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January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026
Federal transportation officials consider plan to scrap DC’s traffic cameras
D.C. lawmakers push back on a reported push to remove the city's automated traffic enforcement cameras, citing safety concerns and financial implications. Meanwhile, some in the region support the idea.
January 8, 2026
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, will retire at the end of his term
Hoyer, who served for years in party leadership and helped steer Democrats through some of their most significant legislative victories, is set to deliver a House floor speech about his decision.
January 8, 2026
DC police officer dies weeks after being hit while helping driver on Interstate 695
A D.C. police officer has died after being hit by a passing car while assisting the driver of a broken-down vehicle on Interstate 695, near South Capitol Street.
January 8, 2026
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer will retire after 60 years in elected office
After nearly 60 years in public office, Rep. Steny Hoyer says he will retire at the end of his current term, wanting to "pass the baton" while still in good health.
January 8, 2026
What’s ‘algorithmic coercion,’ and why is it making things we buy more expensive?
One company choosing to use a quick and reactive pricing algorithm could lead its competitors to increase prices, leading customers to face higher costs, according to a University of Virginia economist.
January 8, 2026
At CES 2026, iMogul AI pitches a smarter path into Hollywood
iMogul AI, created by a Rockville startup, is designed to help screenwriters, actors and producers connect — using artificial intelligence not to create content, but to analyze it.
January 7, 2026
Tax hikes coming to some Southeast DC businesses — and they welcome what it means
The Soul of the City BID will span Congress Heights and some adjacent neighborhoods in Southeast. The new taxes get reinvested into those areas — leading to the improvement of local businesses.
January 7, 2026
Maryland hit hardest by federal job cuts; 10,300 lost in October and November alone
Gov. Wes Moore called the data "sobering," and said the numbers reflect what he referred to as "the Trump-Vance administration's so-called 'Fork in the Road resignations' that began taking place on Oct. 1."
January 7, 2026
Who has Virginia’s Governor-elect appointed to her cabinet?
Experts said the appointments suggest that Abigail Spanberger will begin working quickly once she takes office, and that her focus, as during the campaign cycle, will be affordability.
January 7, 2026
Pedestrian killed in multivehicle crash near White House
A pedestrian has been killed in multivehicle crash near the White House on Wednesday afternoon.
January 7, 2026
Police seek driver in crash that killed pedestrian in Fairfax County
A man is dead after he was struck by a car Wednesday morning, and police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are looking for the driver, who they say did not stop.
January 7, 2026
Officer who defended Capitol disputes White House account of Jan. 6
A former U.S. Capitol Police officer says the White House's account does not match what he experienced on Jan. 6, 2021.
January 7, 2026
Change coming to Capitol Heights Metro could be mirrored in other parts of Maryland
A revitalization project at the Capitol Heights Metro Station is part of Prince George’s County’s broader efforts to revamp the Blue Line Corridor.
January 7, 2026
Maryland celebrates 20th anniversary of 2006 national championship basketball team
Ten players from the 2005-06 national championship women’s basketball team, along with coaches and support staff, gathered for an event for season ticket holders and supporters.
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