blue crabs doing in the Chesapeake Bay? New population estimates are out

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IndyCar driver stops by WTOP to talk about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix

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Police in Md. warn unsafe driving will not go unchecked Memorial Day weekend

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Montgomery Co. schools superintendent to formally propose staffing cuts Thursday

Lewis Ferebee

DC schools chancellor leaving for CEO job at instructional nonprofit

In an aerial view, the Buc-ee's convenience store is seen on June 12, 2024 in Luling, Texas.

See where Buc-ee’s is planned for construction in Stafford County after key approval

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Injured bear cub rescued, dropped off at Virginia wildlife center

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Police release photos in search for suspects after Navy Yard Chipotle brawl

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Lettuce introduce you to the live frog found in this grocery store salad bag

Pro-Trump supporters storm the US Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Law enforcement officers who protected the US Capitol that day have sued the Trump administration to block implementation of a newly created $1.8 billion fund for allies of President Donald Trump who say they were unfairly investigated by previous administration.

2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund

Replica of the Dove

Researchers believe they’ve discovered lost remains of Maryland’s second governor from 1651

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Analysis: The Baltic flank is now a live escalation zone

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WATCH: Ebola’s local impact, Memorial Day traffic and law enforcement on the roads

Students begin to arrive at Cardozo Education Campus for the first day of school for public schools in Washington, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Two DC schools wilt under blazing temps again, schools closed for 2nd day

County News

Montgomery Co. Council gives final approval to nearly $8 billion budget

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump’s Washington arch

Rockville man accused of smashing Georgetown Cupcake’s window with beer keg

StubHub giving away free event tickets to DC youth teams, groups this summer

Bowie police officer found guilty on all charges after shooting at man on Md. highway

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Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: 'This is it'

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DC teacher uses 'bike bus' to boost attendance, improve safety

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