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ICE doesn’t plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge’s order banning it stands

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ICE doesn’t plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge’s order banning it stands

Virginia’s obsession with this particular spirit continued in 2025

Virginia’s obsession with this particular spirit continued in 2025

Drone helps Howard Co. police track suspects in Christmas Eve car break-ins

Drone helps Howard Co. police track suspects in Christmas Eve car break-ins

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

Chance of light snow overnight then flurries on New Year’s Eve in the DC area

Chance of light snow overnight then flurries on New Year’s Eve in the DC area

US Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reflects on her first year on Capitol Hill

US Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reflects on her first year on Capitol Hill

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Last-minute tax moves could save you money before 2025 ends

Last-minute tax moves could save you money before 2025 ends

How long will the National Guard remain deployed in DC?

How long will the National Guard remain deployed in DC?

3 Maryland men charged with stealing millions in copper materials linked to organized crime, deputies say

3 Maryland men charged with stealing millions in copper materials linked to organized crime, deputies say

Justice Department sues Virginia over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in country illegally

Justice Department sues Virginia over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in country illegally

Washington Monument to have projection show to commemorate America’s 250th birthday

Washington Monument to have projection show to commemorate America’s 250th birthday

How Prince William Counnty schools’ data leak impacts students, families

How Prince William Counnty schools’ data leak impacts students, families

Alleged DC pipe bomber appears at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail

Alleged DC pipe bomber appears at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail

Hold onto your hats: Another windy day in the DC region on the eve of New Year’s Eve

Hold onto your hats: Another windy day in the DC region on the eve of New Year’s Eve

Study: Virginia faces $23 million revenue loss due to international student enrollment changes

Study: Virginia faces $23 million revenue loss due to international student enrollment changes

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New Year’s Day 2026: Check out what’s open and closed in the DC area

New Year’s Day 2026: Check out what’s open and closed in the DC area

15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area this winter

15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area this winter

2 Germantown teens turn classroom idea into global AI farming tool

2 Germantown teens turn classroom idea into global AI farming tool

How to get a code for a free ride from Lyft on New Year’s Eve

How to get a code for a free ride from Lyft on New Year’s Eve

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

‘No bells and whistles’: Montgomery Co. Council education chair on school spending plan

‘No bells and whistles’: Montgomery Co. Council education chair on school spending plan

Prince George’s Co. Council appoints District 6 member Blegay to vacant at-large seat

Prince George’s Co. Council appoints District 6 member Blegay to vacant at-large seat

Budgeting for 2026: Do’s, don’ts and lessons from a financially tough year

Budgeting for 2026: Do’s, don’ts and lessons from a financially tough year

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