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

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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

Rare cosmic coincidence Wednesday in DC area

Rare cosmic coincidence Wednesday in DC area

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

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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 Bethesda hotel ledge after armed robbery

2 men rescued from Bethesda hotel ledge after armed robbery

Glittering lighthouse lens to go on public display in Maryland

Glittering lighthouse lens to go on public display in Maryland

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

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

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