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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says he will ‘seek common ground’ in event of split ticket
November 1, 2025, 9:04 am |
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Virginia could end up with Republican and Democratic leaders in top offices. Attorney General Jason Miyares says should that happen, he will seek "common ground."
Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region
October 31, 2025, 8:23 pm |
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These groups are offering help to federal workers, many of whom are furloughed and won't be paid during the government shutdown.
Windy, chilly conditions for Halloween trick or treaters in DC region
October 31, 2025, 8:21 pm |
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If you're heading outdoors Friday to take part in any Halloween events like trick or treating, make sure to bundle up as the windy and chilly conditions expected across the D.C. region.
Trump urged GOP-led states to redraw US House districts. Now other states also are gerrymandering
October 31, 2025, 8:21 pm |
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President Donald Trump's call for Republicans to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of next year's election has triggered an unusual outbreak of mid-decade gerrymandering among both Republican- and Democratic-led state legislatures.
Ohio panel and Virginia lawmakers move forward with congressional redistricting plans
October 31, 2025, 7:37 pm |
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The Democratic-led Virginia General Assembly has approved advancing a proposed constitutional amendment that could pave the way for redistricting in the state ahead of congressional midterm elections.
How will Virginia races be affected by record early voting for nonpresidential election
October 31, 2025, 8:43 am |
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As early voting winds down, the number of early ballots cast this year is at a record high for a nonpresidential election in Virginia, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.
Friday Freebies: Wear a Halloween costume and get free doughnuts and treats
October 31, 2025, 8:34 am |
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Check out the latest Friday Freebies!
SNAP shutdown triggers emergency response across DC region
October 30, 2025, 11:48 pm |
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The D.C. region is trying to get ahead of the expected loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding this weekend due to the government shutdown.
Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student at school testifies she thought she had died
October 30, 2025, 6:10 pm |
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A former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom in 2023 testified Thursday that she thought she had died that day.
Jury clears Virginia man charged with soliciting assassination of President Trump
October 30, 2025, 2:00 pm |
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Was it a solicitation of violence or free speech? A federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has sided with a man who suggested someone should kill President Donald Trump.
But the cat came back: Fairfax Co. kitty is reunited with family after 15 years
October 30, 2025, 9:38 am |
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After 15 years missing, a microchip helped reunite Flora, a 16-year-old cat, with her original family in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County assisting Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastates island
October 30, 2025, 9:33 am |
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Thirty-four members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue team will be in Jamaica beginning Thursday helping officials there recover from the devastation.
Things to do in the DC area: Fright Fête, Día de los Muertos … and more!
October 30, 2025, 8:44 am |
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Lovers of indie bookstores and spine-chilling festivities should head to Fright Fête at Lost City Books in D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighborhood this Friday.
Fairfax Co. students say mental health is getting better, though concerns remain
October 30, 2025, 8:32 am |
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Fewer Fairfax County students have reported mental health concerns since the peak of the pandemic, but there are still lingering worries about student wellness and bullying.
Haunted attraction in Loudoun County takes Halloween frights to new heights
October 30, 2025, 8:05 am |
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In the latest episode of "Matt About Town," WTOP's Matt Kaufax heads to Lovettsville, Virginia, to spotlight Milltown Haunt, a haunted farm in Loudoun County.
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