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Plastic bag ban coming to Montgomery County

‘An emotional roller coaster’: Families of DC plane crash victims react to Senate approving ROTOR Act

Things to do in the DC area: Santa Clauster-f@%! Holiday Spectacular … and more!

Spanberger makes affordability centerpiece of 2026 agenda as legislative session nears

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

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Maryland moves forward on replacing Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Student who allegedly stabbed 14-year-old inside Prince George’s County high school charged with attempted murder

DC renters could see relief in 2026 as Zillow sees rent-buy gap narrowing

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

Inmate connected to Silver Spring gold bar scam found dead

Commanders stadium project sparks debate over public transit and traffic solutions

Virginia Lottery wants you to be aware of a scam when buying tickets this holiday season

Bowser talks about the next steps in the District’s response to the House Committee’s report on crime data manipulation

Celebrity chef Carla Hall talks to WTOP about her upcoming one-woman show

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Reston man arrested in fatal shooting had been released from custody the day prior

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December 17

WATCH: Trump gives nationwide address on 2026 agenda

Message from USPS: Mail your packages today

Trump’s National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says

‘You’re singing your heart out’: DC music teacher preps her show choir for Union Station debut

Feeling the flu: Doctors see simultaneous uptick in flu and RSV cases

Watch what happens if you stop giving your Christmas tree water

Violence interrupters graduate with skills to combat crime in DC neighborhoods