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Frigid weather stretches on with relief in sight for DC area

Rob Reiner Investigation

Son Nick arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says

Closings & Delays

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CLOSINGS AND DELAYS: DC-area schools to open on 2-hour delay

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin gestures during an interview in his office at the Capitol Wednesday Dec. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

What will Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He's not ready to tell

Bethesda-native Katie Ledecky broke the American record in the 1650 freestyle on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in College Park, Maryland.

Katie Ledecky beats her own American record in 1650 freestyle event in College Park

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This Chinese table game, described as ‘the new pickleball,’ is surging in the DC area

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DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new House Oversight Committee report

This Segway tour guide wants to teach even DC natives something new

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting

Where to party on New Year's Eve in the DC area

DHS moves to eliminate TSA collective bargaining agreement, again

Boeing 777 prepares for takeoff

United Airlines flight from Dulles to Tokyo makes emergency landing

Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves

Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak at 8 games

John Cena

'Win or lose, it didn't matter': Fans react to John Cena's final match in DC

Fans react to John Cena’s final match in DC

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials

Pro wrestling takes over DC for John Cena’s final WWE match

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This Montgomery Co. teen’s kidnapping motivated her to start a toy drive

DC’s Tidal Basin sea wall reconstruction completed months ahead of schedule

Kilmar Abrego Garcia makes statement following release from immigration center

This year's Floriana Christmas tree honors White House history

Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title

Experts expect a ‘healthier’ housing market in 2026 for DC area

Celebrating the holidays in a different (and cuter) way: with alpacas!

How American University dramatically ramped up its food donations

Cheesecake Factory in DC’s Friendship Heights is closing

Meet Macho, a 10-month-old puppy with a love for life

This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free

Patruxent High School senior Evan Jones spent weeks covering for an injured teammate

Colin Kaepernick’s AI program comes to a Md. public school system

This Northern Va. teacher is a finalist for a Grammy Award

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DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree

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Kids at DC hospital get visit, holiday gifts from Washington Wizards players

FILE - Mariah Carey performs at the 82nd Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 3, 2014, in New York. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is upset that her beloved Mariah Carey Christmas album has gone missing, but she needn't worry, she's getting a replacement copy courtesy of the five-time Grammy winner herself. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

From original carols to Christmas pop, Virginia expert describes the staying power of seasonal music

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Grammy-nominated singer Maggie Rose coming home for annual Christmas shows in Bethesda

The Fillmore Gardens shopping center

Long-abandoned strip mall in Arlington to get a new life

WorldPride DC

Capital Pride pushes back 2026 festival date in response to prep for the US's 250th birthday

Building culture and staying ahead of the curve at Saalex

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Australia Bondi Beach Shooting

At least 15 killed in targeted attack on Jewish Australians, police say

Expert Edition: How to assemble the building blocks of impact-driven AI

Insight by ThunderCat Technology

Federal Enforcement Nativity

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

Exactly 1,435 couples locked lips on Saturday at Anthem Row to break the world record. (Courtesy Downtown DC BID)

DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

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This Montgomery Co. teen’s kidnapping motivated her to start a toy drive

A fall sunset in Brookside Gardens

Montgomery County ranked No. 2 place for older adults to live among large U.S. communities

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From ‘Life of a Snowgirl’ to ‘Slick Sleddin',’ Arlington’s snow plows are back with an essential message

County News

Frigid weather stretches on with relief in sight for DC area

What will Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He’s not ready to tell

Katie Ledecky beats her own American record in 1650 freestyle event in College Park

This Segway tour guide wants to teach even DC natives something new

This Chinese table game, described as ‘the new pickleball,’ is surging in the DC area

Alpacas

Md. alpaca farm helps celebrate the holiday season with 'Fleece' Navidad events

man stands heavily bundled in winter clothing outside apartment building

'Constantly without any heat': Residents say they’re freezing inside Marylander Condominiums

This past July 14-year-old Ben Keller was in the middle of the sea on The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the Wonder of the Sea.

This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free

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Rob Reiner Investigation

Remembering the stars who've died this year

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Car Review: Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid

Macho and Chuck

2025 Pets of the Week

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Lola the binturong peeks from behind a tree.

Bear cat bites two workers at DC's Smithsonian National Zoo

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Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

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Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year

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