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Voters in Fairfax Co. select their nominees to replace late Rep. Gerry Connolly 06/28/2025 11:00am • Democrats and Republicans prepare to select their respective candidates on Saturday for a special election to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District seat. The seat, which represents Fairfax City and much of Fairfax County in Congress, has been vacant sin Open Streets DC takes over Capitol Hill on Saturday 06/27/2025 09:00pm • It’s time for pedestrians, bikers and skaters to take over the streets this summer. D.C.’s 12th Open Streets event takes place Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the first time on Capitol Hill since the car-free program started in 2019. North Carolina Avenue SE, East Capitol Str Maryland unveils new gun violence data in the hopes of preventing it 06/26/2025 06:35pm • Maryland's Department of Health unveiled a new data dashboard that tracks gun violence across the state. It's part of what state officials say is a new tool designed to prevent gun violence. A new preliminary state gun violence prevention plan was also announced. The new dashboard breaks down Maryland's hiring freeze has room for possible thaw 06/26/2025 11:09am • Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said Wednesday that Gov. Wes Moore's announced hiring freeze does allow state agencies to exercise some discretion. "Smart governance means you make smart decisions with the data that you have," said Ferguson, a Democrat. "The default should be freeze, DC Human Services mobilizes to support homeless population during the heat wave 06/25/2025 08:48pm • There are lots of things to be grateful for, but cold water on a hot day is something else. For the past few days, outreach specialists in D.C. have mobilized to provide resources to the homeless population of the city that face the brunt of the heat wave all day and night. The teams of ou What you need to know about the effects of extreme heat on pets 06/25/2025 07:28pm • Cats love to bathe in sunny windowsills. Dogs love getting outdoor time for play with their owners. But in extreme heat, high temperatures and humidity can combine to create dangerous — even life threatening — conditions for pets. Dr. Clare Shannon, with the Veterinary Emergency Group on H St BetMGM Bonus Code WTOP150 Unlocks $150 Promo for NBA Draft, MLB, WNBA 06/25/2025 06:46pm • 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 Gear up for a busy Wednesday night in sports by redeeming BetMGM bonus code WTOP150. This will unlock an odds boost or a sizable first More Arlington high schoolers will lock cellphones in pouches this fall 06/25/2025 05:33am • Before Wakefield High School adopted stricter cellphone rules, Ashley Rickman told students to put their devices away dozens of times every class period. As a teacher, she was really strict about it, but it didn’t prevent students from trying to defy her rule anyway. But last year, as the Arlin Lawsuit filed against Maryland claims thousands of driver's licenses are wrongly suspended over child support payments 06/25/2025 04:31am • A man in Prince George's County, Maryland, said a common traffic stop turned into his car being impounded and his driver's license being wrongly suspended over child support payments. Now, he's filing a lawsuit against the state. He said he was going to work one day and was near the Pentagon in D How much money do you need to earn a year to live comfortably? 06/23/2025 08:06pm • Nearly half of Americans said they would need to make $100,000 a year to live comfortably, according to a new financial freedom survey from Bankrate. An additional 26% said that’s not enough, and they'd need to bring home $150,000 a year to achieve that feeling. While some may raise their e Work begins on yearslong project to create more public space along Connecticut Avenue 06/23/2025 06:02pm • Construction has started on a yearslong project to transform a stretch of Connecticut Avenue in D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. As part of the construction, the city is planning to build a deck over the stretch of Connecticut Avenue between the circle and Q Street, creating a plaza with mor Washington Monument closes as heat wave bakes region 06/23/2025 02:37pm • Soaring temperatures in the D.C. region has shuttered the towering Washington Monument through Tuesday, as the District activates its heat emergency plan. D.C. opened its cooling centers across all eight wards. The warning is simple: Take this seriously or risk serious consequences. The Na Extreme Heat Alert in effect as cooling centers open in DC 06/22/2025 03:48pm • With sweltering heat hitting D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a Heat Alert for Sunday, with an Extreme Alert planned for Monday through Wednesday. The Heat Alert means cooling centers in the District will be open and available for anyone needing to get out of the sweltering conditions. The hea Md. trooper hit while investigating crash on Capital Beltway 06/21/2025 06:36pm • Maryland State Police said a trooper was hit while investigating a crash on the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County on Saturday morning. It took place just before 2:45 a.m., as authorities went to the area of the inner loop I-495 at Greenbelt Road about a report of a trooper-related crash. FIFA Club World Cup, National Capital Barbecue Battle brings street closures to DC 06/21/2025 03:36pm • The District will be packed this weekend with the FIFA Club World Cup and the annual National Capital Barbecue Battle, despite a heat wave approaching the region. The FIFA Club World Cup brings soccer, team spirit, and excitement to Audi Field in Southwest D.C. on Sunday, while the National Capi