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December 5, 2025
Fairfax Co. tennis coach arrested, accused of inappropriate contact with minor
A Fairfax County private tennis coach was arrested after his student reported to police that he had an inappropriate relationship with her while she was underage.
December 5, 2025
DC’s first snow of the season: Was it ‘snow day’ worthy?
In Frederick, Maryland, residents shared their mixed feelings to WTOP — some enjoyed the beauty, while others faced delays and cold weather challenges.
December 5, 2025
West Virginia National Guard member who survived DC shooting is slowly healing, governor says
The West Virginia National Guard member who survived last week's shooting in Washington is slowly healing, West Virginia's governor said Friday.
December 5, 2025
Amid federal investigations, George Mason leaders say negotiations continue with Dept. of Justice
George Mason University officials said Thursday that no settlement agreement has been proposed with the federal government as it navigates four civil rights investigations
December 5, 2025
MGM National Harbor shooting suspect confessed to doing ‘something so bad,’ documents say
Benjamin Williams, of Fort Washington, made his first court appearance Friday morning. He's facing first- and second-degree murder charges, among others, in the shooting death of Darnell Hawkins Jr.
December 5, 2025
Freezing fog, rain may coat DC region in ice following season’s first snowfall
Much of D.C. region was coated in at least an inch of snow Friday morning, marking the first time the D.C. region has seen measurable snowfall in December since 2017.
December 5, 2025
Gavel to come down on iconic U Street building with RBG mural
The U Street landmark widely known as “the RBG building” is headed to auction next week, raising questions about the future of the beloved mural of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
December 5, 2025
New report shows vulnerability of DC area water supply: Shortages could lead to restrictions, taps running dry
New research from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin shows the region's water supply could fail to meet the area's needs by 2030, in the event of an extreme drought.
December 5, 2025
Kennedy Center Honors reveal new medallion design after dismissing original creator
For the first time since 1978, the medals have a significant redesign with a new developer, Tiffany & Co. The medal will now feature a navy-blue strap holding a gold disc with a sketch of the Kennedy Center building surrounded by rainbow colors.
December 5, 2025
DC teen missing for months identified as homicide victim found in College Park
On Wednesday, D.C. Police, Prince George's County Police, and the FBI Cross Border Taskforce found "human remains" at Indian Creek Steam Valley Park.
December 5, 2025
Chef Tobias Dorzon on faith, resilience and rebuilding life after shooting
Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon is thankful to be alive after surviving a shooting in Maryland. He endured months of recovery, relearning how to walk and rebuilding his confidence.
December 4, 2025
DC urges families to make sure kids are up to date on vaccines with deadline looming
D.C. leaders are urging families to make sure their kids are caught up on back-to-school vaccines, or they'll risk missing class until they are.
December 4, 2025
Analysis: How investigators connected the dots to DC pipe bomb suspect; and why his behavior raises new concerns
Investigators have identified Brian J. Cole Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, as the suspect in the 2021 pipe bomb case near the RNC and DNC headquarters.
December 4, 2025
Picking the perfect Christmas tree: Tips from a DC-area expert
For many families, choosing a Christmas tree is a holiday tradition and this weekend is expected to be one of the busiest for tree sellers.
December 4, 2025
At Loudoun County crossroads, 98-year-old Gilberts Corner gas station torn down
Gilberts Corner gas station, a historic landmark in Loudoun County, Virginia, has been demolished after nearly a century.
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