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President Donald Trump was roasted by top Democrats from across Maryland at an anti-Trump rally in Silver Spring, Maryland Sunday evening. (AP/Evan Vucci)
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

St. Mary’s County voted for Trump, diners there worry about effect on military base

Cold temperatures this weekend could damage the 70 percent of cherry blossom buds that are now at what's called peduncle elongation, the fourth of six stages before peak bloom. (Courtesy National Park Service)

Peduncle elongation: DC's cherry trees reach 'community’s favorite stage' of bloom cycle

Trump Speech

New tracker aims to help you keep up with White House executive orders

Georgetown Scholar Detained

Georgetown scholar detained over American wife's Palestinian ties, lawyer says

Celtic Nets Basketball

NBA champ Celtics sold for record $6.1 billion to group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm

Shallow depth of field image taken of yellow law enforcement line with police car and lights in the background.

Man killed and child hurt in Annapolis shooting

Tesla closes Montgomery Mall showroom

Whitlow's opens at The Wharf, lots of memorabilia included

Herndon’s Beacon Roofing to be acquired for $11 billion

Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. Where does the US rank?

How much money do motorists lose each year commuting on roads in Maryland?

Layoffs, possible shutdown put contractors in uneasy state

cherry trees stage 3

It's here! Peduncle elongation reached

Two women standing in a colorful room at ARTECHOUSE.

Where to celebrate cherry blossom season in the DC area

Cherry blossom decor in Ambar's Shaw location.

Cherry blossom-themed high tea, cocktails and other treats in the DC area

Cherry Blossoms Washington

Can you identify the first pair of cherry trees ever planted in DC?

Cherry blossoms in bloom with the Capitol in the background.

What to know about DC's cherry blossoms

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‘Crab 5’ shirts take center court as U.Md. prepares for NCAA Tournament

Facing budget shortfall, Fairfax Co. considers cutting high school crossing guards

NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

Pet of the Week: Meet Duck Duck Goose — plus Lester, the rabbit!

Prince George’s Co. police credit genealogy as they arrest suspect in cold case homicide

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Fairfax Co. middle schooler eyes world record for solving puzzle cubes

Explore the mystery behind the ‘first’ cherry blossoms ever planted in DC

DC Mayor Bowser confronted by mother of Karon Hylton-Brown during news conference

Local bagpiper says he’s ‘full of hot air’

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DC leaders express cautious optimism on avoiding massive budget cuts

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Rally supports returning NIH workers in Bethesda amid concern over research cuts

Woman with local ties blazes her own path on the baseball diamond

Faith in action: Northern Va. church provides resources for laid-off federal workers

Washington Spirit sees season ticket growth, fan interest increase after NWSL title run

Pink Tie Party kicks off National Cherry Blossom Festival with live performers, food and so much pink

Veterans protest Trump, DOGE and Musk on National Mall

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Vice President JD Vance booed at Kennedy Center

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Largest Lego cathedral in the world being built at National Cathedral in DC

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Kastle has partnered with CLEAR, the airport pre-screening service provider, for the building and office Health Pass for employees.(Courtesy Kastle Systems)

Kastle Systems buys stake in Sterling, Va.'s i2G Systems, its biggest-ever investment

Maryland's mascot Testudo

Regional DC teams in the NCAA Tournament: How to watch

Ryan Odom head coach, of the VCU Rams

Bracket Breakdown IV: American's run ends, while the First Round begins

Woman's hands shown playing Sudoku on a tablet computer

Game on: How you can play & and win this season

Doug Collins smiles

VA secretary defends dismissal of veterans from government jobs in WTOP interview

Jackie Robinson-Defense Department Page

Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson goes down, then returns amid DEI purge

Putting the patient first when it comes to urgent care

Insight by Patient First

Maryland basketball fans in stands

‘Crab 5’ shirts take center court as U.Md. prepares for NCAA Tournament

Navigating Changes to Medicare Part D in 2025: Advocacy groups offer guidance and resources

Insight by Astellas Pharma

Shoppers at a jewelry booth

Things to do in the DC area: Sketchfest, Spring Art Walk ... and more!

NCAA Mount St. Mary's American Basketball

March Madness: Mount St. Mary's beats American 83-72 in First Four to earn date with No. 1 Duke

Trump Speech

Trump will order a plan to dismantle the Education Department, advancing a campaign promise

Turning Point Suffragist Memorial

This hidden gem of a monument tells the story of the women who sacrificed for suffrage

Israel Palestinians

Israeli strikes across Gaza hit multiple homes, killing at least 85 Palestinians

Trump Institute of Peace

Judge is 'offended' at DOGE's tactics but does not pause its takeover of the US Institute of Peace

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1 in custody after hourslong standoff at CIA headquarters in McLean

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County News

New tracker aims to help you keep up with White House executive orders

Georgetown scholar detained over American wife’s Palestinian ties, lawyer says

St. Mary’s County voted for Trump, diners there worry about effect on military base

Herndon’s Beacon Roofing to be acquired for $11 billion

Whitlow’s opens at The Wharf, lots of memorabilia included

a kid works on a Rubik's cube

Fairfax Co. middle-schooler eyes world record for solving puzzle cubes

Four people stand holding signs

How a Rockville girl is giving back during Women's History Month

Sam Gjormand looks onto the baseball field

Woman from Fairfax Co. blazes her own path on the baseball diamond

VIDEOS

DC police boat

Good Samaritans reportedly pull driver who crashed into Potomac River to safety

SpaceX-Stuck Astronauts

NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

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Lester (right) and Duck Duck Goose (right)

2025 Pet of the Week

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St. Patrick’s Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations

Business & Finance

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Half of DC restaurants say business is down, many may close, survey finds

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Sudiksha Konanki

Last person seen with missing college student no longer person of interest, has left Punta Cana

CRIME

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Woman accused of running high-end brothels near Boston and DC gets 4 years in prison

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