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Federal judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024

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White House Construction

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NPS notice seems to blame previous administrations for Reflecting Pool's plumbing issues

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Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation

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Union sues TSA over privatization plan records

Sue HartDegen, left, and some of her Northwest D.C. neighbors go out for a few minutes almost every night to protest the National Guard deployment in the District.

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Fairfax Co. student launches app to help neurodivergent job seekers

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NPS notice blames previous administrations for Reflecting Pool issues

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Stefon Diggs won’t just help Jayden Daniels — he’ll unleash him

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Virginia Gov. Spanberger intervening in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger

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Ocean City auctioning off signs to let beach lovers bring home a piece of history

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How DC is helping incoming high schoolers get to know their new schools

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Local chefs work to bring the DC area together, one pop-up at a time

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Why the 2027 Preakness will be held on a Sunday

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Kent Island restaurant adds a million new oysters to Chesapeake Bay

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Metro says system is getting safer thanks to fare evasion enforcement

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Giant panda at DC zoo celebrates fifth birthday with shark-themed party

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Why the Nationals were deadline sellers — sort of

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Clergy, civic groups hold SAVE Act protest and get-out-the-vote rally in DC

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1 dead, 7 injured after two-vehicle crash in Germantown

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Meet Impala, a graceful pup who’s full of personality

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When he’s not snapping footballs, this Pro Bowler is selling bagels on Kent Island

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National Zoo's new baby bat-eared foxes

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Commanders put their pads on at training camp

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Fairfax Co. families frustrated by Centreville High School conditions

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Arlington educator teaches the 'art form' of cigars

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Back-to-school checklist aims to make first day easier for DC families

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How to help your children reset their sleep schedules for the new school year

Basic vision checks at a pediatrician can pick up early signs of trouble that can be referred to a specialist. However, once you leave your teen years, it’s usually time for that first comprehensive exam. (Thinkstock)

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How AI is being used at NFL stadiums this year

Vola's Dockside Grill in Alexandria, Virginia, is participating in Alexandria Restaurant Week.

DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in August

U.S. President Donald Trump watches as mechanics work on the car of US driver David Malukas outside the White House during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix race will be the fifteenth round of the 2026 IndyCar Series. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

DC road closures, parking restrictions in effect for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Virginia Gov. Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger

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Friday Freebies: Potbelly, photos and birthday treats

The boardwalk sign that sat at 19th Street, also known as Johnny Unitas Way, is up for auction.

Ocean City signs auction lets beach lovers bring home a piece of history

Germantown vehicle crash

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A coypu is pictured at the Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in Camargue, southern France on Janyuary 29, 2026. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP via Getty Images)

2nd beaver tests positive for rabies in Maryland state park

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Guinness says DC’s Fourth of July broke world record for largest firework display

Soul Mega’s national brewing win could help DC beer brand tap into growth

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Storm threat looms over DC region’s evening commute for second straight day

NPS notice seems to blame previous administrations for Reflecting Pool’s plumbing issues

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