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Dangerous heat bears down on DC area to open July

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Dangerous heat bears down on DC area to open July

USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday

USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday

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What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

From an 8-by-8 office to Top Workplaces: NR Labs’ culture stands out

From an 8-by-8 office to Top Workplaces: NR Labs’ culture stands out

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

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Fourth of July boat restrictions force major changes on DC waterways

Fourth of July boat restrictions force major changes on DC waterways

Vienna police warn parents about e-bikes modifications kids are making

Vienna police warn parents about e-bikes modifications kids are making

Montgomery County prepares for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July

Montgomery County prepares for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July

Celebrate July Fourth responsibly with SoberRide

Celebrate July Fourth responsibly with SoberRide

New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders

New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders

DC sports fans have a chance to showcase their favorite memorabilia in new exhibit

DC sports fans have a chance to showcase their favorite memorabilia in new exhibit

8 pit bull puppies stolen in Southeast DC home burglary, police say

8 pit bull puppies stolen in Southeast DC home burglary, police say

2026 RAMMYS celebrate excellence in DC area’s restaurant scene

2026 RAMMYS celebrate excellence in DC area’s restaurant scene

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

Meet Gamora, a pretty pit bull mix with lots of love

Meet Gamora, a pretty pit bull mix with lots of love

Meet Faheem, a curious domestic shorthair with irresistible kitten sparkle

Meet Faheem, a curious domestic shorthair with irresistible kitten sparkle

Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday

Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday

The World Cup can come down to penalty kicks. How easy are they?

The World Cup can come down to penalty kicks. How easy are they?

DC reveals master plan for housing, parks around future Commanders stadium

DC reveals master plan for housing, parks around future Commanders stadium

Fourth of July weekend brings traffic closures in DC, Virginia

Fourth of July weekend brings traffic closures in DC, Virginia

An American love story: Meet National Zoo goose George and his turkey wife Felicity

An American love story: Meet National Zoo goose George and his turkey wife Felicity

Fairfax Co. NAACP calls for more urgency in school handling of discrimination complaints

Fairfax Co. NAACP calls for more urgency in school handling of discrimination complaints

New laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC on July 1

New laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC on July 1

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