D.C., Md. & Va.
Sunday is fall, but our warm Friday seemed only summer
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Equinox looms, but in D.C., summer declines to surrender.
Maryland teen arrested in connection to D.C. school threats, police say
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A Maryland teen was arrested for making social media threats to D.C. schools, according to police.
Baltimore bridge collapse victim families urge judge to make ship owner pay
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The families of the six killed when the Dali struck and collapsed the bridge, as well the two aboard the span who survived, asked a judge not to cap damages.
Ocean City reopens for swimming, surfing after medical waste found in water
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Maryland officials closed the island’s beaches last Sunday when about 50 used needles, feminine hygiene products and other debris rolled in with the tide.
Person arrested for scaling fence by White House offices
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The individual, whom authorities did not identify, was transported to George Washington Hospital for a medical evaluation.
U-Md. president asks for independent review after plagiarism allegations
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University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines called for an independent review after being accused of plagiarism.
How much do you know about buying a home?
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Take our quiz on the truths and myths for first-time buyers
PM Update: Fair skies tonight. Clouds then increase before late Saturday rain chances.
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Shower and storm chances tick slightly upward by tomorrow night; hydrological briefing included
Buyers hunt for ‘sweet spot’ in hot DMV housing market
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Increased inventory creates some optimism in a still-tight environment
The hidden story of Native tribes who outsmarted Bacon’s Rebellion
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A scene of conflict that was lost to the ages has been unearthed, assembling an indigenous perspective on events at the very root of America’s founding.
Virginia race for Spanberger’s open seat in Congress is heating up
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The battle between Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R), both Army veterans turned lawyers, is one of the country’s most closely watched House races.
A guide to the 2024 Virginia general election: What to know before you vote
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All 11 of Virginia’s congressional seats are on the ballot, along with several local races.
D.C.-area forecast: Fairly bright and probably rain-free until later Saturday
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Some showers and a few storms are possible tomorrow afternoon into evening, with raindrops possible into next week.
D.C. singles are entering the ‘Love Is Blind’ pods. Here’s what we know.
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“Love Is Blind” finally announced its cast for the upcoming D.C. season, and it already has people across the city talking, judging and planning watch parties.
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted police gets weekends in jail for a year
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The sentence is among the lighter terms for a person convicted of attacking law enforcement during the Jan. 6 attack. Another defendant received eight years.
D.C. closes Canna Coffee after viral video of owner berating delivery driver
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The owner of Canna Coffee told a delivery driver to “learn English” in a recorded encounter. The city said the shop was operating despite a shut-down order.
Trial date set for man charged in double homicide plot with au pair
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Hearings for Brendan Banfield and his former au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, were held Thursday in the same Fairfax County courtroom.
D.C. doesn’t have an official amphibian. These kids want to change that.
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Fourth graders from Powell Elementary School testified in support of a bill they wrote to recognize the red-backed salamander.
A survivor to her rapist: ‘If I’ve gotta be in jail, so do you’
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Two rape survivors testified again because their attacker wants out of jail. The Sean “Diddy” Combs arrest reminds them how hard Black, female victims fight to be heard.
Virginia Democrats introduce bill to restrict school cellphone use
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Virginia Senate Democrats introduced a bill to restrict cellphone use in schools, following Governor Youngkin's guidance.
Shot fired during robbery of students at Md. bus stop, police say
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One shot was fired during an early-morning attempted robbery of students waiting at a bus stop on Livingston Road, but no one was hit, police say.
PM Update: Clearing and turning tranquil tonight. Sunnier and warm Friday.
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The next 48 hours should be mainly clear and probably rain-free. Also below, a tropical update.
Popular D.C. doughnut shop plays on with support from punk rockers
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Donut Run in Takoma has lines of customers waiting for vegan doughnuts hand-crafted by members of D.C.’s punk music community.
Buying for the long haul: How to choose a resilient house
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Learn how your home was built and how to make it stronger
Couple is left stunned when each proposes to the other at the same moment
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Rachel Hundertmark and Rashad Polk had each secretly planned to propose to each other. At a concert in Maryland, they got on a knee at the same time.
D.C.-area forecast: A sprinkling of showers today before a mainly dry weekend
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The weekend looks mainly dry with at least peeks of sunshine as the autumn equinox arrives.