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December 14, 2025
‘Win or lose, it didn’t matter’: Fans react to John Cena’s final match in DC
D.C. hosted WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event show at Capital One Arena featuring John Cena's final match.
December 14, 2025
DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new House Oversight Committee report
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith has been accused of manipulating crime data to "maintain the appearance of low crime" in a new report released Sunday by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
December 14, 2025
Long-abandoned strip mall in Arlington to get a new life
The Arlington County Board gave final approval at its Saturday meeting to a major redevelopment project at 2601 Columbia Pike in Arlington, Virginia.
December 14, 2025
Blustery conditions in the DC area could make driving dangerous after snowstorm
As temperatures drop rapidly after the morning's snowstorm, officials are urging drivers to be cautious due to the possibility of black ice on roadways.
December 14, 2025
DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe 
The previous record was 480, but on Saturday the “National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe” event had 1,435 couples locking lips and setting a new world record.
December 13, 2025
DC region expected to be hit with snowfall and freezing weather for second time this December
Snowfall is expected to hit the D.C. region this weekend for the second time this December, bringing freezing weather and possible ice with it.
December 13, 2025
Bethesda high school hopes to land Michelle Obama as commencement speaker
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has turned to Instagram with the hope of Michelle Obama joining them on graduation day next year as their commencement speaker.
December 13, 2025
Maryland woman charged in death of infant child
A 24-year-old Maryland woman was arrested and is facing charges with the murder of her infant child in Cecil County.
December 13, 2025
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane experienced an engine failure while taking off from Dulles International Airport before safely returning to the airport.
December 13, 2025
From ‘Life of a Snowgirl’ to ‘Slick Sleddin’,’ Arlington’s snow plows are back with an essential message
After being overwhelmed with the response last winter, when Arlington leaders asked the community for ideas to help name their snow plows, they decided to do it again.
December 13, 2025
‘It probably saved my life’: DC residents share what Fort Dupont Ice Arena means to them
This is the first weekend that the people of D.C. can head over to Ward 7 and enjoy the nearly $40 million showplace that is the Fort Dupont Ice Arena.
December 13, 2025
Montgomery County ranked No. 2 place for older adults to live among large U.S. communities
The county is second behind San Francisco, which has held the No. 1 spot for six years, according to AARP’s list of the top 100 places to live for older adults published this week.
December 13, 2025
How much snow will the DC area get this weekend?
A few inches of snowfall will blanket the D.C. area this weekend right as whipping winds return and temperatures plummet below freezing.
December 13, 2025
‘The Ruler’ Oba Femi prepares for WWE battle at Saturday Night’s Main Event in DC
WWE superstar Oba Femi will take on WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes in a special showcase bout at Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena in D.C.
December 13, 2025
Wreaths Across America visits DC’s war memorials
WTOP spoke to volunteers with Wreaths Across America as they placed wreaths at the Vietnam War Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.
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