Montgomery County sued over pending sale of cemetery where slaves are buried
For several years, Montgomery County and developers have tried to build a parking garage and self-storage facility on a site where relatives say slaves are buried. Matt Small of WTOP News reports a lawsuit now aims to stop construction.
2m Aug 13, 2021
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What Arlington Public Schools students can expect when they return to classes
Arlington Public Schools students return to their Virginia classrooms for in-person learning Aug. 30. Matt Small of WTOP News reports on what kids can expect.
2m Aug 13, 2021
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Reparations-related referendum approved for Greenbelt, Md. voters
A referendum to create a commission to study what reparations could look like for African American and Native American residents in Greenbelt, Maryland, has been approved by the city council there. Matt Small of WTOP News reports.
2m Aug 12, 2021
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Mask mandates spread across DC region
Maryland's Prince George's County joins other parts of the D.C. area with a mask mandate that goes into effect Sunday. Matt Small of WTOP News reports.
1m Aug 08, 2021
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Boil water advisory lifted in Northeast DC for all customers
A boil water advisory for a swath of D.C. has been lifted. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Aug 08, 2021
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Slowing the surge of new COVID-19 cases. What you can do
Fairfax County, along with much of the D.C. area, is seeing a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. Matt Small of WTOP News reports on what you can do to slow the spread.
2m Aug 06, 2021
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Girl injured in suspected Maryland shark attack
 A family beach trip to Ocean City, Maryland, on Monday ended with dozens of stitches for one 12-year-old girl. Was it caused by a shark? WTOP's Matt Small reports. 
2m Aug 05, 2021
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With coronavirus cases on the rise, will Maryland return to mandating masks?
D.C. reimposed its mask mandate over the weekend. With the number of coronavirus cases rising, will Maryland and Virginia follow suit? WTOP’s Matt Small reports.
2m Aug 04, 2021
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Fairfax Co. superintendent Brabrand to leave at end of school year
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand is entering his final year on the job and he's talking about it with WTOP's Matt Small.
2m Jul 16, 2021
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Phasing out DC's drug-sniffing police dogs
D.C.'s drug-sniffing police dogs are being phased out. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 
2m Jul 15, 2021
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Extreme heat overwhelms DC-area hikers
A pair of hikers are on the mend after yesterday’s heat triggered their rescues along the Billy Goat Trail in Maryland. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jul 14, 2021
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Simple possession of marijuana in Virginia is now legal. What you need to know
What you need to know now that recreational marijuana is now legal in Virginia. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jul 01, 2021
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Reimagining part of DC's Anacostia Park. The National Park Service wants to hear from you
The National Park Service plans to redesign a portion of D.C.'s Anacostia Park and officials want your input. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 
2m Jun 30, 2021
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Missing Maryland teen with autism now safe at home
A missing Maryland teen with autism has been reunited with his family. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Jun 29, 2021
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Montgomery County releases 86-step climate action plan
An ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gases in Montgomery County, Maryland. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 24, 2021
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Maryland tests new system for I-270 traffic management
In an aim to ease traffic congestion, a new ramp metering system began testing Wednesday in Montgomery County. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 23, 2021
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Tom Perez talks with WTOP about his quest to govern Maryland
Former U.S. Labor Secretary and head of the Democratic Party Tom Perez wants to be Maryland's next governor. And he’s talking about it with WTOP's Matt Small. 
2m Jun 23, 2021
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A quarter of Virginia's trash comes from out of state. Where's it coming from?
Only 75% of all the trash in Virginia comes from Virginians. So where does the rest of it come from? WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 22, 2021
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DC region 15th most racially segregated metro area in US, study finds
A new study says the D.C. region is the 15th most racially segregated metropolitan one in the U.S. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 
2m Jun 22, 2021
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More D.C.-area families pushed into food insecurity amid pandemic, new hunger report finds
More of our D.C.-area neighbors are living with food insecurity. That's the word from the Capital Area Food Bank which examined the issue in its annual Hunger Report. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 17, 2021
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Virginia to end pandemic-related early release for prisoners
So far, more than 2,000 state inmates have been released early due to the coronavirus pandemic in Virginia. But with vaccinations on the rise and the number of COVID-19 cases falling, the department of corrections' power to release inmates early is coming to an end. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 16, 2021
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Marijuana remains unwelcome on college campuses in Virginia
Virginia's new marijuana legalization law goes into effect July 1st, but that's not stopping universities there from banning it. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 15, 2021
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Fairfax Co. police suspect foul play in disappearance of 72-year-old woman
The search continues for a missing Lorton, Virginia woman. Fairfax County police suspect foul play. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 15, 2021
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Historic African American community in Loudoun Co. concerned about future
The Loudoun County village of Saint Louis is a historic African American community dating back to the 1800s. Residents there are concerned about its future. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Jun 10, 2021
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Smithsonian honors Black hockey players
There's a new hockey addition to the sports gallery at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 03, 2021
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Members of DC's LGBTQ community share their Pride journey
Yesterday marked the start of Pride Month and the Capital Pride Alliance held a virtual discussion with members of the DC-area's LGBTQ community. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m Jun 02, 2021
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GW Parkway: Trails and history round out Virginia commuter route
The George Washington Memorial Parkway is more than a road to and from Reagan National Airport. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
52s May 27, 2021
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Visitors return to the National Zoo
The National Zoo began welcoming visitors back last Friday. WTOP's Matt Small caught up with some of them.
