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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

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC

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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

Bowser names interim DC police chief

Meet the Loudoun Co. family whose Christmas lights are so good, they won $50K

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

Marylanders split on resolving budget shortfall, pessimistic about Key Bridge rebuild

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December 17

WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for Dec. 19

Simone Biles makes Wish kid’s dream come true

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

Kenyan McDuffie tells WTOP he’s ‘excited about what is to come’ after resigning from DC Council

Peña-Melnyk makes history as new Maryland House speaker

‘We’re doing all we can’: Prince George’s Co. Council member responds to Marylander Condominiums crisis

FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash