D.C., Md. & Va.
D.C., Md. & Va.
What to know about DMV vigils, events and rallies planned around Oct. 7
Jewish groups are hosting events to mourn those Hamas killed on Oct. 7, and pro-Palestinian groups are marking the start of Israel’s military response in Gaza.
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D.C. contractor sued for alleged improper screening of hopeful tenants
The lawsuit alleges that RentGrow, a major tenant screening company, unfairly rejects D.C. residents eligible for housing using incorrect data.
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Things we overheard at a ‘Love Is Blind’ watch party in D.C.
We went to the “Love Is Blind” watch party at Crown & Crow in Logan Circle. Here’s what we overheard.
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‘Love Is Blind’ D.C. Season 7: The best (and worst) moments of Episodes 1-6
The biggest and ickiest moments from the first episode drop, including Leo Braudy’s mysterious draw among women, awkward meetings and, of course, race and politics.
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Prince George’s police charge 10 students after school threats
Prince George’s County police charged 10 students and identified four other youth after investigating 47 school threats.
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D.C. to have two holiday markets after management dispute upends tradition
For nearly two decades, Michael Berman’s small company operated the hugely popular DowntownDC Holiday Market. Now he’s setting up a competing event.
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PM Update: Patchy fog and drizzle tonight, warmer and sunnier Thursday
Other than a passing sprinkle, our rainy streak is coming to an end. Sunshine makes a comeback tomorrow.
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Special counsel lays out evidence against Trump in Jan. 6 case
In a filing that argues Trump is not immune from prosecution, Jack Smith offered new details of the former president’s alleged efforts to overturn the election.
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Man charged in cold case sexual assaults in D.C., College Park, Md.
Police allege they forensically linked the man, 54-year-old Ernesto Ramon Mercado, to six home invasion burglaries in which a victim was sexually assaulted.
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It’s rained in D.C. 11 days in a row. That’s almost a record.
The rainy streak, set to be over Thursday, is the second-longest in over 150 years.
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He was ‘Mr. Walz’ to them, and they want D.C. to know he’s for real.
Former students of Tim Walz who live in the D.C. area gathered to headline a debate watch party and tell wholesome stories about the man who inspired them.
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Woods at Occoquan Overlook rises on one-acre lots in Lorton, Va.
Buying New | Occoquan Overlook has 43 houses starting at $1.73 million
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Nonprofit in Trayon White bribery case got millions in D.C. contracts
City officials terminated two of Life Deeds’ contracts in 2019 and considered blocking the contractor for five years.
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D.C.-area forecast: Clouds and a few showers today, then gradually brighter and nicer
The process of ridding ourselves of Helene’s remnant showers and clouds has been excruciatingly slow.
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Ex-officer testifies he was afraid when he fatally shot suspected shoplifter
Former Fairfax County police officer Wesley Shifflett has said he believed he saw the man he fatally shot reaching for a weapon. Police did not find one.
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Virginia sees slight drop in fully accredited schools
Gov. Glenn Youngkin repeated concerns that the current metric doesn’t accurately reflect performance. A new system is coming next year.
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D.C. teachers reach tentative labor deal after a year of talks
D.C. teachers reached a tentative labor deal securing pay raises and better working conditions for public school staff.
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‘Crisis’ in unpaid rent leads D.C. to roll back eviction protections
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) has acknowledged the policies have had unintended consequences for affordable housing providers and require urgent correction.
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PM Update: Today was surprisingly rainy, and some more showers are ahead
There’s not a lot left to fall, but after 10 days of measurable rain, a break might be nice. We may have to wait until Thursday for that.
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Judge clears way for U-Md. pro-Palestinian group’s vigil on Oct. 7
This ruling allows the U-Md. chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine to hold its vigil and educational activities on McKeldin Mall on Oct. 7, despite university officials’ security concerns.
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October should feel fall-like in D.C., but slightly warmer and drier than normal
September was a tale of two weather patterns — first cool and dry, then wet and humid. On balance, it ended up near average.
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Are you watching the D.C. season of ‘Love is Blind’? Play our bingo card!
The pods are open! Follow the D.C. singles on “Love is Blind” Season 7, and scratch off these blank spaces with our printable bingo card.
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D.C. will require canine day care to improve safety, pay $100,000 penalty
District Dogs was under investigation for whether it misled customers about the safety of their pets at its Northeast Washington location after 10 dogs died in an August 2023 flood.
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