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Controversial DC tipping proposal goes before voters — again

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Frontier adds more flights at BWI Marshall

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When all lanes of the Roosevelt Bridge might finally reopen after emergency work

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This election will shake up advocacy organizations — no matter who wins

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Election Day deals: Donuts, pizza and cheap rides

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So Others Might Eat races against hunger this Thanksgiving Day

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Veterans pitch in at the polls to ‘help make democracy happen’

Veterans pitch in at the polls to ‘help make democracy happen’

DC mayor echoes police chief in concern over gun cases involving youth

DC mayor echoes police chief in concern over gun cases involving youth

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PHOTOS: Election Day

Trailblazing former Md. Ways and Means Chair Sheila Hixson dies at age 89

Trailblazing former Md. Ways and Means Chair Sheila Hixson dies at age 89

Curbside composting doesn’t have to invite unwanted furry friends

Curbside composting doesn’t have to invite unwanted furry friends

DC police seek car linked to fatal shooting of teenager near Washington Convention Center

DC police seek car linked to fatal shooting of teenager near Washington Convention Center

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Michigan, Kentucky among states with abortion on ballot

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Average price of gas rises nationally, but what about the DC area?

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S. Carolina legislature’s final effort to tweak abortion law

S. Carolina legislature’s final effort to tweak abortion law

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US presses, but Russia reluctant on Ukraine grain deal

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Rui Hachimura hitting his stride coming off Wizards’ bench

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A few Hatch Act takeaways for federal employees this election season

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Abortion, democracy & inflation pull voters to the polls

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