1m May 27, 2021
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When can you expect to take Metro as far west as Ashburn?
When will Phase 2 of Metro's Silver Line be ready for passengers? Loudoun County officials got an update. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
58s May 27, 2021
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Remembering the life of former Virginia Sen. John Warner
Former Virginia Senator John Warner has died. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
2m May 26, 2021
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National Zoo reopens
The National Zoo opened its gates to visitors again Friday. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m May 21, 2021
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Arlington's Netherlands Carillon closer to being restored
The Netherlands Carillon is another step closer toward being restored. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m May 20, 2021
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Free bus rides ahead in Virginia? It could happen
Some public transit rides could again be free in Virginia, but this time it won't be related to the coronavirus pandemic. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m May 19, 2021
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DC schools plan for 5-day a week in-person learning
D.C.'s public schools are planning for five-days-a-week of in-person learning when the new school year begins August 30th. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m May 13, 2021
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Cops in schools? Not in Alexandria
The School Resource Officer program at Alexandria City Public Schools is on the way out. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m May 06, 2021
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Every Anne Arundel Co. police officer to receive a bodycam, including chief
All Anne Arundel County police officers will be wearing body-worn cameras by later this year. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
55s May 05, 2021
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WTOP Top Kid: Fredericksburg boy with a big heart for others
A 10-year-old boy from Fredericksburg, Virginia, is showing that he has a big enough heart to go around the world. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Apr 30, 2021
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No wild pony swim at Chincoteague this summer
You won’t be able to see the wild pony swim at Chincoteague on Virginia's Eastern Shore this summer, due to COVID-19 restrictions. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Apr 27, 2021
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DC, Va. population growth outpaces national rate
New Census Bureau stats show the D.C. region continues to grow. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
43s Apr 27, 2021
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DC to settle $1.6 million of suits by 2017 inauguration protesters
The District will pay to settle claims made in a pair of demonstrators' rights lawsuits tied to former President Trump's 2017 inauguration. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Apr 26, 2021
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3 charged in shooting death of pregnant 18-year-old in Prince George’s Co.
Three people are now under arrest, charged in the shooting death of a pregnant 18-year-old in Capitol Heights last Tuesday. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
58s Apr 26, 2021
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More Americans are making travel plans. Where are they going?
If you plan on flying somewhere, prepare to pay more as the number of vaccinated Americans continues to rise. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
58s Apr 24, 2021
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How to convince those reluctant to get vaccinated
How to get those who are hesitant about vaccines to reconsider? An infectious disease ecologist weighs-in. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Apr 22, 2021
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Can one site host mass vaccinations and high school graduations?
Can a single facility host high school graduations and be a mass vaccination site at the same time? Charles County Schools is about to find out. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 
1m Apr 21, 2021
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Could Arlington be getting a new logo soon?
Does Arlington County's logo have racist overtones? Hundreds of people apparently think so, and they have some ideas about how to change it. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 
1m Apr 15, 2021
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Pentagon officer charged in 2 fatal shootings held without bond
There will be no bond for the off-duty Pentagon police officer charged with murder in the shootings of two men in Takoma Park. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
59s Apr 13, 2021
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Northam endorses McAuliffe for Va. governor
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam endorses former Gov. Terry McAuliffe for the job. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Apr 08, 2021
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What do residents want in Fairfax County's next top cop?
As Fairfax County searches for its next top cop, what do residents want? WTOP’s Matt Small reports.
1m Apr 07, 2021
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Maryland lawmakers tackle police reform
The Maryland Senate is moving forward on a far-reaching police reform measure that already cleared the House of Delegates. WTOP's Matt Small reports.
1m Apr 01, 2021
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Is 'life without parole' for juveniles about to be off the table in Maryland?
Sentencing juveniles to life without parole may be nearing an end in Maryland. WTOP’s Matt Small reports.
1m Mar 31, 2021
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