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11+ hour, 2+ min ago   (124+ words) Poolesville High School was ranked the best public high school in Maryland by education website Niche, making it one of five high schools from Montgomery County that made it to the top 10 in the state. Poolesville High School was ranked…...

14+ hour, 58+ min ago   (368+ words) Four boys, one 13 years old and three 14 years old, have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in D.C. that police say escalated from break-ins at empty homes to armed burglaries and an attempted sexual assault. “It’s always concerning…...

11+ hour, 12+ min ago   (95+ words) WTOP News Soon, patrons of People’s Book in Takoma Park may be able to sip a cold beer or a can of wine while reading on the patio, attending a club meeting or listening to a discussion at the shop....

15+ hour, 14+ min ago   (294+ words) Dozens of Uber drivers, union workers and faith leaders gathered Tuesday outside the John Wilson Building to rally against a proposal that would bring Waymo and other autonomous driving services to the city. “Robotaxis don’t vote. We vote,” voiced the…...

17+ hour, 34+ min ago   (413+ words) It's a tiny patch that could have a life-saving impact. Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing technology they hope could one day save someone, even when no one else is there to help. It's a wearable patch designed to detect…...

19+ hour, 31+ min ago   (385+ words) A new poll offers an early snapshot of Maryland’s race for governor and suggests voters are already paying close attention to the contest. Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore has a 27-point lead over challenger Dan Cox, with 51% of the 776 likely…...

19+ hour, 41+ min ago   (1106+ words) Compare four of the best dispensaries in Washington, D.C. by product selection, pricing, location, customer experience, and value before you order. Navigating Washington D.C.’s cannabis market is a surprising challenge. Stores differ; not only in their menus, but also in their…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago   (97+ words) A 17-year-old boy died after being shot Tuesday morning in Southeast D.C. A homicide investigation is underway, the interim police chief said. Officers responded to the 2700 block of Minnesota Avenue SE at about 11:40 a.m. They found the teen suffering from a gunshot…...

21+ hour, 29+ min ago   (589+ words) This post was updated on October 6, 2026 There’s no better time of year than now for a candlelit ghostly walking tour. In these tours, you can explore some of the legends that haunt the nation’s capital, from horror movie locations to…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (550+ words) Kate's experience in journalism goes back to the first time she interviewed a clown. No, that's not an editorial comment--Ringling Bros. Circus had come to NYC and her father, Bill Ryan, a former NBC correspondent, put a mic in…...