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DC road closures for Army's 250th birthday parade

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What you need to know about the military parade in DC celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday

A worker lets people leave Lafayette Square through security fencing as it is installed near the White House during security preparations for a festival and parade to commemorate the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares speaks during an interview at the Office of the Attorney General in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)

Va. AG Miyares breaks with Trump over pardon of convicted ex-Culpeper sheriff

The Manassas City School Board at one of the board's first meetings of the 2024-25 school year.

Manassas school system employees to receive one-time bonus up to $1,000

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Montgomery Co. police chief on balancing the right to protest and public safety

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The opening caps an $18.5 million project that included new technology and more space. The city knocked down walls to make the space bigger by 40%, according to Heather McGaffin, director of the Office of Unified Communications.

DC cuts ribbon on renovations to 2nd 911 call center, ensuring emergency helpline never goes offline

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to view opening night of "Les Miserables," at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'

Disability-Lab Access

Countdown begins for 35-year anniversary of key legislation protecting those with disabilities

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Man convicted of selling fentanyl to Loudoun Co. teen the day before her death sentenced to 14 years

Prince George’s Police Chief Malik Aziz addresses the media Wednesday.

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James Culatta, a student at Virginia's Herndon High School, had doubts about his ability to return to the stage after he fell into boiling hot mud during a hiking trip in Utah. But, his perseverance paid off.

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LOUDOUN COUNTY

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Sports

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