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Northern Virginia braces for more job losses amid Trump administration uncertainty 04/08/2025 01:59pm • Private-sector job postings have plunged. Contracts are being canceled. And across Northern Virginia, laid-off federal contractors are showing up at job centers in growing numbers — a trend officials fear will worsen this summer if deeper federal cuts take effect. “I’m preparing for the worst Three old houses and the secrets inside 04/08/2025 01:51pm • This content is sponsored and provided by the Civil War Heritage Area. The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, covering portions of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties, is abundant with places to find interesting architecture and decorative charm. Begin your exploration at each of the th Q&A: Md. Gov. Moore emphasizes growth, speaks on tariffs and state budget 04/07/2025 07:30pm • Maryland lawmakers are wrapping their 2025 legislative session Monday after a tumultuous year, marked by President Donald Trump's administration's government layoffs, global tariffs and a $3.3 billion budget hole. The state is raising taxes on its information technology sector and the state's wea Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: Use $300 Bonus or 10 $100 No Sweat Bets on Florida vs. Houston 04/07/2025 06:38pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Step into the action for the national championship game with the latest Fanatics Sportsbook promo. Create an account and secure $300 in Crime drops in downtown Silver Spring, but youth crime remains a concern, police say 04/07/2025 03:40pm • Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, saw a jump in violent crime in 2022 and 2023, sparking concerns from businesses and residents alike. But in the past year, Montgomery County police said, overall crime in that area dropped by 7.6%. "Our violent crime is really headed in the right direction," s Advocates push to build commuter rail to western Loudoun Co. along W&OD trail 04/07/2025 02:25pm • Transit advocates are hoping to gather support for a plan to build a commuter rail line along the W&OD Trail from Purcellville, Virginia, to the Metro station at East Falls Church. The rail line would be in the footprint of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, which first began runni Sweet spot for DC home sales? $1 million to $2 million 04/07/2025 01:08pm • Home prices across the D.C. area are holding up heading into the spring housing market, but sales have slowed in general. Pending sales in February were down 9.5% from a year ago, according to listing service Bright MLS, and closed sales were down 4.1%. But, higher-end sales are moving more qu Why DC apartment renters are squeezed by high housing costs (and how to get that lease) 04/07/2025 12:39pm • The D.C. metro’s apartment rental market enters the spring search time frame as one of the most competitive in the nation. RentCafe ranks the D.C. market as its most popular for searches in March for the fifth month in a row. In March, there were an average of seven lease applications for every Car Review: Mitsubishi Outlander sports bold styling and improved interior design for 2025 04/07/2025 07:29am • A compact SUV that can seat seven people, the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL looks to make a name for itself with bold looks and batter interior. (WTOP/Mike Parris) It might not be the biggest car company, but Mitsubishi is having a bit of renaissance in the U.S. market and its largest vehicle, the O The cost of living in the DC area: The pain and the gains you can make 04/07/2025 04:26am • The cost of everything is going up, and there are widespread concerns that the D.C. area could fall into a recession. Often times, what would be considered a middle class income in most parts of the country won't cut it in the D.C. region, and it's only getting harder. Whether you own your ow How Alex Ovechkin became the top goal-scorer in NHL history 04/06/2025 02:56pm • Alex Ovechkin became the greatest goal scorer in NHL history because of a never-before-seen combination of a wicked shot, consistency over two decades and remarkable durability that kept him on the ice long enough to break Wayne Gretzky's record. Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal Sunday again Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: Activate $300 Bonus or $1,000 in No Sweat Bets for NBA, MLB 04/06/2025 11:14am • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Take advantage of the latest Fanatics Sportsbook promo in time for Sunday's NBA and MLB action. 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Just a week after more than 200 demonstrations too Trump's election order would add barriers for military voters 04/06/2025 06:00am • (CNN) — Military families who are deployed far from their homes will see their process for voting become more complex, risking their possible disenfranchisement, with President Donald Trump’s efforts to make certain election policies more stringent. Trump’s new executive order — which aim