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December 5, 2025
Snow it goes: DC region sees first snow of the season Friday
The nation’s capital and surrounding suburbs are set to see a rare early-season snowfall Friday. Meteorologists say a surge of cold air combined with a low-pressure system tracking through the Mid-Atlantic will bring light snow showers across the region, with accumulations ranging from a dusting in downtown D.C. to up to 2 inches south and east of the District.
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.
December 4, 2025
‘It makes you kind of scared’: Pipe bomb suspect’s Woodbridge neighbors stunned at arrest
After the FBI on Thursday arrested Brian J. Cole Jr. in Woodbridge, Virginia, in relation to the placing of two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the U.S. Capitol attack, neighbors in his quiet community expressed surprise at Cole's involvement.
December 4, 2025
‘Too many of our neighbors are living in fear’: New bill could restrict Montgomery Co. immigration enforcement
A Montgomery County bill would limit the use of county agents and resources in civil immigration law enforcement and ban discriminatory practices against immigrants.
December 4, 2025
Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Thursday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that had called for an end to the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
December 4, 2025
Things to do in the DC area: Step Afrika’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show … and more!
For its fourth year, the Step Afrika! dance troupe is hosting a fantastically festive performance, called "Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show." See what else is happening in the D.C. area this week.
December 4, 2025
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
The suspect in custody has been identified as Brian Cole, according to three people familiar with the matter. Two of the people said he lived in Woodbridge, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C.
December 4, 2025
PHOTOS: National Christmas Tree lighting in DC
December 4, 2025
Too early? First December snow in 8 years expected Friday in DC region
A surge of cold air is set to arrive Thursday night, setting the stage for measurable snowfall in the D.C. region early Friday.
December 4, 2025
Window-washing basket malfunctions, 2 workers rescued midair from Fairfax County high-rise
Video sent to WTOP showed both workers inside a tilted basket that was hanging at least 10-stories in the air.
December 4, 2025
Adrienne Jones to step down, ending historic era as Maryland House Speaker
Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County), the first woman and the first Black legislator to hold the post, is stepping down after more than six years in the job.
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