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Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Ulder Tillman says this is just the beginning of a fight against the mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus.

Philadelphia Flyers (22-15-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m.

D.C. speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy heads to his first Winter Olympics, hoping to skate his best, enjoy Italy and inspire LGBTQ+ athletes.

A former D.C. government worker pleaded guilty to extortion tied to a yearslong scheme that charged low and no-income individuals to file for public assistance.

Nov 27, 2025 - SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Santa Fe has long referred to itself as “The City Different” for its distinct atmosphere and a blending of cultures...

Students at Freedom High School in Loudoun County are among the first in the nation to receive specialized mental health training.

Apr 26, 2023 - For nonprofits, the pandemic and economic turbulence of the last few years have made it tough to find and keep staff at a time when many found their services...

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Jul 10, 2025 - Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause...

An environmental group is warning that too much manure is a threat to the Chesapeake Bay, and it wants more standards at the state level.

Terps Head Coach Mike Locksley guided Maryland to their first bowl win since 2010. What will he do for an encore?

Sun Design has been engaged in preparations for preventing and minimizing the spread of the Coronavirus.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-13, 1-4 A-10) at Dayton Flyers (13-4, 4-0 A-10) Dayton, Ohio; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dayton is looking to extend its...

Robert Morris Colonials (11-8, 3-5 Horizon League) at Northern Kentucky Norse (14-6, 6-3 Horizon League) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 7 p.m.

All Times EST GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Wheeling 38 26 10 1 1 54 121 89 Adirondack 37 20 12 4 1 45 100 95 Maine 37 19 11 5 2 45 110 93 Reading 40 20 16 4 0 44...

Apple found herself in difficult situation when animal control officials in D.C. found her abandoned in a trash chute.

Residents in certain parts of Frederick County, Maryland, are being urged to boil their water before use due to a water main break Friday.

Residents near the old RFK Stadium campus, where a new Washington Commanders stadium is planned, are talking about what they want to see in the development.

Jacksonville Dolphins (11-6, 3-3 ASUN) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (15-4, 6-0 ASUN) Richmond, Kentucky; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville...

D.C. residents who receive weekly Paid Family Leave benefits will see money hit their bank accounts after a recent cyberattack interrupted the financial flow.

Ride hailing company Lyft, which recently jumped into the dockless electric scooter business in D.C., has completed its planned acquisition of Motivate, the...

Mercer Bears (15-8, 7-3 SoCon) at Chattanooga Mocs (9-14, 3-7 SoCon) Chattanooga, Tennessee; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mercer takes on Chattanooga...

The fiscal year 2022 budget proposed for Arlington County, Virginia, prioritizes community relief, housing, equity and public safety.

Oct 29, 2025 - Teasdale Latin Foods is recalling some of its taco dinner kits because they may contain milk when they aren’t supposed to, according to the FDA.

USC Trojans (11-7, 3-4 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (17-2, 6-2 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: USC takes on No.

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Lindenwood (MO) Lions (12-5, 5-2 OVC) at UT Martin Skyhawks (8-8, 4-3 OVC) Martin, Tennessee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood (MO) visits UT...

Extensive repair will be needed in a nine-story apartment building that was evacuated after the structure fell and shifted several inches.

In the highly competitive medical school admissions process, grades can make or break an application, experts say. Top programs often expect a GPA of 3.

Bitterly cold temperatures didn't stop D.C.-area residents from venturing out onto the frozen C&O Canal near Chain Bridge on Friday. See photos and video.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders has improved his standing in the national Democratic race for president, joining former Vice President Joe Biden in a two-person top tier.

VCU Rams (16-6, 7-2 A-10) at Fordham Rams (12-10, 3-6 A-10) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: VCU plays Fordham after Terrence Hill Jr.

The School of Rock is bringing talented rising musicians to perform at The Wharf.

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon on Monday over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders, claiming the Trump administration...

The Festival of Lights is upon us and we have a handful of local events to help you and yours celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.

Patrick Roth joined WTOP in June 2017. Before he moved to Washington, Patrick was a multimedia journalist for WSBT-22 in South Bend, Indiana. There he covered...

Dec 3, 2025 - Virginia lawmakers unveiled a proposal to launch a regulated marijuana retail market, with sales expected to begin Nov. 1, 2026. The plan includes 350 stores...

Canisius Golden Griffins (3-16, 1-9 MAAC) at Marist Red Foxes (7-14, 4-7 MAAC) Poughkeepsie, New York; Thursday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Canisius looks to...

Florida International Panthers (9-10, 2-6 CUSA) at New Mexico State Aggies (10-8, 3-5 CUSA) Las Cruces, New Mexico; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New...

Nov 25, 2025 - WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and...

The bill is less than Metro asked for, and comes with spending constraints. "Reforms have to go hand in hand with the money," said Del. Tim Hugo, the bill'

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The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act calls for $924.7 billion in U.S. military spending, up slightly from 2025 levels. However, the ongoing war...

Boston College Eagles (7-9, 0-3 ACC) at Clemson Tigers (14-3, 4-0 ACC) Clemson, South Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -16.5; over/

In Virginia, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors decided not to change the name of the Sully District.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny within the Trump administration in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in...

Kent State Golden Flashes (16-5, 7-2 MAC) at Akron Zips (17-4, 8-1 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Kent State after Tavari...

AFTER A ROUGH STRETCH, THE 'MANDERS GET TO LICK THEIR WOUNDS AND GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE CENTURY! REMEMBER DALLAS AND THE TUTKEY LEGS??

A woman is in the hospital after she was struck on Interstate 270 following a crash.

Melia & Co appears to be a small family-run business. The sweaters on its website feature a photo of a woman hand-knitting a Christmas design.

Jurors in the civil trial against organizers of the 2017 Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville are tasked with answering several questions in their...

Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Novavax has secured a new deal to sell the government another 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines of its protein-based vaccine ahead of...

Houston Rockets (28-17, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-25, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 8 p.m.

With all this talk about the 1 percent, it's time to find out how those people made their fortunes. It turns out, the answer is in the choice of college major.

Nordic is a handsome 4-year-old Alaskan Husky mix ready for a fantastic home filled with fun, adventure, and plenty of playtime.

Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen is leading a push to restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers as well as workplace protections.

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Looking at current trends can provide clues and warning signs that history may be repeating itself.

Many Verizon customers encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and other cellular services across the U.S.

Free parking around the National Mall and Tidal Basin is about to become a thing of the past. Starting Monday, it will cost drivers $2 an hour to park.