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Teens gather in Navy Yard park

DC police add two curfew zones to prevent large youth gatherings

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Virginia family displaced after garage fire severely damages Woodbridge home

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The shutdown is over and DC's National Zoo is finally open

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Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks out on Epstein files, shutdown and gerrymandering

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices

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Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioter for gun offense and woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents

Man killed in police shooting near Georgetown

AI-generated song sparks curiosity and debate after topping country music charts

Monday and Bethune score in Spirit's 2-0 win over Thorns to reach NWSL championship

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Saturday Steals: Gifts under $50 that'll come in handy this holiday season

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Politics, overdrinking and not flushing: How to get kicked out of Thanksgiving

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Washington Spirit prepares to defend DC in NWSL semifinals

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National Air and Space Museum reopens after record 43-day government shutdown

DC businesses feel impact of National Zoo鈥檚 closure 鈥� and reopening

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DC parents get hands-on look at how kids learn math

As part of safety push, motor assist on DC e-bikes is slowing down

For DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival, closure of Dulles Expo Center is bittersweet goodbye

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

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Commanders select Texas-based architecture firm to design new DC stadium

The DC-area coach proving tennis is 鈥榝or everyone鈥� with inclusive programming

Montgomery County Council member confronted by apparent ICE agents

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Behind the scenes: National Harbor tree lighting and holiday fireworks kickoff

DC Council member shows why her 鈥榖ottle bill鈥� is needed with a boat tour

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GWU museum celebrates century of preserving some of 鈥榯he most precious objects people owned鈥�

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What to expect at the DC Holiday Market in Dupont Circle this year

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Bethesda to DC bike ride rolls out Sunday to promote street safety

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U.Va. researchers document death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks

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Bowie State University gets $50M donation from MacKenzie Scott

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Fairfax Co. schools to place weapons detectors at Virginia state playoff football games

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17-year-old arrested for shooting during Howard U. homecoming weekend

Ride the 66 Express Nov. 15鈥�16 to help Drive Out Hunger

Insight by I-66 Express Mobility Partners

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Youngkin slams Spanberger's request to pause U.Va. president search

Explore programs offering no-cost energy conservation kits and rebates for qualifying appliances

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Man accused of leading DC police on chase, ramming into cruiser and causing Metrobus crash

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Montgomery County teacher wins on 'Jeopardy!'

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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59

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This Maryland county could soon see a spike in homelessness if federal cuts are passed

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Planning Thanksgiving? Ranking DC-area supermarkets for quality, price, convenience

Take home feasts from Carmine's are available for pickup on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27.

The DC area's best Thanksgiving takeout feasts and holiday packages

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Debate over immigration enforcement program heats up in Maryland

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Data Doctors: What to do after a data breach

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The shutdown is over and DC’s National Zoo is finally open

DC police add two curfew zones to prevent large youth gatherings

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks out on Epstein files, shutdown and gerrymandering

Virginia family displaced after garage fire severely damages Woodbridge home

Fairfax Co. schools to place weapons detectors at Virginia state playoff football games

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These obscure DC landmarks off Rock Creek Parkway have ties to the construction of the city itself

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APTOPIX Death of the Penny

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Photo shows an aurora in the skies of Nelson County, Virginia, Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: Amazing auroras dance across DC region

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Smithsonian museums in DC reopen after record 43-day government shutdown

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