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December 2, 2025
Nevada fourth grader joins House speaker in lighting US Capitol Christmas tree
A fourth grade student from Nevada helped light the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree on Tuesday evening.
December 2, 2025
Prince George’s County Council elects new leadership for 2026
Krystal Oriadha was elected Tuesday as the new chair of the Prince George’s County Council, and is promising to focus on child care.
December 2, 2025
Virginia unveils plan to create marijuana retail market
Virginia shops could start selling marijuana late next fall, under a proposal to create a regulated retail marketplace unveiled by state lawmakers Tuesday afternoon.
December 2, 2025
Finalists for Montgomery County at-large council seat quizzed in interviews
Montgomery County Council is set to appoint a new at-large member after Gabe Albornoz announced his resignation with one year left in his term. From 67 applicants, three finalists emerged: Shebra Evans, Henry Lee, and Reemberto Rodriguez.
December 2, 2025
Raccoon gets drunk at Virginia ABC store, passes out in bathroom
A raccoon got a taste for trouble, and alcohol, after breaking into an ABC store in Ashland, Virginia, over the weekend, ransacking shelves and then passing out in the bathroom.
December 2, 2025
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to first-degree murder and assault charges.
December 2, 2025
Trump says he’s rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
December 2, 2025
With donations down, Prince William Co. nonprofit works to meet its gift-giving goals
On GivingTuesday, Volunteer Prince William is hoping you'll give some thought to helping the Virginia nonprofit provide holiday cheer to more than 4,000 needy children, and 800 homebound seniors.
December 2, 2025
Winter weather advisories canceled for DC area after first taste of icy conditions
Tuesday morning brings wintry weather across the D.C. region, with rain, sleet and snow before changing to all rain later in the morning.
December 2, 2025
DC Council votes unanimously to secure ‘streateries’ one day after new rules left businesses scrambling
New rules governing outdoor dining spaces, or "streateries," in D.C. went into effect on Monday, just a day before the city's council voted unanimously on emergency legislation to protect them.
December 2, 2025
Spanberger announces seasoned policy advisor as Virginia’s next health and human resources secretary
As Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger prepares to take the helm of the state of Virginia, she has announced her pick for the next secretary of health and human resources: Marvin Figueroa.
December 2, 2025
‘Miracle on 23rd Street’ brings holiday fun with a focus on inclusion
Melwood has been hosting "Miracle on 23rd Street" for around 40 years, a Christmas festival and holiday market with a focus on children and adults with disabilities.
December 2, 2025
Lawsuit filed by family of 3-year-old killed in police pursuit in Prince George’s County
The family of a 3-year-old girl killed when a man fleeing from police crashed into her mother’s vehicle have filed a lawsuit in Prince George's County, Maryland.
December 2, 2025
Have you heard of DC’s ‘Sidewalk Astronomers?’
For around a year now, the Sidewalk Astronomers have been meeting regularly every few weeks or so, armed with DIY telescopes of different varieties to show people that gazing at the stars can be accessible to anyone who dreams big enough.
December 2, 2025
‘This is not who we are’: DC-area members of the Afghan community mourn guard member’s death
A man from Afghanistan was one of several mourners paying respects at the memorial near the scene of the shooting that killed a National Guard member and injured another.
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