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December 7, 2025
Wheaton water leak that displaced 1,000 residents repaired
More than a thousand residents of the Arrive Wheaton Apartments on Georgia Avenue can return home after being displaced by a water leak.
December 7, 2025
Northwood High student charged as adult with possession of loaded handgun on campus
A Northwood High School student is facing gun charges including possession of a firearm on school property following his arrest Friday.
December 7, 2025
Electrical fire leaves $2.7 million in damages to industrial building in Loudoun Co.
The Loudoun Co. Fire Marshal's Office said an "unspecified electrical event" in a power distribution panel is to blame for a Saturday fire that left $2.7 million in damages to a commercial building.
December 7, 2025
‘It certainly changes the tone’: Political analyst on Bonds’ announcement not to seek reelection
At-large D.C. Council member Anita Bonds becomes the latest official to not seek reelection for the District's governing body.
December 7, 2025
Exxxotica puts the ‘XXX’ in Dulles Expo Center 
Before the final events at the Dulles Expo Center that showcase jewelry, holiday crafts and model trains, there is one that is heating up Chantilly, Virginia. 
December 7, 2025
Chilly conditions, cloudy skies: Check out the DC region’s forecast
Despite more clouds and patchy freezing fog, Sunday’s conditions remain dry across the D.C. area. Temperatures fall below freezing at night.
December 6, 2025
DC Council member Anita Bonds will not seek reelection
At-Large Council member Anita Bonds announced Saturday that she will not seek reelection, after serving on the D.C. Council for over a decade.
December 6, 2025
It’s ‘Ice Ice Baby’ in DC’s Ward 7 thanks to $39M ice arena
The nearly $40 million renovation to the Fort Dupont Ice Arena was completed and during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in D.C. on Saturday.
December 6, 2025
New Grand Mart international grocer to replace Manassas Amazon Fresh
A New Grand Mart international grocery store is set to replace the shuttered Amazon Fresh location in Manassas’ Sudley Manor Square.
December 6, 2025
Virginia’s new party animal, a viral drunken raccoon, honored with cocktail recipes
After one raccoon recovered from a hangover due to his bender, Virginia ABC has released cocktail recommendations that pays tribute to the viral masked bandit.
December 6, 2025
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga brings beloved Broadway, Disney songs and more to Strathmore
Lea Salonga started singing around the house in her native Philippines when she was three, and for over fifty years she hasn’t stopped using her voice which has been described as “golden,” “pristine” and "as sparkling as a Baccarat crystal."
December 6, 2025
Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?
Dulles Airport regularly makes it on worst airport lists due to one of its most unusual features: the people movers used to ferry passengers between gates and planes.
December 6, 2025
Get Well’s founder revolutionized the hospital experience thanks to cancer diagnosis
Michael O’Neil's diagnosis inspired him to create Get Well, a Bethesda, Maryland-based digital health company that provides patients with education tools.
December 6, 2025
WTOP’s Bob Immler retires after 40 years in the traffic business
After more than 30 years of guiding Washingtonians through traffic’s twists and turns, legendary evening anchor Bob Immler is signing off for the last time at WTOP.
December 6, 2025
DC reports highest graduation rate in over a decade
D.C. has reported its highest graduation rate in over a decade, a feat school leaders attribute to expanded course offerings and cracking down on absenteeism.
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