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December 10, 2025
The US House OK’d the 2026 NDAA. How are officials across the DC region reacting?
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act in a 312-112 vote late Wednesday, advancing the policy bill to the U.S. Senate for possible clearance by next week.
December 10, 2025
Fairfax Co. approves plan to significantly increase fees for trespass tows
The move comes months after a change in Virginia law went into effect that kept the minimum fee localities can charge at $135 but set the maximum to $210.
December 10, 2025
Bill would rename former Black Lives Matter Plaza for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk
A South Carolina Republican Congresswoman wants to rename a well-known stretch of 16th Street NW in D.C. after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
December 10, 2025
A university dining hall’s leftovers go to DC residents in need
A group of students and staff at American University are working to reduce food waste while providing food to people in need.
December 10, 2025
California man charged with kidnapping Maryland woman from 2024 crash scene, raping her
A California man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly forced the driver of a single-vehicle collision into his car, and later raped her on two occasions in December 2024 in Maryland.
December 10, 2025
Catherine Hoggle found competent to stand trial in murders of her children
A Montgomery County judge declares Catherine Hoggle competent to stand trial for murder in the 2014 disappearance of her children.
December 10, 2025
Evening showers possible in DC region on windy Wednesday
Though it may be hard to tell with gusty winds, things have warmed up a bit in the D.C. region ahead of a cold front that's expected to plummet temperatures and potentially bring stray showers Wednesday evening. 
December 10, 2025
West Virginia National Guard member killed in DC is shooting laid to rest
A West Virginia National Guard member who was fatally shot last month in the nation’s capital was laid to rest with full military honors in a private ceremony.
December 10, 2025
Driver pleads guilty to driving 87 mph in 2023 crash that killed Fairfax Co. teen
Jose Zelaya pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the July 2023 crash that killed 17-year-old Rebekah Zarco, of Burke, Virginia, according Fairfax County prosecutors.
December 10, 2025
Cheesecake Factory in DC’s Friendship Heights is closing
After 34 years serving their titular dessert on Wisconsin Avenue, the Cheesecake Factory in D.C.’s Friendship Heights will close its doors.
December 10, 2025
This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free
WTOP's “Wish Wednesday,” is spotlighting Ben Keller, a 14-year-old from Fairfax County, Virginia, whose cruising dreams came true, thanks to Make-A-Wish.
December 10, 2025
Maryland Gov. Moore calls lawmakers back for long-anticipated special session next week
Gov. Wes Moore issued an executive order for the legislative session that said the session is being called to “elect a new House Speaker following Adrienne A. Jones’s announcement last week that she would step down following six historic years in service to the speakership.”
December 10, 2025
Manassas Regional Airport’s plan to become region’s new commercial-service airport moves forward, but debut pushed back to 2027
Manassas Regional Airport’s plan to become the region’s newest commercial-service airport has taken another step forward, but its debut has been pushed to spring 2027.
December 10, 2025
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December 10, 2025
‘He went off’: Patuxent HS football star shines in Maryland 1A state title game
The senior rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown, and caught six passes for 107 yards and another score as the Panthers rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat Fort Hill, 35-28, in the Maryland 1A state title game.
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