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Blistering heat delays start of Great American State Fair on Saturday

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Blistering heat delays start of Great American State Fair on Saturday

Young DC soccer players participate in FIFA World Cup as player escorts

Young DC soccer players participate in FIFA World Cup as player escorts

Portion of I-97 in Anne Arundel Co. buckles under extreme heat

Portion of I-97 in Anne Arundel Co. buckles under extreme heat

Fourth of July DC-area celebrations away from the National Mall

Fourth of July DC-area celebrations away from the National Mall

‘It has nothing to do with our culture’: Native American families on 250th

‘It has nothing to do with our culture’: Native American families on 250th

What’s that noise? What you need to know about DC flyovers Friday and Saturday

What’s that noise? What you need to know about DC flyovers Friday and Saturday

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How some paint helps Metro keep the trains running during this heat wave

How some paint helps Metro keep the trains running during this heat wave

Judge won’t stop East Potomac Golf Links plans, but she’s not throwing the case out

Judge won’t stop East Potomac Golf Links plans, but she’s not throwing the case out

Great American State Fair a week later: small crowds, high temps and baptisms

Great American State Fair a week later: small crowds, high temps and baptisms

With all hands on deck, Metro hopes to make the busy holiday weekend a safe one

With all hands on deck, Metro hopes to make the busy holiday weekend a safe one

WATCH LIVE: ‘A Capitol Fourth’ concert for America’s 250th anniversary

WATCH LIVE: ‘A Capitol Fourth’ concert for America’s 250th anniversary

WATCH LIVE: Nation’s capital puts on massive fireworks spectacle for America’s 250th

WATCH LIVE: Nation’s capital puts on massive fireworks spectacle for America’s 250th

Trump administration officials tout federal beautification project amid protests

Trump administration officials tout federal beautification project amid protests

Things to do in the DC area: Rooftop punk shows, Afrobeats & Wine Festival … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Rooftop punk shows, Afrobeats & Wine Festival … and more!

DC’s World Central Kitchen helps feed Venezuelans after earthquake

DC’s World Central Kitchen helps feed Venezuelans after earthquake

Bookmark this: Where to find DC-area cooling centers

Bookmark this: Where to find DC-area cooling centers

Metro, DC leaders lay out more details on transit at new Commanders stadium

Metro, DC leaders lay out more details on transit at new Commanders stadium

Freedom Plaza reopens with new statues, memorials and a working fountain

Freedom Plaza reopens with new statues, memorials and a working fountain

New laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC on July 1

New laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC on July 1

Here’s the full timeline of events on the National Mall for July Fourth

Here’s the full timeline of events on the National Mall for July Fourth

USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday

USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders

New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders

DC sports fans have a chance to showcase their favorite memorabilia in new exhibit

DC sports fans have a chance to showcase their favorite memorabilia in new exhibit

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