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Montgomery Co. executive slams council over zoning change to allow multi-unit housing along transit corridors

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Montgomery Co. executive slams council over zoning change to allow multi-unit housing along transit corridors

Commanders hush on reports of altered DC stadium deal while mayor supports speedy council vote

Commanders hush on reports of altered DC stadium deal while mayor supports speedy council vote

Gov. Moore’s office pushes back against Md. lawmakers as reparations feud continues

Gov. Moore’s office pushes back against Md. lawmakers as reparations feud continues

Emotions run high as Montgomery Co. Council votes on a zoning change to add housing

Emotions run high as Montgomery Co. Council votes on a zoning change to add housing

What DC leaders say about Trump’s call for Commanders to go back to former name

What DC leaders say about Trump’s call for Commanders to go back to former name

DC’s inspector general finds ‘critical gaps’ in efforts to combat gun violence in public schools

DC’s inspector general finds ‘critical gaps’ in efforts to combat gun violence in public schools

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WTOP tours water park, resort coming to Spotsylvania Co.

WTOP tours water park, resort coming to Spotsylvania Co.

Casino revenue funds senior assistance program in Prince George’s Co.

Casino revenue funds senior assistance program in Prince George’s Co.

Before winning reelection bid, DC Council member Trayon White apparently used AI political ad

Before winning reelection bid, DC Council member Trayon White apparently used AI political ad

Woodbridge man armed with crossbow near Potomac Mills mall shot, killed by police

Woodbridge man armed with crossbow near Potomac Mills mall shot, killed by police

DC moves one step closer to ranked choice voting

DC moves one step closer to ranked choice voting

Head of House committee calls for swift action on DC stadium deal. One group hopes for slowed timeline

Head of House committee calls for swift action on DC stadium deal. One group hopes for slowed timeline

Prince William leaders ‘keenly aware’ of impact from federal cuts, look ahead to legislative agenda

Prince William leaders ‘keenly aware’ of impact from federal cuts, look ahead to legislative agenda

Spanberger outraises Earle-Sears 2-to-1 in Virginia governor’s race

Spanberger outraises Earle-Sears 2-to-1 in Virginia governor’s race

New organization rallies in support of the RFK Stadium deal

New organization rallies in support of the RFK Stadium deal

Ward 8 residents react after DC Council member Trayon White’s reelection

Ward 8 residents react after DC Council member Trayon White’s reelection

Businesses could get exemption from ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Montgomery Co.

Businesses could get exemption from ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Montgomery Co.

Exclusive negotiation period between Commanders, DC ends after Council misses deadline

Exclusive negotiation period between Commanders, DC ends after Council misses deadline

RESULTS: Trayon White wins back Ward 8 DC Council seat in special election caused by his expulsion

RESULTS: Trayon White wins back Ward 8 DC Council seat in special election caused by his expulsion

The fine for holding illegal house parties in Montgomery Co. neighborhoods just went up by a lot

The fine for holding illegal house parties in Montgomery Co. neighborhoods just went up by a lot

DC voters head to the polls to elect the next Ward 8 council member

DC voters head to the polls to elect the next Ward 8 council member

Budget debate from DC Council on ranked choice voting, RFK stadium site, tipped wages

Budget debate from DC Council on ranked choice voting, RFK stadium site, tipped wages

Mayor Bowser chimes in on DC Council’s budget tweaks with RFK Stadium deal hanging in the balance

Mayor Bowser chimes in on DC Council’s budget tweaks with RFK Stadium deal hanging in the balance

Gov. Youngkin turns to AI to cut more red tape across Virginia Government

Gov. Youngkin turns to AI to cut more red tape across Virginia Government

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