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February 1, 2026
Snow piled atop transformer causes hourslong power outage at Tysons Corner mall
Virginia's Tysons Corner Mall was hit by a power outage Sunday, leaving residents and consumers wondering what was going on.
February 1, 2026
‘It’s a big family’: Amazon Fresh workers in Montgomery Co. say final goodbye
Sunday, a majority of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations across Maryland's Montgomery Country will close their doors for the final time.
February 1, 2026
Man and his dog rescued after sliding down ice-covered hill in Prince William Co.
The man had slid several hundred feet down a hill along Hudson River Court in Prince William County when trying to rescue his dog, Lyla, who slid down the hill before him.
February 1, 2026
12-year-old girl tied to September swatting call in Montgomery County
Montgomery County detectives identified the caller in the so-called swatting incident as a 12-year-old student, police said Friday.
February 1, 2026
Northern Virginia man charged for October 2025 blast caused by explosive device
A man has been arrested in connection to a blast that happened in October 2025 in Leesburg, Virginia, according to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office. 
February 1, 2026
A week after the snowstorm, neighbors help neighbors in DC
It’s been a week since snow and ice pummeled D.C. While many residents spent days shoveling paths back to a normal life, others also looked after their neighbors.
February 1, 2026
Bone‑chilling winds rip through DC area Sunday
Count on strong winds across the D.C. area Sunday as a nor’easter moves along the East Coast.
January 31, 2026
Republican Dan Cox to run for Maryland governor, looking for rematch with Moore
The former Maryland delegate's candidacy was posted on the Maryland elections board website Friday, and he listed Rob Krop as his running mate for lieutenant governor.
January 31, 2026
Bitter cold grips DC region this weekend but a freeze reprieve is coming
The National Weather Service said the powerful blast of cold will bring dangerously cold, record low temperatures to the mid-Atlantic area Saturday and Sunday.
January 31, 2026
Tony Award-winning Myles Frost proves you can go home again in DC showing
After making history as Broadway’s youngest Tony-winning leading actor, Silver Spring native Myles Frost takes the stage closer to home in "Chez Joey," blending classic musical theater with a bold, modern twist.
January 31, 2026
Maryland offers energy assistance as winter costs impact residents
The continued frigid temperatures and increased energy costs are putting added pressure on Maryland residents already struggling to pay their bills.
January 31, 2026
This Northern Virginia county is hoping you’ll adopt a fire hydrant. Will you answer the call?
Got a little energy left over after shoveling your driveway? Fairfax County Fire and Rescue in Virginia is hoping you'll use that shovel to help them clear a path around local fire hydrants. 
January 31, 2026
‘No repeat of Hayfield’: Fairfax Co. makes changes after probe finds 2 football programs violated state rules
Fairfax County Public Schools is making a series of changes in response to an external probe that found two high school football programs in the Northern Virginia suburb violated state rules.
January 31, 2026
15 spots to sip some of DC’s best hot chocolates
With not all cups are created equal, WTOP’s Michelle Goldchain searched throughout the District for some of the most thoughtful and flavorful spins on hot chocolate.
January 31, 2026
Partial government shutdown expected to be short-lived
U.S. Senate approval of five appropriations bills and a short-term DHS bill came before the midnight Friday deadline, but a partial government shutdown is in effect this weekend.
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