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January 1, 2026
Eyes to the Skies for January: Quadrantids meteor shower, winter constellations are inspiring
January for lovers of astronomy is highlighted by the Quadrantid meteor shower, as Greg Redfern highlights in January's edition of "Eyes to the Skies."
January 1, 2026
Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more!
Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club headlines a lengthy lists of things to do during the first weekend of the new year in the D.C. area. See the full list.
January 1, 2026
Teen charged in connection to murder inside Northeast DC apartment
A 16-year-old was arrested and charged in connection to the murder of a man inside a Northeast D.C. apartment that took place on Dec. 5.
January 1, 2026
‘I could say I’m gonna quit drinking, but I’m not’: What’s your New Year’s resolution?
2026 is here and it’s not too late for you to pick your New Year’s resolution. WTOP asked several people what changes they were bringing into the new year.
January 1, 2026
Capturing the action, not participating in it, drives this Einstein High School student
Rebekah Kuschmider said her son Charlie, a senior at Einstein High School in Montgomery County, enjoys documenting what other students were doing on the field.
December 31, 2025
Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs
According to a George Mason University flash poll of about 500 people across the country, about 50% reported using AI for support with mental health issues.
December 31, 2025
‘No judgment, just help’: Maryland mental health awareness campaign taking student art submissions
Maryland students are being invited to create posters that will be used to shed light on mental health issues.
December 31, 2025
How Arlington PTAs are helping address student food insecurity
PTAs in Arlington have been getting creative to meet the needs of students in Arlington Public Schools who are experiencing food insecurity.
December 31, 2025
Woman faces charges after allegedly ramming Va. police cruiser, crashing and leaving on foot
A 24-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she struck a Virginia State Police cruiser while attempting to drive away from troopers on a pursuit that crossed into Maryland.
December 31, 2025
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington’s 3 public golf courses
The National Links Trust, the nonprofit that has operated Washington's three public courses on federal land for the last five years, said Wednesday that the Department of the Interior had terminated its 50-year lease agreement.
December 31, 2025
WATCH LIVE: New Year’s Eve fireworks and Washington Monument light show
It's almost time to ring in 2026, and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall. Watch the festivities live.
December 31, 2025
Holiday family drama on full display in ‘Rules for Living’ at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre
"Rules For Living," running through Jan. 4 at Round House Theatre, will make you wince, cringe and wince some more. And, yes, you'll laugh in between.
December 31, 2025
Frigid New Year’s Eve in DC area, ‘conversational flurries’ may ring in 2026
Grab a coat for your New Year's Eve plans; it's frigid in the D.C. area Wednesday and there could be a few flurries in the first few hours of 2026. 
December 31, 2025
‘Just getting through it’: What was your highlight of 2025?
2026 is only hours away and before it arrives, a lot of people will look in the rearview mirror and ask the question, "What was my favorite part of 2025?"
December 31, 2025
Top DOJ officials may have been pressing to bring criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says
A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia revealed that high-level Justice Department officials pushed for his indictment.
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