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Amid chronic absenteeism from pandemic, fewer DC students repeating 9th grade

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Amid chronic absenteeism from pandemic, fewer DC students repeating 9th grade

DC’s pandas are leaving soon. What will happen to their National Zoo exhibit?

DC’s pandas are leaving soon. What will happen to their National Zoo exhibit?

2 Va. women conquer women’s marathon, 50K at 48th Marine Corps Marathon

2 Va. women conquer women’s marathon, 50K at 48th Marine Corps Marathon

Northeast CVS only has photos of paper products on shelves due to theft

Northeast CVS only has photos of paper products on shelves due to theft

DC-born rapper DJ Kool joins WTOP to celebrate ‘Let Me Clear My Throat’ finally being certified platinum

DC-born rapper DJ Kool joins WTOP to celebrate ‘Let Me Clear My Throat’ finally being certified platinum

Howard University gets shout out on ‘very DC SNL’ show

Howard University gets shout out on ‘very DC SNL’ show

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Marine Corps Marathon closed early due to humid weather

Marine Corps Marathon closed early due to humid weather

DC teen teaches fashion and business to fellow high schoolers

DC teen teaches fashion and business to fellow high schoolers

13-year-old shot, killed by off-duty federal officer in attempted DC carjacking

13-year-old shot, killed by off-duty federal officer in attempted DC carjacking

Bertie Bowman, longest-serving African-American congressional staffer, dies at 92

Bertie Bowman, longest-serving African-American congressional staffer, dies at 92

$1.3 million worth of ketamine destined for DC seized at Dulles airport

$1.3 million worth of ketamine destined for DC seized at Dulles airport

The 48th Marine Corps Marathon is underway. Here’s what you need to know

The 48th Marine Corps Marathon is underway. Here’s what you need to know

Kentucky man found guilty in DC of pepper spraying law enforcement during Capitol attack

Kentucky man found guilty in DC of pepper spraying law enforcement during Capitol attack

Smithsonian names National Zoo’s Baltimore oriole chicks

Smithsonian names National Zoo’s Baltimore oriole chicks

DC mayor pressed to declare public health emergency over opioid overdoses

DC mayor pressed to declare public health emergency over opioid overdoses

Police ID teen girl killed after 2 carjacked vehicles crash in Northeast DC

Police ID teen girl killed after 2 carjacked vehicles crash in Northeast DC

Smash-style burgers from a Michelin-starred chef at DC’s new Melange Burger

How a new grant helps some DC kids prepare for college while they’re in middle school

How a new grant helps some DC kids prepare for college while they’re in middle school

DC police release bodycam footage of Southeast shooting that left 1 dead and 2 officers injured

DC police release bodycam footage of Southeast shooting that left 1 dead and 2 officers injured

Off-duty DC Housing Authority officer in ‘critical’ condition after being shot by speeding driver

Off-duty DC Housing Authority officer in ‘critical’ condition after being shot by speeding driver

New affordable senior housing apartments coming to Northwest DC

New affordable senior housing apartments coming to Northwest DC

DC murder suspect on the run for 7 weeks after hospital escape has been captured, police say

DC murder suspect on the run for 7 weeks after hospital escape has been captured, police say

Maz Jobrani hopes to ‘bring people together’ with ‘Mr. International Comedy Tour’ at Kennedy Center

Maz Jobrani hopes to ‘bring people together’ with ‘Mr. International Comedy Tour’ at Kennedy Center

Metro opening early, plus traffic restrictions for the 48th Marine Corps Marathon

Metro opening early, plus traffic restrictions for the 48th Marine Corps Marathon

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