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What’s behind Sunday closures at all but 9 Montgomery County libraries

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What’s behind Sunday closures at all but 9 Montgomery County libraries

‘Undemocratic behavior’: Nonprofit calls for review on demolition plans on St. Elizabeth West campus

‘Undemocratic behavior’: Nonprofit calls for review on demolition plans on St. Elizabeth West campus

‘2026 difference maker’: How a drone is helping Fairfax Co. police respond to emergencies faster

‘2026 difference maker’: How a drone is helping Fairfax Co. police respond to emergencies faster

First weekend of 2026 brings teeth-chattering chill, clouds and chance for flurries

First weekend of 2026 brings teeth-chattering chill, clouds and chance for flurries

‘Wicked’ composer says he won’t appear at Kennedy Center after name change

‘Wicked’ composer says he won’t appear at Kennedy Center after name change

Free golf lessons, workforce development programs in limbo after DC golf course lease termination

Free golf lessons, workforce development programs in limbo after DC golf course lease termination

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Rare cosmic coincidence Saturday in DC area

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Montgomery Co. police charge 147 with DUI during holiday initiative, with more planned

Montgomery Co. police charge 147 with DUI during holiday initiative, with more planned

Why crime in Fairfax Co. fell across several categories in 2025

Why crime in Fairfax Co. fell across several categories in 2025

DC police sergeant arrested in Maryland road rage incident

DC police sergeant arrested in Maryland road rage incident

The top selections at DC’s libraries in 2025

The top selections at DC’s libraries in 2025

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

Red Cross hopes a chance to win Super Bowl tickets will encourage blood donations

Red Cross hopes a chance to win Super Bowl tickets will encourage blood donations

2 men rescued from 9th-floor Bethesda hotel ledge after armed suspect breaks in

2 men rescued from 9th-floor Bethesda hotel ledge after armed suspect breaks in

Hidden for 40 years, a Maryland lighthouse lens to go on public display

Hidden for 40 years, a Maryland lighthouse lens to go on public display

Donna Marriott, of Bethesda-based Marriott empire, dies at 90

Donna Marriott, of Bethesda-based Marriott empire, dies at 90

Arlington County Board raises vehicle tow fees by $25

Arlington County Board raises vehicle tow fees by $25

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

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

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

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