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Your source for news, weather, traffic, and sports in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and a portion of West Virginia. #DCNewsNow is part of @NXSTMediaGroup .

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Rhode Island, Texas, New Mexico and Tennessee were chosen for Pfizer's COVID-19 Immunization Pilot Program. The states were chosen for their differences in size, population and immunization infrastructure.
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Northam: Black and Indigenous history is not taught adequately in Virginia education. "We have not elevated a different celebration of Juneteenth," when Black enslaved people finally heard they were free, @GovernorVA said.
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We're beyond excited to have Larry Calhoun of #DCRealtimeNews join us as a contributor. You'll find his @RealTimeNews10 work and coverage featured online and on air at #DCNewsNow ! Join us in welcoming Larry!
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A mass vaccination site opened at Montgomery College campus in Germantown on Wednesday morning, and those taking county transit won't have to pay a bus fare to get there.
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The effort to make animal abuse a federal crime is getting a lot of support on both sides of the aisle.
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Mary's Center has a network of community health clinics across the DMV. Over the last several months, its staff has been working to vaccinate underserved populations.
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After just being shot in the leg a day and a half earlier Corporal Josh Ellison stood vigil with colleagues, family, friends, and strangers in honor of his fallen colleague Deputy Tom Baker.
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Salih Hudayar, prime minister of the East Turkistan Government-in-exile, says thousands of Uyghurs have been waiting in the U.S. for their asylum applications to be approved for years after fleeing China’s ongoing genocide in East Turkistan.
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Join us in remembering Nina Kapur -- a brilliant and beloved journalist who worked in our newsroom from 2016-2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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The plan offers families, individuals, small businesses low-cost health coverage. @elinashirazi has more details:
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DC resident creates X account to track false, expired tags The person behind the account said that they decided to create the page because they were always seeing cars with fake and expired tags.
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Plan for Virginia beaches? @GovernorVA says it's not in anybody's best interest right now to resume regular beach activities this summer. #VirginiaResponds Watch:
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FINAL: Saira Blair becomes a Delegate in the West Virginia House at the age of 18. Takes 63 percent of the vote. #WV http://t.co/Ezr7EZRN4B
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The world-famous Ben's Chili Bowl from D.C. is coming to Giant Food stores. You'll be able to pick up offerings from the restaurant beginning Friday, June 23.
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A mother in Southeast D.C. said her two children were kidnapped from a DC public school after staff failed to properly check the identification of a woman who claimed to be a parent to the kids.
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All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is filming an episode in West Virginia this October. Tickets will be on sale this Friday -- would you attend?
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6 years
Planes touch down at the Manassas Regional Airport every day. On Thursday, however, some unusual passengers set foot on the tarmac.
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The Winchester P.D. created the Timbrook Food & Toy Drive 17 years ago. Now, his legacy lives on through his son:
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DC News Now's @DHamburgReports is at the scene where @mcfrs , @dcfireems , other agencies are working to save two people from a plane that crashed into Montgomery County power lines. ↪
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Make sure you get your tickets now -- the DC Temple's open house will run from April 28 to June 4.
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5 years
The Humane Society of the United States released their findings after investigating Petland for animal neglect. In total, 31 dead rabbits and a dead puppy taken from the Petland in Fairfax, before it was closed down.
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“The XFL has shown us that innovation is one of its core principles. We are hopeful that this relationship will support further development and improvements in the game of football at all levels.”
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Meet Jeb! He's an Italian Greyhound mix who likes to explore. He'd be great for a family with children. Interested in adopting? You can visit him at the @HSWCMD
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Noah Settles, a rapper from D.C. who goes by the name "No Savage," could spend as much as 45 years in prison if he's convicted of the charges facing him.
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Actor Benicio Del Toro returned back to his own stomping grounds to give the commencement speech at Mercersburg Academy in Chambersburg. @thaolamta has more on the ceremony.
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Maryland Governor Hogan announced all indoor dining areas and outdoor pools will be able to open at a 50% capacity effective Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m.
