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Woodbridge man charged after alleged sexual assault of teen at elementary school
Prince George’s County to crack down on illegal dumping
Security plans for July Fourth fireworks, more Freedom 250 events in DC
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Maryland transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge
Bowser criticizes DC Council members over blocked curfew measure
Defense seeks pretrial release for Virginia husband charged with killing, defiling, hiding missing wife
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Harriet Tubman Museum prepares for grand reopening with new, immersive experience
Prince George’s Co. schools kick off free summer meals program
Former first lady Michelle Obama congratulates Md. high school grads on their persistence
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How to meet some of the National Zoo’s tiniest furry canine friends
This extravagant historic DC home doubles as a bar and museum!
Where to find Northern Virginia’s version of Comic Con
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Unofficial start of summer arrives with no summery weather in sight
Pedicabs are coming to Ocean City’s boardwalk Memorial Day weekend
Wave of nostalgia to sweep over Gen X, millennials with this Oceans Calling lineup
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PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2026 in DC region
May 25, 2026
