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September 18, 2025
Alexandria daycare worker fired for allegedly tying 21-month old student to chair
A Northern Virginia daycare worker has been fired for allegedly tying a student to a chair during lunch last month.
September 18, 2025
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September 18, 2025
If beer and wine in Md. grocery stores statewide is a no-go, is there room for some exceptions?
Members of the Prince George's County Council are asking state lawmakers to approve a program that would allow some stores to sell beer and wine if they're willing to open in food deserts.
September 18, 2025
Retro ‘barcade’ in Old Town Alexandria looks to bring back the nostalgia of ‘80s and ‘90s arcade gaming
In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP is embracing '80s and '90s gaming nostalgia that fosters the Alexandria community through play at Continues Arcade.
September 18, 2025
Reported immigration enforcement near middle school raises concern in Montgomery Co.
Montgomery County officials are trying to reassure communities rattled by an incident involving the immigration arrest of two men near a Silver Spring middle school.
September 18, 2025
Artists who fled El Salvador for DC are focus of new documentary showing in Latin American Film Festival
A new documentary tells the story of artists who moved to D.C. after fleeing El Salvador in the 1980s and have found solace in their art forms.
September 18, 2025
Commanders fans celebrate RFK stadium deal: ‘Welcome home!’
At the Wilson Building, about two dozen Commanders fans waited for hours for the final City Council vote to be cast. When it was, a cheer rose up in the council chamber.
September 17, 2025
Maryland may have put children in homes where registered sex offenders lived
The state Social Services Administration may have approved guardianship homes for children who are in state care where registered sex offenders lived, and failed to identify a convicted sex offender who worked in a group foster home.
September 17, 2025
Man dies on National Mall after being trapped underneath race car painted by Andy Warhol
A man trying to load an "art car" painted by Andy Warhol onto a truck at the National Mall in D.C. has died after he became trapped underneath the vehicle.
September 17, 2025
House approves DC crime bills involving police chases and judges
The House approved more legislation aimed at D.C. crime, including a bill that would loosen restrictions on police car chases on city streets, when officers are trying to arrest suspected criminals.
September 17, 2025
The Washington Commanders are returning to DC as council approves $3.7B deal for stadium at RFK site
The D.C. Council took its final vote Wednesday on the deal to bring the Washington Commanders a new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site.
September 17, 2025
Fairfax County becomes 1st Virginia school district to start using FBI background check program
Virginia’s largest school division is the first in the state to start using the program, which is expected will enhance current safety protocols.
September 17, 2025
Can you have a heart attack without chest pains?
When heart attacks happen, typically you'll feel it in your chest first. But about 30% of people have to watch for other symptoms beyond chest pain.
September 17, 2025
Eli Lilly to invest $5B on new Virginia manufacturing facility
Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly confirms plans to build a $5 billion manufacturing facility just west of Richmond, Virginia.
September 17, 2025
The entire Constitution is on display for the first time in US history
To mark Constitution Day, the National Archives for the first time in history displayed all the pages of the Constitution for public viewing on Wednesday.
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