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December 11, 2025
Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.
December 11, 2025
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention on Thursday while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward.
December 11, 2025
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
December 11, 2025
Capitals launch street hockey league, with goal of increasing sport’s participation
The Washington Capitals are launching a street hockey league for kids in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
December 11, 2025
Federal officials declare M&T Bank Stadium a no-drone zone for Army-Navy Game
A Temporary Flight Restriction will be in place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., creating a strict no-drone zone within a 2-nautical-mile radius of M&T Bank Stadium and up to 2,000 feet.
December 11, 2025
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention.
December 11, 2025
Maryland and Virginia make progress getting more full-time teachers into classrooms
More students in the D.C. region started school this year with a full-time teacher in the classroom.
December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025
‘Fleece’ Navidad! Celebrate Christmas with the DC region’s furriest alpacas
In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we're heading to Carroll County, Maryland, where they’re wishing you a hearty “Fleece" Navidad.
December 11, 2025
DC’s Tidal Basin sea wall reconstruction completed months ahead of schedule and millions under budget
The National Park Service announced that the first step in protecting D.C.'s Tidal Basin from flooding and aging infrastructure has finished eight months ahead of schedule.
December 11, 2025
Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art & Craft Festival, ‘an Irish Carol’ … and more!
The Capital Art and Craft Festival is back this weekend with more than 300 juried artists at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia.
December 11, 2025
DC golf clinic promotes inclusivity and holiday joy
On Friday, two professional Black women golfers, Rayab Lee and Fath McKinney, will host a Christmas-themed golf clinic.
December 11, 2025
Montgomery County schools considering creative approach to fix aging school board headquarters
As the Maryland county's school system considers how to deal with its aging buildings, one possible solution lies in a public-private partnership as used in neighboring Prince George's County.
December 10, 2025
The US House OK’d the 2026 NDAA. How are officials across the DC region reacting?
Local lawmakers and the families of those killed in a midair collision near D.C.'s Reagan National Airport blast the House's decision to include language in favor of reopening the District's airspace to the military in the defense bill.
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.
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