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December 9, 2025
Explaining the Prince George’s Co. housing voucher process
During the five-day window the applications were open, there were more than 47,000 applicants for just 5,000 slots.
December 9, 2025
DC leaders outline priorities for next police chief after Pamela Smith’s retirement
Once a nomination for a new police chief is made by Mayor Muriel Bowser, the D.C. Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety will hold confirmation hearings before the full council gets a vote.
December 9, 2025
Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: ‘Pluck eyebrows,’ ‘Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight’
A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione’s arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year.
December 9, 2025
Fairfax Co. school board approves plan to sunset group that offers expert facility feedback
The division’s Facilities Planning Advisory Council is scheduled to be disbanded by April 1, after Thursday’s 8-3 vote in support of the move. Instead of the council, the Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee is adding five seats.
December 9, 2025
PHOTOS: New photos show ongoing construction on White House’s East Wing
December 9, 2025
Battle over Catherine Hoggle’s competency continues, with psychiatrists clashing
Testimony continued in a Rockville courtroom in the final day of a hearing to see whether Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial for murder in the 2014 disappearance of her two children.
December 9, 2025
Montgomery County Council approves University Boulevard Corridor Plan in 7-3 vote
Montgomery County Council voted 7-3 on Tuesday to pass the controversial University Boulevard Corridor Plan – paving the way for planners to begin work.
December 9, 2025
Fairfax Supervisors vote to oppose casino in Tysons
No official proposal has been put forward, but county leaders want to register their opposition now before the legislative session begins Jan. 14. The board vote was 5-4.
December 9, 2025
Montgomery County’s vacant council seat filled by former school board president
The Montgomery County Council has tapped a former school board president to serve out the remainder of At-Large Council member Gabe Albornoz's term.
December 9, 2025
MCPS chief to recommend closing county’s only charter school
Just months after opening, MECCA Business Learning Institute (MBLI), Montgomery County’s only public charter school, is facing the revocation of its charter.
December 9, 2025
Colin Kaepernick is helping Prince George’s Co. high school students through AI
One of the first AI programs Prince George's County schools are turning to, Lumi Story, was demonstrated at Largo High School on Tuesday morning.
December 9, 2025
Conservation groups decry high-end resort pitched for rural Loudoun
A coalition of 17 conservation groups from Loudoun, Fauquier and beyond are banding together to fight a high-end resort pitched near the convergence of Loudoun, Fauquier and Clarke counties.
December 9, 2025
Nearly 90% of DC students meet back-to-school vaccine deadline
Despite the high success rate, about 2,300 students did not receive the required vaccinations.
December 9, 2025
Drunk driver strikes officer, crashes into police cruisers at Manassas holiday event, police say
A driver is facing multiple charges after Manassas, Virginia, police say he crashed into three police cruisers and struck an officer during a Christmas tree lighting event Friday evening.
December 9, 2025
Toys for Tots needs your help to make a child’s Christmas
The mad dash to get presents for friends and families is on, and Toys for Tots is hoping you will think of kids in need in the D.C. area.
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