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We are heartbroken to report Nina Kapur, a former WDVM reporter, has died in an accident. We were lucky to have her in our newsroom and will miss her deeply. In loving memory of Nina Kapur:
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Breaking news... @TasminMahfuz is having a baby! 🎉🎉 Wishing the soon-to-be mom and dad the best! ❤️
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2 years
WATCH: Thieves steal from our very own @Shennekia at a gas station in Maryland Full story ➡️
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Crystal Stanley and Jerry Smith, Jr. are wanted for first-degree murder. Police say they may be in SC, GA or FL.
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Virginia Delegate and first out-and-seated transgender state legislator @pwcdanica tells @TasminMahfuz her take on President Biden's reversal of Trump's military ban. Watch the full interview this weekend, only on Capitol Review.
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The first openly transgender state legislator, @pwcdanica , tells me her reaction to @POTUS 's reversal on Trump's transgender military ban. Here, Roem talks about the day she went to pay her respects to the late Beau Biden, who fought for transgender rights in Delaware ⤵️
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The Metropolitan Police Department said it arrested four people suspected of stealing nearly $700 worth of merchandise from a CVS in Southeast D.C.
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Former President Trump endorsed @DrOz in the #PASen race. Our poll found 61% of voters would support a Trump-endorsed candidate
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Here's Rakeem Newman, one of the suspects in custody for yesterday's murder in Charles Town - gunman still at-large.
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Longtime broadcaster and former WDVM anchor Fred Hickman passed away from liver cancer. He joined WDVM in 2018. DC News Now's @TasminMahfuz and @DerekFSpx spoke about his legacy and impact.
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The court case started after the Humane Society of the United States released a video of 14 dead rabbits undercover investigators discovered in the store freezer.
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People in Prince George’s County are letting the community know they are tired of gun violence
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Ryan Mountcastle earns Minor League Player of the Month
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Cole Kropnick's outstanding bicycle kick propels Shippensburg to victory
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Damascus and Quince Orchard to face off Friday
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BREAKING: Police say Tayjuhn Isaiah Coble has turned himself in for shooting Ryan Mumaw in Charlestown.
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This week is Captive Nations Week in the U.S to commemorate and show solidarity to nations that are captive. Uyghurs held a rally outside of the White House urging the U.S. to stand in solidarity and recognize East Turkistan as an occupied country.
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To his students, it's Mr. Tsironis, PE teacher at North Bethesda Middle School; to MoCo, he's the man behind a series of popular Twitter accounts, racking up a combined total of 22,500 followers. @emilie_ikeda has what's next for his popular @MCPSsnow :
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Some thundersnow is being reported on Pinpoint Vipir radar in parts of the area. Have you heard any rumbling in your neck of the woods?
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BREAKING: Two people are dead in a Falls Church shooting. Fairfax County Police are still investigating. Story will be updated.
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Montgomery County students take off of school to march against gun violence.
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Maryland State Police have arrested a Wicomico County man with 14 counts of distribution of child pornography yesterday evening.
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Frederick community comes together to support girls basketball team after alleged words of racism
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In West Virginia, there are more than 7,700 unclaimed stimulus checks. If one of those is yours, here’s how to go about claiming it.
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The judge denied a request that the 16-year-old accused of killing he friend be put on home confinement. The judge also ordered that a psychiatric and psychosocial evaluation take place.
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"I'm losing sleep, and I just I'm worried. I need him back" - Jamaica Harvey, Bruno's mom ➡️
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The shootings took place within 48 hours from Friday night through early Sunday morning.
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After a year of grassroots advocacy under the “Open Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)” title, the group has created a nonpartisan, volunteer organization.
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It’s High School Media Day! Hundreds of high school football players are spending time with the DC News Now Sports Team. You’ll see them featured on our Countdown to Kickoff! 🏈🏟️🏉
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Students say she is one of their most loveable classmates. @rmespaillat has more on the night she'll never forget:
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Montgomery County swears in first female volunteer fire chief
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“We have enough vaccines, the best vaccines available, in the United States,” Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden, said in response to a question about Covaxin.
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