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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 airport’s commercialization process advances, but 1st flights still not expected until 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
Gusty, breezy winds arriving to DC region, wind chills in 30s
A slight rise in temperatures in the D.C. region may convince some people to leave the hat and gloves at home but beware of those gusty chilly winds.
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.
December 10, 2025
From cybersecurity to AI: Fairfax Co. schools unveils plan for new courses
Fairfax County students will get the opportunity to take classes in artificial intelligence, personal finance and cybersecurity, in the 2026-2027 school year. 
December 10, 2025
Montgomery County projects $854M less in revenues over 6 years
Montgomery County faces a projected $854 million revenue shortfall over the next six years, driven by declines in property and income tax collections and federal policy impacts.
December 9, 2025
Prince George’s Co. housing voucher program draws 47,000 applications for 5,000 slots
During the five-day window the applications were open, there were more than 47,000 applicants for just 5,000 slots.
December 9, 2025
DC leaders outline priorities for next police chief after Pamela Smith’s retirement
Once a nomination for a new police chief is made by Mayor Muriel Bowser, the D.C. Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety will hold confirmation hearings before the full council gets a vote.
December 9, 2025
Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: ‘Pluck eyebrows,’ ‘Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight’
A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione’s arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year.
December 9, 2025
Fairfax Co. school board disbands group providing expert advice on school facilities
The division’s Facilities Planning Advisory Council is scheduled to be disbanded by April 1, after a 8-3 vote in support of the move. In place of the council, the Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee is adding five seats.
December 9, 2025
PHOTOS: New photos show ongoing construction on White House’s East Wing
December 9, 2025
Judge set to rule whether Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial in 2014 disappearance of two children
Testimony continued in a Rockville courtroom in the final day of a hearing to see whether Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial for murder in the 2014 disappearance of her two children.
December 9, 2025
Montgomery County Council approves University Boulevard Corridor Plan in 7-3 vote
Montgomery County Council voted 7-3 on Tuesday to pass the controversial University Boulevard Corridor Plan – paving the way for planners to begin work.
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