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December 12, 2025
Snow could make an appearance in DC area this weekend
A wintry mix could bring a few inches of snow to the D.C. area this weekend as bitterly cold temperatures continue.
December 12, 2025
Promising results emerge from blood tests that screen for 50 cancers at once
New findings suggest blood tests still being assessed are showing promising results for early cancer screenings, especially when it comes to detecting more cancers at earlier stages when treatment is more likely to be successful.
December 12, 2025
Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge ordered Friday that U.S. immigration officials could not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again, hours after his release from immigration detention.
December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025
DC restaurant honors past presidents, East Wing with 2025 Christmas tree
After months of brainstorming, Floriana's annual Christmas tree in Dupont Circle unveiled its bold 2025 theme: White House Christmas.
December 12, 2025
More frequent rail service, bus improvements, flat fares all part of Metro GM’s budget proposal
Metro's Board of Directors discussed General Manager Randy Clarke's fiscal 2027 proposed budget on Thursday.
December 12, 2025
‘Constantly without any heat’: Residents say they’re freezing inside Marylander Condominiums 
Since just before Thanksgiving, many residents at The Marylander Condominiums in the Langley Park area have been struggling to stay warm.
December 11, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge’s order and returns home
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
What’s at stake as Prince George’s County ponders data centers?
A report argues data centers would be worth it for a cash-strapped Prince George’s County, Maryland, government.
December 11, 2025
Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title
Longfellow Middle School's team has won 13 consecutive state Science Olympiad titles, and is eyeing a 14th. The school has won the state championship 19 times.
December 11, 2025
From original carols to Christmas pop, Virginia expert describes the staying power of seasonal music
Ariana Wyatt, of Virginia Tech, explains how traditional hymns and carols influence modern holiday hits. Themes of longing, family, and tradition remain central, even as commercial tunes and romantic holiday songs shape today’s playlists.
December 11, 2025
Wootton High could permanently move to upcoming Crown High in Gaithersburg under MCPS boundary option ‘H’
A boundary option recently released by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) calls for moving Rockville’s Thomas S. Wootton High School permanently into the upcoming Crown High in Gaithersburg, according to district officials.  
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
Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say
A grand jury declined for a second time to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, refusing to resurrect a mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.
December 11, 2025
This dinosaur skull is one of just a few of its kind — and it’s going on display in DC
Eric and Wendy Schmidt purchased and donated the "remarkably complete" skull of Pachycephalosaurus, a dinosaur the Smithsonian said is famed for its domed head.
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