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Meet German Chocolate Dump Cake: 'There Will Be No Leftovers"
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (408+ words) There's something to be said for the showstopping appeal of a layer cake: the drama of the tall, towering stack, the distinct flavors and textures you can see in every slice, and the careful work you know went into pulling…...
Driver suspected of killing stranger in Temple Hills road rage attack
30+ min ago (322+ words) Darian Ragland, a 39-year-old Metro contractor, was found dead in what his mother said police told her may have been a case of road rage. He was the third son his mother lost tragically. He is survived by his 7-year-old…...
With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops still roam DC
36+ min ago (1107+ words) The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington, D. C.'s Tidal Basin annually. This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials were dressed in camouflage " and armed. Eight months after…...
What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting
1+ hour ago (372+ words) Almost a million ballots have been cast early on Virginia redistricting, already outpacing last year's gubernatorial election. Political analyst and University of Mary Washington professor Stephen Farnsworth has analysis. There aren't any candidates on the ballot in Virginia's statewide special…...
Police shootings expose failures in Maryland's mental health crisis response
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (1715+ words) When 25-year-old Alex La Moriecalled Howard County Police for help during a mental health crisis, his family expected officers trained to de-escalate the encounter. Instead, police fatally shot the Columbia man, who had autism. Advocates say La Morie's March 1 death…...
Maryland becomes first state to pass bill banning "surveillance pricing
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (243+ words) Maryland is poised to become the first state in the country to ban "surveillance pricing." The practice refers to companies using a shopper's personal data, such as browsing history, location, or purchasing behavior, to tailor prices to individual customers. The…...
Washington Commanders Draft Rumors: No. 7 is the floor for Love and Styles; Tate is their top WR
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (296+ words) It's draft week, which means the rumor mill will be kicking into high gear for Thursday night's event in Pittsburgh. The Washington Commanders currently hold six picks, with No. 7 starting off their draft night(barring any trades up or down)....
Saw a show through Ticketmaster? You may get a refund in D. C.
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (216+ words) The Washington Post The District reached a settlement with Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, that will refund up to $8. 9 million to customers. District residents who bought an event ticket, with fees, from entertainment giant Live Nation or its Ticketmaster…...
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2 DC-area elementary schools caught fire, 1 to remain closed Monday
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (590+ words) April 20, 2026, 6: 56 AM Two D. C. -area elementary schools caught fire Sunday afternoon, causing damage and leaving one building closed to students Monday. C'sar Ch'vez Dual Spanish Immersion School in Chillum, Maryland, will remain closed Monday after a fire broke out inside the…...