Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the district is still working to address past mistakes and financial management issues. The Justice Department said a in-state ...

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News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area. January 12, 2026 • This week WAMU will be previewing the start of the legislative sessions in the Virginia and Maryland General Assemblies, plus we're ...

D.C. police said the driver had fled a traffic stop before the crash. The two officers who attempted the traffic stop have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. An updating ...

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