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Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

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Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

Meet the ‘Catfish King of the Occoquan’ and his convivial cast of characters

Meet the ‘Catfish King of the Occoquan’ and his convivial cast of characters

Virginia voter guide: Upcoming special election to fill late Rep. Connolly’s seat

Virginia voter guide: Upcoming special election to fill late Rep. Connolly’s seat

Abrego Garcia’s lawyers seek gag order on Trump administration officials after perp walk video

Abrego Garcia’s lawyers seek gag order on Trump administration officials after perp walk video

‘This can be replicated’: White House touts 30% drop in DC crime as mayor admits federal surge is helping

‘This can be replicated’: White House touts 30% drop in DC crime as mayor admits federal surge is helping

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20 years later, Gulf Coast natives remember the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina

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Large DC rally held in support of union workers, blasts Donald Trump’s policies

Large DC rally held in support of union workers, blasts Donald Trump’s policies

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College credits for cops: Montgomery Co. police tackle recruitment challenges with education benefits

College credits for cops: Montgomery Co. police tackle recruitment challenges with education benefits

As President Trump criticizes DC streets, mayor says they’ve made major progress

As President Trump criticizes DC streets, mayor says they’ve made major progress

Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert

Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert

DC man seen throwing sandwich at agent charged with misdemeanor after grand jury declines indictment

DC man seen throwing sandwich at agent charged with misdemeanor after grand jury declines indictment

Montgomery County watching for ripple effects from DC law enforcement surge

Montgomery County watching for ripple effects from DC law enforcement surge

Cold-case killer sentenced to 22 years in prison for 2001 murder of Montgomery Co. mother

Cold-case killer sentenced to 22 years in prison for 2001 murder of Montgomery Co. mother

Republican proposal could extend federal law enforcement surge in DC for 6 months

Republican proposal could extend federal law enforcement surge in DC for 6 months

Analysis: White House brushes off Denmark’s concerns over Greenland influence operations

Analysis: White House brushes off Denmark’s concerns over Greenland influence operations

Hokie Storm Chase turns vans into mobile classrooms as students pursue severe weather — and careers

Hokie Storm Chase turns vans into mobile classrooms as students pursue severe weather — and careers

Traveling Labor Day weekend? You should leave early

Traveling Labor Day weekend? You should leave early

Labor Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed around the DC area

Labor Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed around the DC area

New dorm-style housing project for DC’s homeless set to open next month

New dorm-style housing project for DC’s homeless set to open next month

Things to do in the DC area: Sunflower Festival, luau and pig roast … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Sunflower Festival, luau and pig roast … and more!

DC Tap Fest marks 17th year with all-star dancers, local pride

DC Tap Fest marks 17th year with all-star dancers, local pride

What’s crime actually like in DC? You can check the numbers yourself

What’s crime actually like in DC? You can check the numbers yourself

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