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Virginia proposal would seek review of any plan to federalize National Guard members

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Virginia proposal would seek review of any plan to federalize National Guard members

Mixed-use development plans at site of former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn

Mixed-use development plans at site of former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn

A look at the political dominoes that could fall in Prince George’s County

A look at the political dominoes that could fall in Prince George’s County

Charles County taps Yonelle Moore Lee for vacant House seat, in conflict with Prince George’s pick

Charles County taps Yonelle Moore Lee for vacant House seat, in conflict with Prince George’s pick

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

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

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Prince George’s Co. Council appoints District 6 member Blegay to vacant at-large seat

Prince George’s Co. Council appoints District 6 member Blegay to vacant at-large seat

Garrett McGuire named winner of Virginia’s firehouse Democratic primary for House District 17 seat

Garrett McGuire named winner of Virginia’s firehouse Democratic primary for House District 17 seat

Candidates announced in Fairfax Co.’s Sunday firehouse primary for House District 17 seat

Candidates announced in Fairfax Co.’s Sunday firehouse primary for House District 17 seat

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

In year-end interview, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says DC region hit hardest by Trump policies in 2025

In year-end interview, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says DC region hit hardest by Trump policies in 2025

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

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

Montgomery County celebrates ‘big win’ with Samsung Biologics’ arrival

Montgomery County celebrates ‘big win’ with Samsung Biologics’ arrival

Frederick County Council approves proposal that could lead to more data centers

Frederick County Council approves proposal that could lead to more data centers

Fairfax County’s oldest rec center inches closer to planned renovation

Fairfax County’s oldest rec center inches closer to planned renovation

How the 2025 passenger jet, chopper crash near Reagan National has changed DC’s airspace

How the 2025 passenger jet, chopper crash near Reagan National has changed DC’s airspace

DC’s new interim police chief on what’s next in crime data tampering investigation

DC’s new interim police chief on what’s next in crime data tampering investigation

‘I’m proud of our city’: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser reflects on 11 years as city’s top leader

‘I’m proud of our city’: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser reflects on 11 years as city’s top leader

Redistricting commission votes behind closed doors to move toward redrawing maps

Redistricting commission votes behind closed doors to move toward redrawing maps

How to get tickets for Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration in January

How to get tickets for Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration in January

Muse vows to fight to keep county job and Senate seat despite ethics committee’s concerns

Muse vows to fight to keep county job and Senate seat despite ethics committee’s concerns

Results in firehouse primaries for open seats in Virginia’s General Assembly

Results in firehouse primaries for open seats in Virginia’s General Assembly

Ranked choice voting in DC moves forward — despite attempt to halt it

Ranked choice voting in DC moves forward — despite attempt to halt it

New Fairfax Co. Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer wants to restore trust in government

New Fairfax Co. Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer wants to restore trust in government

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