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December 8, 2025
DC police Chief Pamela Smith to step down
In a statement, Smith said she was "deeply humbled, grateful, and deeply appreciative of my time with the District of Columbia." Mayor Muriel Bowser did not announce when Smith's final day would be.
December 8, 2025
Competency hearing begins for Catherine Hoggle in 2014 disappearance of her two children
Competency hearing begins to decide if Catherine Hoggle can stand trial in the 2014 disappearance of her two children in Montgomery County, Maryland.
December 8, 2025
Field of hopefuls in Maryland speaker’s race clears for Del. Peña-Melnyk
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel) appears to have a clear path within the Democratic Caucus to become the next speaker. A vote is scheduled for Dec. 16.
December 8, 2025
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December 8, 2025
Bitter blast of winter chills descend on DC region
A blast of wintry weather is lining up for the D.C. region, as clouds thicken and temperatures tumble into the teens.
December 8, 2025
He shares the ‘wonders of the night sky’ with DC. But this young immigrant may be forced to leave the US
For 19-year-old Gael Gomez, the Mount Pleasant Sidewalk Astronomers has changed his life for the better. But soon, he may be forced to leave D.C. and return to Venezuela.
December 8, 2025
Scammers are targeting immigrants with promises of quick citizenship. Here’s what to know
With the immigration crackdown carried out by the Trump's administration, D.C.-area officials are warning about a new scam to be on the lookout for involving fake immigration lawyers.
December 7, 2025
Montgomery Co. residents return home after water leak displaces 1,000 tenants
More than a thousand residents of the Arrive Wheaton Apartments on Georgia Avenue can return home after being displaced by a water leak.
December 7, 2025
Northwood High student charged as adult with possession of loaded handgun on campus
A Northwood High School student is facing gun charges including possession of a firearm on school property following his arrest Friday.
December 7, 2025
Electrical fire leaves $2.7 million in damages to industrial building in Loudoun Co.
The Loudoun Co. Fire Marshal's Office said an "unspecified electrical event" in a power distribution panel is to blame for a Saturday fire that left $2.7 million in damages to a commercial building.
December 7, 2025
‘It certainly changes the tone’: Political analyst on Bonds’ announcement not to seek reelection
At-large D.C. Council member Anita Bonds becomes the latest official to not seek reelection for the District's governing body.
December 7, 2025
Exxxotica puts the ‘XXX’ in Dulles Expo Center 
Before the final events at the Dulles Expo Center that showcase jewelry, holiday crafts and model trains, there is one that is heating up Chantilly, Virginia. 
December 7, 2025
Chilly conditions, cloudy skies: Check out the DC region’s forecast
Despite more clouds and patchy freezing fog, Sunday’s conditions remain dry across the D.C. area. Temperatures fall below freezing at night.
December 6, 2025
DC Council member Anita Bonds will not seek reelection
At-Large Council member Anita Bonds announced Saturday that she will not seek reelection, after serving on the D.C. Council for over a decade.
December 6, 2025
It’s ‘Ice Ice Baby’ in DC’s Ward 7 thanks to $39M ice arena
The nearly $40 million renovation to the Fort Dupont Ice Arena was completed and during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in D.C. on Saturday.
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