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Matt Small is a journalist at WTOP News in Washington. At the AP for nearly 18 years, he contributed both on-air and to the wire. Matt is recognized by colleagues for his clever and thoughtful use of technology to gather and spread news and information.

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One group helping hundreds of DC-area teenage girls every year 28.03.2021 1:07

Tackling life's everyday challenges can be challenging — especially during a pandemic. Hundreds of at-risk teenage girls in D.C. and Montgomery County rely on the support of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Could earlier DC Natl. Guard deployment have prevented the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill tragedy? 23.02.2021 1:23

The first hearing held on Capitol Hill into the deadly January 6th riot there was today and some of the discussion touched on D.C.’s lack of statehood. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

When might school-aged children have access to the COVID-19 vaccine? 11.02.2021 1:06

Dr. Anthony Fauci says kids as young as first graders might be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time school starts in September. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Frederick County Public Schools prepares for hybrid learning to begin 11.02.2021 1:08

Gov. Larry Hogan called on all Maryland school districts to begin preparing for a return to hybrid learning no later than March 1. Frederick County says it will be ready to go starting Tuesday. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Montgomery County leaders defend Maryland's only indoor dining ban 01.02.2021 1:02

Two Montgomery County leaders are standing by the county's ban on indoor dining — the only one in Maryland. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Calls to end Montgomery County, Maryland's indoor dining ban continue 28.01.2021 0:47

Restaurants in Maryland's Montgomery County want the indoor dining ban there lifted. WTOP’s Matt Small reports.

Changes ahead for COVID-19 vaccination registrations in Virginia 27.01.2021 1:06

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is acknowledging many people's frustrations with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across his state. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris takes office next week. Howard University can't wait 12.01.2021 0:59

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' alma mater Howard University is looking ahead to next week's inauguration and beyond. WTOP's Matt Small reports

Pentagon official disputes former Capitol Police chief's account of Natl. Guard deployment 12.01.2021 1:22

The former U.S. Capitol Police chief's account of last Wednesday's National Guard deployment to Capitol Hill is being disputed by a top Pentagon official. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

DC's mayor asks National Park Service to deny Public Gathering Permits ahead of inauguration 11.01.2021 2:12

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is asking Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to deny all Public Gathering Permits on federal land in the nation's capital ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's January 20th inauguration. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Parts of Virginia begin Phase 1b COVID-19 vaccinations 11.01.2021 0:53

Fairfax is one of the state health districts Virginia says will begin Phase 1b coronavirus vaccinations today. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

DC mayor on Biden inauguration after deadly US Capitol siege 10.01.2021 1:07

D.C. government prepares for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration following the deadly siege on Capitol Hill. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Maryland governor reacts to deadly US Capitol attack 10.01.2021 1:12

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is reacting to the deadly Capitol Hill siege and his state's response to it. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Virginia considers year-round schooling for next school year 10.01.2021 1:11

The coronavirus pandemic has proved challenging for school systems across the D.C. region. In Virginia, Governor Ralph Northam says one of the options being considered to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning is year-round schooling. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Proud Boys leader released from jail but ordered to leave DC and stay away 05.01.2021 1:02

Proud Boys head Enrique Tarrio has been released from jail this afternoon and ordered to stay away from D.C., including tomorrow's pro-Trump protests. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Sheriff’s deputy still in hospital after Walmart shooting in Northern Virginia 04.01.2021 1:02

A Loudoun County sheriff’s deputy remains hospitalized following Saturday's Walmart shooting. WTOP's Matt Small reports.

Why getting a flu shot is a shot of common sense 27.12.2020 1:19

CBS News picked up a WTOP report Matt Small filed on the importance of getting a flu shot this season.

Checking-in with D.C.-area kids about the gifts and smiles Santa left behind 25.12.2020 1:25

Kids across the D.C. area have been spending the morning unwrapping their Christmas gifts. WTOP's Matt Small caught up with some of them.

Capitol Hill lawmakers sold stock just ahead of the huge stock market drops due to coronavirus fears. WTOP's Matt Small reports. 20.03.2020 0:32

The year 2020 is here. AP correspondent Matt Small reports. 01.01.2020 0:56

#2020NewYear #NewYear2020

Fighting the scourge of robocalls. AP correspondent Matt Small reports. 31.12.2019 0:37

#robocalls

Congressman John Lewis says cancer is his latest battle. AP correspondent Matt Small reports. 30.12.2019 0:44

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A Saudi Arabian court has handed down death sentences for last year’s murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. AP correspondent Matt Small reports. 23.12.2019 0:35

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Space Force will start small but let President Trump claim a big win. AP correspondent Matt Small reports. 20.12.2019 0:41

#SpaceForce #Trump #space #military

An ex-Trump campaign official faces sentencing. AP correspondent Matt Small reports. 17.12.2019 0:49

#RickGates #Trump #TrumpRussia #politics