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Husband charged with murder in case of missing Manassas Park mother

A Prince William County grand jury on Monday indicted Naresh Bhatt, who has been in jail awaiting trial on a lesser charge of concealing a dead body.

By Emma Uber and Tom JackmanUpdated 7 hours ago

Democratic staffer arrested after trying to enter Capitol with ammunition, police say

By Mariana Alfaro9 hours ago

Bowser’s pick to lead gun violence prevention agency promises better oversight

By Meagan Flynn9 hours ago

Alsobrooks formally resigns as Prince George’s county executive

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PM Update: Mostly in the 20s again tonight and still chilly Tuesday

It’ll stay cold and mainly clear through tomorrow.

By Ian Livingston12 hours ago

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Alsobrooks formally resigns as Prince George’s county executive

The departure of Alsobrooks, who is headed to the U.S. Senate, triggers a pair of special election to fill her vacant seat and, potentially, two more special elections for a vacant council seat.

By Katie Mettler and Jasmine Hilton10 hours ago

Four centuries in, Virginia could be on track for its first female governor

By Laura Vozzella

Trash incinerator in Montgomery to continue despite pollution complaints

By Dana Munro

D.C. Council clears funds for Nationals Park, Capital One Arena facelifts

By Meagan Flynn

In D.C., a unique shelter for the homeless will serve couples, families

By Michael Brice-Saddler

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Michael Rafidi’s swanky new spot, La’ Shukran, is a French-Levantine dream

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Husband charged with murder in case of missing Manassas Park mother

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A beagle’s dream job: Sniffing food that shouldn’t be packed in luggage

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Our digital lives need massive data centers. What goes on inside them?

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At trial, U.S. calls ex-D.C police officer a Proud Boys ‘double agent’

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Richard Homan, Washington Post journalist, dies at 88

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Advocate who urged teens against gun violence shot dead in Prince George’s

By Peter Hermann11 hours ago

At trial, U.S. calls ex-D.C police officer a Proud Boys ‘double agent’

By Spencer S. Hsu13 hours ago

D.C. just experienced its warmest November on record

By Matt Rogers, Jason Samenow and Ian Livingston15 hours ago

An Rx for food? Doctor’s offices offer groceries to those in need.

By Jenna Portnoy22 hours ago

Her son was killed raking leaves. She wants to save other teens.

By Jasmine Hilton22 hours ago

Man dies in Laurel after exchanging shots with officers, authorities say

By Martin WeilUpdated 2 days ago

Three decades of beautiful snow scenes in the Washington, D.C., area

By Kevin Ambrose2 days ago

Proud Boys’ Tarrio could testify at leak trial of D.C. police officer

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Ho-Ho-Hubcaps? How roadside trash became one man’s Christmas inspiration.

By Paul Schwartzman2 days ago

Four centuries in, Virginia could be on track for its first female governor

By Laura Vozzella2 days ago

Mercury dips below freezing on coldest D.C. day in months

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Fatal crash involving D.C. police official under investigation

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D.C.-area Obituaries

Henry Taylor, prize-winning poet with an eye on rural life, dies at 82

By Harrison SmithNovember 22

Alexander Anufriev, Soviet émigré and painter of angels, dies at 84

By Harrison SmithNovember 1

Joyce Hens Green, a pioneering woman on the federal bench, dies at 95

By Harrison SmithOctober 17

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Transformed townhouse on market in D.C.'s Chinatown for $2.4 million

By Sophia SolanoNovember 29

Buying Locally

126 condos in the mix at West Falls in Falls Church, Virginia

By Hope Hodge SeckNovember 27

Hillsmere Shores values water, welcoming spirit

By Iris VukmanovicNovember 20

Former Georgetown church transformed into multilevel condos

By Barbara RubenNovember 13

Two 1907 houses transformed into six condos in D.C.’s Park View

By Amy WordenOctober 30

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