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

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

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

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

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

Where can you dispose of your Christmas tree or holiday decorations in the DC area?

Where can you dispose of your Christmas tree or holiday decorations in the DC area?

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Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo says

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo says

DOGE in review: Did the agency create opportunities for new government efficiencies in 2026?

DOGE in review: Did the agency create opportunities for new government efficiencies in 2026?

Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building?

Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building?

5 people shot near DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center

5 people shot near DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center

WATCH: WTOP’s most viral videos of 2025

WATCH: WTOP’s most viral videos of 2025

Kwanzaa is here and there are several ways to celebrate in the DC area

Kwanzaa is here and there are several ways to celebrate in the DC area

J. Edgar Hoover Building to close for good as FBI relocates its HQ, Patel says

J. Edgar Hoover Building to close for good as FBI relocates its HQ, Patel says

How will DC’s law enforcement surge be remembered?

How will DC’s law enforcement surge be remembered?

Looking back: How the Commanders’ RFK stadium deal came together in 2025

Looking back: How the Commanders’ RFK stadium deal came together in 2025

Things to do in the DC area: Winter Skate Spectacular, Holiday Record Swap … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Winter Skate Spectacular, Holiday Record Swap … and more!

Janney Elementary students bring in the holidays

Janney Elementary students bring in the holidays

Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

DC police officer seriously injured in crash while helping driver of broken-down vehicle

DC police officer seriously injured in crash while helping driver of broken-down vehicle

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Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions

Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions

D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges

D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges

Report: Alcohol and drug-impaired traffic deaths are down in DC region, but crashes and injuries are up

Report: Alcohol and drug-impaired traffic deaths are down in DC region, but crashes and injuries are up

Americans warm up to tech that scans faces at airport security, poll says

Americans warm up to tech that scans faces at airport security, poll says

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