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October 27, 2025
Silver Spring middle schooler struck in head during PE by thrown ‘metal object,’ suffers brain injury
The mother of a Montgomery County Public School middle schooler says her son suffered brain injuries, after being hurt during gym class last week.
October 27, 2025
DC-area Halloween parties and spooktacular events
For those seeking something scary, delicious, enlightening or family-friendly this Halloween season, there's something in D.C. for every haunt of life.
October 27, 2025
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October 27, 2025
Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DC
The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church in D.C., was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers. Now, its mostly immigrant congregation is steeped in fear.
October 27, 2025
What issues are bringing record numbers of Virginia early voters to the polls?
The ongoing federal government shutdown, increased immigration enforcement, and the role parents play in public schools in Virginia were among the issues on some voters' minds at an early voting satellite center.
October 27, 2025
DC’s only outdoor statue of a Confederate general is back in a Judiciary Square park
In August, the National Park Service said the restoration of the statue of Brig. Gen. Albert Pike aligns with "recent executive orders to beautify the nation's capital and re-instate pre-existing statues."
October 26, 2025
Beacon House teaches DC youth ‘your dreams can come true’
For over 25 years, Rodney Cephas, the director of athletics and mentoring for the afterschool education and youth development program, has had 10,000 kids participate in the program's football team.
October 26, 2025
Remains found at three-alarm fire in Loudoun County
The remains were found during the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office investigation into the cause of a fire at two townhomes in Sterling.
October 26, 2025
Bundle up! DC region to settle into another week of cool conditions
With a cool weather pattern settling in for a bit, make sure to keep that cozy sweater nearby this week.
October 26, 2025
Former Archivist of the US details the East Wing’s origin story
Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States, details the verticality of the East Wing, from hosting guests to serving as the home to the White House Family Theater.
October 26, 2025
DC leaf collection for the fall season begins after Halloween
This year's leaf collection for D.C. begins on Monday, Nov. 3, which happens to fall right after the Halloween weekend.
October 26, 2025
2 Virginia residents conquer the Marine Corps Marathon
More than 40,000 runners will take over the streets of D.C. and Arlington for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon. Joining many first-time participants on the course will be thousands of veterans.
October 26, 2025
Police: Alexandria man charged with fatal shooting in ‘domestic dispute’
A man was charged with killing a 29-year-old man inside an apartment building in Alexandria, Virginia, Saturday night, according to police. 
October 26, 2025
Student handcuffed after Doritos bag mistaken for a gun by Maryland school’s AI security system
Baltimore County officials are calling for a review of an AI gun detection system after a Kenwood High School student ended up in handcuffs despite school officials determining there was no weapon.
October 25, 2025
Washington’s other football team keeps winning
The Beacon House Falcons, D.C.'s football team of 7-year-olds, has a chance to win the Capital Youth Athletic Conference’s city title.
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