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February 28, 2026
ANALYSIS: The US and Israel attack Iran, pushing the region to the edge
The trigger was unmistakable and thunderous: Joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran targeted key military infrastructure and, crucially, leadership-linked sites in Tehran and beyond.
February 28, 2026
‘It’s just so expensive’: Locals say prices of manicures, magazines, red meat make them too high to buy
On Friday, the Labor Department announced that prices rose 2.9% since January 2025. With certain goods and services costing more, some believe they are now too high to buy.
February 28, 2026
Virginia U.S. Sen. Kaine: Strikes on Iran ‘a colossal mistake’
As Republicans praise President Donald Trump for taking military action against Iran, Democrats are demanding Congress provide authorization for the attack and a more detailed explanation of its ultimate goals.
February 28, 2026
‘Knowledge doesn’t die’: On Black History Month’s 100th anniversary, new attacks echo old erasures
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week, the 1926 commemoration that eventually expanded in 1976 into Black History Month.
February 28, 2026
How searching for World Cup tickets led to Alexandria becoming a FIFA base camp
What started as a happy accident led to a top-10-ranked international soccer team naming Alexandria, Virginia, as its base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
February 28, 2026
How much exercise is enough? A local doctor says you only need 15 minutes a day
Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle and its benefits are well known and have been for a long time. What is only recently proven by doctors is just how much exercise makes a difference for one’s longevity.
February 28, 2026
Maryland judge denies sentence reduction in 1982 murder case
Roberta Roper, whose daughter was killed in 1982, tells WTOP how the experience led to her work toward victims' rights.
February 28, 2026
DC invites small businesses to be part of the RFK redevelopment project
D.C. is inviting small local businesses to be a part of the redevelopment of the RFK stadium site, as work to build the new stadium complex progresses.
February 27, 2026
Gas explosion in Calverton sends 1 to hospital, brings down power line
A gas leak exploded in an open field in Calverton, Maryland, on Friday night, sending one person to the hospital and taking down a power line.
February 27, 2026
Woman buys home in Centreville days before nearby gas explosion 
Jenna Jensen, a teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools, moved into her new home on Buggy Whip Drive on February 13. Shortly after, she learned about a tragic incident near her house.
February 27, 2026
DC to step up its bacteria tests in Potomac River, more than a month after sewage spill
Over a month since the start of a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River, D.C. announced Friday it will start testing the city's two main rivers for bacteria more frequently.
February 27, 2026
Residents demand changes from DC commission that manages utility companies
Over 90 people were scheduled to speak in front of D.C. Council member Charles Allen as part of a performance oversight hearing for the Public Service Commission (PSC).
February 27, 2026
‘Silent soldiers’: Prince George’s Co. school leaders surprise longtime security employees with award
Vicki Revell, Kevin Carter and Horace Avent have worked a combined 100 years for the school system.
February 27, 2026
Malabar, DC’s new Contemporary southern Indian restaurant focused on seafood
Contemporary southern Indian cuisine is front and center at Malabar, a brand new dining destination headed by restaurateur Ashok Bajaj in D.C.’s Forest Hills neighborhood.
February 27, 2026
WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Common People Kentucky Common Ale
WTOP’s Brennan Haselton and Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Greg Engert talk about Bluejacket Common People Kentucky Common Ale for WTOP’s Beer of the Week.
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