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DC launches drone program, new police helicopter

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DC launches drone program, new police helicopter

Bob Good primary race too close too call as he signals he’ll push for recount

Bob Good primary race too close too call as he signals he’ll push for recount

On the verge of becoming 1st Black woman to be mayor of Alexandria, Gaskins says city has lots of challenges, needs

On the verge of becoming 1st Black woman to be mayor of Alexandria, Gaskins says city has lots of challenges, needs

Virginia Senate returns to Richmond but fails to pass any bills

Virginia Senate returns to Richmond but fails to pass any bills

2024 Virginia primary: Local primary election results

2024 Virginia primary: Local primary election results

Va. voters decide key congressional primary races that could tip balance of power

Va. voters decide key congressional primary races that could tip balance of power

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Polls open in Va. with nominations in pivotal US House districts on the ballot

Polls open in Va. with nominations in pivotal US House districts on the ballot

Angela Alsobrooks campaign sign vandalized in Laurel

Angela Alsobrooks campaign sign vandalized in Laurel

Former Md. police officer found guilty of excessive force during traffic stop

Former Md. police officer found guilty of excessive force during traffic stop

What Md. Gov. Moore’s sweeping marijuana pardon means, and what’s next for those affected

What Md. Gov. Moore’s sweeping marijuana pardon means, and what’s next for those affected

Tens of thousands of Marylanders receive pardons for marijuana convictions

Tens of thousands of Marylanders receive pardons for marijuana convictions

Prince George’s Co. council member announces resignation

Prince George’s Co. council member announces resignation

Family of man shot, killed by Fairfax Co. police files $20 million wrongful death suit

Family of man shot, killed by Fairfax Co. police files $20 million wrongful death suit

Spotlight on Northern Virginia: Races to watch in June 18 primary election

Spotlight on Northern Virginia: Races to watch in June 18 primary election

DC Council reverses cuts by mayor and passes 2025 budget

DC Council reverses cuts by mayor and passes 2025 budget

Change the behavior of givers: Prince William Co. proposal suggests not handing money to panhandlers

Change the behavior of givers: Prince William Co. proposal suggests not handing money to panhandlers

In Prince George’s visit, Harris endorses Alsobrooks’ US Senate bid

In Prince George’s visit, Harris endorses Alsobrooks’ US Senate bid

Suspected World War I-era chemical munitions found on American University campus

Suspected World War I-era chemical munitions found on American University campus

DC Council primary results: Felder wins crowded Ward 7 race, incumbents easily win Democratic nomination

DC Council primary results: Felder wins crowded Ward 7 race, incumbents easily win Democratic nomination

Polls open in DC as voters decide council, congressional and presidential primary contests

Polls open in DC as voters decide council, congressional and presidential primary contests

Union leaders demand firings following killing of Md. parole agent

Union leaders demand firings following killing of Md. parole agent

2024 DC Primary Election: Council, presidential and congressional races (live results)

2024 DC Primary Election: Council, presidential and congressional races (live results)

Tips for voting and why you may see beefed up security around polling sites in DC

Tips for voting and why you may see beefed up security around polling sites in DC

Meet the candidates: DC’s primary election headlined by several contested council races

Meet the candidates: DC’s primary election headlined by several contested council races

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