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Gas explosion in Calverton sends 1 to hospital, brings down power line

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Gas explosion in Calverton sends 1 to hospital, brings down power line

Woman buys home in Centreville days before nearby gas explosion

Woman buys home in Centreville days before nearby gas explosion

DC to step up its bacteria tests in Potomac River, more than a month after sewage spill

DC to step up its bacteria tests in Potomac River, more than a month after sewage spill

Residents demand changes from DC commission that manages utility companies

Residents demand changes from DC commission that manages utility companies

‘Silent soldiers’: Prince George’s Co. school leaders surprise longtime security employees with award

‘Silent soldiers’: Prince George’s Co. school leaders surprise longtime security employees with award

Malabar, DC’s new Contemporary southern Indian restaurant focused on seafood

Malabar, DC’s new Contemporary southern Indian restaurant focused on seafood

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WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Common People Kentucky Common Ale

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Common People Kentucky Common Ale

Lacrosse tournament brings the best of the best to Springfield

Lacrosse tournament brings the best of the best to Springfield

Va. lawmakers’ rejections leave vacancies on three higher ed governing boards

Va. lawmakers’ rejections leave vacancies on three higher ed governing boards

Fairfax Co. school boundary changes could leave some without bus transportation

Fairfax Co. school boundary changes could leave some without bus transportation

42% of restaurants did not turn a profit last year, National Restaurant Association says

42% of restaurants did not turn a profit last year, National Restaurant Association says

Exhibit dedicated to Black burlesque is open in DC

Exhibit dedicated to Black burlesque is open in DC

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WWE wrestler Mick Foley endorses Prince George’s County police recruitment in social media video

WWE wrestler Mick Foley endorses Prince George’s County police recruitment in social media video

Beyond the numbers: How DC-area doctors are addressing challenges for new Black moms

Beyond the numbers: How DC-area doctors are addressing challenges for new Black moms

As Va. proposal to expand free school meals stalls, nonprofit works to ensure no child goes hungry

As Va. proposal to expand free school meals stalls, nonprofit works to ensure no child goes hungry

NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as ‘watered-down’ after 67 deaths near Washington

NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as ‘watered-down’ after 67 deaths near Washington

Advocacy groups challenge rising bills while Pepco cites winter usage spikes

Advocacy groups challenge rising bills while Pepco cites winter usage spikes

‘Frightening and unacceptable’: Fairfax Co. officials assure residents of safety after gas leak repaired

‘Frightening and unacceptable’: Fairfax Co. officials assure residents of safety after gas leak repaired

Senior living facility killing in Montgomery County was a month in the making, authorities say

Senior living facility killing in Montgomery County was a month in the making, authorities say

A voter’s guide to Virginia’s 2026 redistricting push

A voter’s guide to Virginia’s 2026 redistricting push

Mumps cases are rising in Maryland. Here’s what you need to know

Mumps cases are rising in Maryland. Here’s what you need to know

DC celebrates boost in college grant program for students

DC celebrates boost in college grant program for students

Things to do in the DC area: ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’, Heated Rivalry Rave … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’, Heated Rivalry Rave … and more!

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