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Friday storms could bring wind, heavy rain; flash flood watch issued
A major storm system forming in the South will bring severe weather to the D.C. region as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch in effect Friday afternoon. Here’s what to expect.
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Study: DC has most intense gentrification in US
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Silver Spring man gets life sentence in RV shooting
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Ice rink coming to Alexandria park
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Md. lawmakers will choose new House speaker in special session
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From old mall to trendy food hall: Ballston gets a restaurant refresh
At Quarter Market in the newly redeveloped Ballston Quarter, the classic mall fare of the 1980s and ‘90s is gone. And its replacement is a microcosm of some of the D.C. area’s best chefs and restaurants.
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83-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Rockville
An 83-year-old woman from Potomac, Maryland, has died after being hit by a car in Rockville on Thursday afternoon.
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Washington National Cathedral tolls bell in solidarity with Notre Dame
The bells of Washington National Cathedral tolled Thursday afternoon as a show of support for Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire ravaged the 850-year-old structure in Paris, France. Although D.C.’s cathedral is just over 100 years old, it has faced its own structural issues after a 2011 earthquake.
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Maryland’s latest law on cyberbullying could be a national model
Named after a Grace McComas, a 15-year-old girl who died by suicide after being the victim of cyberbullying, the new law makes cyberbullying that targets a minor a serious offense.
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‘Deaf-centric’ tiny house retreat will be open to all
A tiny house resort in Lost River, West Virginia, was created by three Gallaudet University graduates, and welcomes everyone to experience a “deaf-centric” retreat. See photos.
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Friday storms could bring wind, heavy rain; flash flood watch issued
A major storm system forming in the South will bring severe weather to the D.C. region as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch in effect Friday afternoon. Here’s what to expect.
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Md. lawmakers will choose new House speaker in special session
In his announcement, Gov. Larry Hogan said, “It is my solemn duty to call a special session of the General Assembly in order to elect a successor to Speaker Busch.” Michael Busch, the longest-serving speaker in Maryland history, died April 7 after being treated for pneumonia. He was 72 years old.
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Where DC, Arlington ranked among America’s best cities for runners
Staying active in a major city can prove challenging — but according to a recent study, Arlington and D.C. are among the best cities in the country for runners.
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With Olympic dreams, 15-year-old Bethesda fencer takes bronze in Poland
“I have dreams of representing the U.S. for the 2024 Olympic Games,” said Honor Johnson. She is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in the cadet women’s sabre under-17 age group. See photos and video of how she competed in Poland.
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Silver Spring man gets life sentence in RV shooting
A Silver Spring, Maryland, man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for killing another man inside an RV in Burtonsville.
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DC attorney general launches criminal investigation of Washington Hebrew preschool
Days after a civil suit alleging that at least eight children were sexually abused at a Washington Hebrew Congregation preschool was filed, the D.C. attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into the preschool and its administration.
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Overnight closures coming to Maryland Route 90 near Ocean City
Heads up for those traveling between the D.C. area and Ocean City, Maryland, next week: A 5.5-mile stretch of Maryland Route 90 outside the seaside town is being shut down overnight for several days.
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2 men arrested after 2 Howard County home invasions
Howard County police have arrested two men and charged them in a pair of armed home invasions in Columbia, Maryland.
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What’s driving DC region’s population growth?
The D.C. region’s population keeps growing, though not as fast as it was earlier this decade. And the reasons behind the sustained growth might be surprising.
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Weekend road closures around Kennedy Center
Anyone headed to or around the Kennedy Center this weekend will need to allow for extra time — roads near the venue will be closed for the weekend.
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