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Going out to eat? Expect to pay more for your meal in Fairfax County

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Going out to eat? Expect to pay more for your meal in Fairfax County

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Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance

Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance

They’ve had enough — dozens of lawmakers won’t seek reelection to Congress in 2026

They’ve had enough — dozens of lawmakers won’t seek reelection to Congress in 2026

Virginia voter guide: Special election to fill open seats in Virginia General Assembly

Virginia voter guide: Special election to fill open seats in Virginia General Assembly

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA

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Maryland father enters 2026 with new perspective thanks to life-saving kidney donor

Maryland father enters 2026 with new perspective thanks to life-saving kidney donor

Georgetown Sprinkles store closes as the chain’s retail outlets are shuttered

Georgetown Sprinkles store closes as the chain’s retail outlets are shuttered

Maryland lost almost 15,000 federal jobs in 2025, a 9% drop in the workforce, state data shows

Maryland lost almost 15,000 federal jobs in 2025, a 9% drop in the workforce, state data shows

‘Got to get the new year started off right’: Thousands participate in District’s Fresh Start 5K

‘Got to get the new year started off right’: Thousands participate in District’s Fresh Start 5K

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

‘I’ll continue fighting’: Preventing another shutdown top of mind for this Virginia congressman

‘I’ll continue fighting’: Preventing another shutdown top of mind for this Virginia congressman

Man charged in death of his infant son in Prince George’s County

Man charged in death of his infant son in Prince George’s County

Md. Rep. Glenn Ivey says the GOP is in trouble over health care premiums

Md. Rep. Glenn Ivey says the GOP is in trouble over health care premiums

Eyes to the Skies for January: Quadrantids meteor shower, winter constellations are inspiring

Eyes to the Skies for January: Quadrantids meteor shower, winter constellations are inspiring

Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more!

Teen charged in connection to murder inside Northeast DC apartment

Teen charged in connection to murder inside Northeast DC apartment

‘I could say I’m gonna quit drinking, but I’m not’: What’s your New Year’s resolution?

‘I could say I’m gonna quit drinking, but I’m not’: What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Capturing the action, not participating in it, drives this Einstein High School student

Capturing the action, not participating in it, drives this Einstein High School student

Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs

Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs

‘No judgment, just help’: Maryland mental health awareness campaign taking student art submissions

‘No judgment, just help’: Maryland mental health awareness campaign taking student art submissions

How Arlington PTAs are helping address student food insecurity

How Arlington PTAs are helping address student food insecurity

Woman faces charges after allegedly ramming Va. police cruiser, crashing and leaving on foot

Woman faces charges after allegedly ramming Va. police cruiser, crashing and leaving on foot

Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses

Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses

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