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Things to do in the DC area: African Diaspora Film Festival, Tomato Party … and more!
August 13, 2026, 10:01 am |
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The festival returns to George Washington University with film screenings that focus on the African Diaspora and communities of color worldwide.
‘This guy’s really pointing a gun at my head’: Virginia woman speaks out after viral ICE video
August 13, 2026, 8:07 am |
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Carolina Molina, who was born and raised in Northern Virginia, said she is speaking out on the interaction with ICE agents to speak up for those who fear repercussions.
Fairfax County’s ‘Paws & Read’ program boosts kids’ reading skills, pets’ adoptability
August 13, 2026, 3:00 am |
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Students, who in some cases are working through summer reading programs, can read to cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and birds.
Virginia’s vaccine recommendations, requirements won’t change after Trump order, officials say
August 12, 2026, 8:36 pm |
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VDH Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb said that Virginia families should trust the state’s decisions to be “grounded in the best available science.”
Back to school: Hear from Stafford County Public Schools superintendent
August 12, 2026, 8:35 am |
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Heading into the new school year, Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Smith spoke with WTOP about challenges and triumphs for the Virginia school system.
Why is enrollment across DC-area school districts falling?
August 12, 2026, 8:34 am |
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Declining birth rates, immigration and migration patterns and housing costs are all playing a role in fewer students enrolling in public schools, experts say.
Historic Pendleton Rooming House in Alexandria undergoing much-needed renovation
August 12, 2026, 8:15 am |
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With help from a federal grant, workers began renovating the Pendleton Rooming House in April 2025. The project is expected to be completed in October.
Man convicted of first ‘stranger rape’ in Herndon in more than a decade, according to then-police chief
August 11, 2026, 11:00 pm |
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The man who raped a woman on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Herndon, Virginia, in late 2024 has been convicted.
Amid major federal shifts, McMahon urges Va. universities to reform practices, restore public trust
August 11, 2026, 2:51 pm |
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Higher education is currently undergoing significant changes and challenges stemming from federal policy shifts engineered during McMahon’s tenure.
Teenager killed in shooting at Fauquier County party over the weekend
August 11, 2026, 1:39 pm |
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A teenage boy was shot and killed at a party Saturday night in Fauquier County, Virginia, the sheriff's office said.
Arlington grad secures spot on US Para Hockey World Cup field hockey team
August 11, 2026, 9:28 am |
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Aidan Smith has spent years playing for the Nova Cool Cats ice hockey team. After adapting his play off the ice to the field, Smith was selected to play in the inaugural 2026 Para Hockey World Cup.
Back to school: Hear from Spotsylvania County Public Schools superintendent
August 11, 2026, 8:43 am |
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Heading into the new school year, Spotsylvania County Public Schools Superintendent Clint Mitchell spoke with WTOP about challenges and triumphs for the Virginia school system.
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
August 11, 2026, 1:03 am |
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Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.
Storms packing wind, hail tear through DC region
August 10, 2026, 9:30 pm |
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The week's hottest weather across the D.C. area arrives Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values above 100.
Section of George Washington Parkway to close weekdays for tree maintenance
August 10, 2026, 1:55 pm |
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Drivers are going to face road closures in McLean, Virginia, on the George Washington Parkway beginning Monday. How long will they last?
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