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March 11, 2026
‘Ugly *** statue’: Tourists react to new Trump-Epstein ‘Titanic’ style statue on the National Mall
A provocative “King of the World” statue featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein drew crowds of visitors Wednesday. Visitors laughed at the Titanic‑inspired display and shared their reactions to the latest political art installation.
March 11, 2026
Cost to fix pipe burgeons to $30M as new testing probes full impact of sewage spill on Potomac River
D.C. region leaders said the cost of repairing the massive Potomac Interceptor sewer line break continues to rise, and new testing could soon reveal the full impact of the January spill.
March 11, 2026
Montgomery Co. housing industry, tenant advocates at odds over bill to ban rent-setting algorithms
Housing industry representatives and tenant advocates spoke out Tuesday about a proposal from Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando to ban the use of algorithms that recommend pricing for rental units in the county. 
March 11, 2026
Tornado watch, warnings for parts of DC region follow record-breaking warmth Wednesday
There's a possibility of storms popping up in parts of the area Wednesday before temperatures rapidly plummet.
March 11, 2026
Designer behind new Commanders stadium releases updated renderings
March 11, 2026
VRE plans more weekday trains, new weekend service by 2030
Virginia Railway Express plans to offer much more service in just a few years, according to CEO Katie Choe, who started work in January.
March 11, 2026
Alexandria police’s Walk-In Wednesdays provides recruiting boost
During the Alexandria Police Department's Walk-In Wednesdays event, the process for prospective police recruits begins with a writing prompt, questionnaire and interview.
March 11, 2026
Road conditions, traffic congestion in Md. costs drivers thousands, report finds
A new report by the transportation nonprofit TRIPS found the condition of the roads in Maryland’s D.C. suburbs is costing residents over $3,500 annually.
March 11, 2026
2 teens facing charges in shooting at Virginia basketball court that killed NSU student
A young man who attended Norfolk State University was fatally shot near a basketball court in Dumfries, Virginia, two days ago, and police are searching for one of the teens believed to be involved in the shooting.
March 11, 2026
Republican Jeannie LaCroix elected Woodbridge District supervisor
LaCroix, a longtime Woodbridge resident and local businesswoman, prevailed with a plurality of the just under 1,700 votes – edging Democratic nominee Muhammed Sufiyan "Sef" Casim by around 250 votes, 43.7% to 37.1%.
March 11, 2026
Cherry blossom watch 2026: Is it peak bloom yet?
When the D.C.-area weather cooperates, the final stage of the cherry blossom’s bloom cycle can last about a week. Check out the latest updates and keep up with their progress.
March 11, 2026
DC students put their tech and career skills to the test at annual competition
For months, D.C. middle and high schoolers have been programming robots, developing video games and brushing up on accounting and public speaking.
March 11, 2026
Near sewer collapse repairs, Potomac Riverkeepers say high E. coli found in creek that flows into Potomac
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says its recent testing of an unnamed tributary found E. coli levels at more than 100 times the safe limit.
March 11, 2026
Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks
Virginia senators have voted to end a projected $1.6 billion annual tax break for data centers.
March 11, 2026
1 in custody after vehicle crashed into security barricade near White House
The crash happened nearby Madison and H streets in Northwest, steps from the White House complex, just after 6:30 a.m., according to a statement from the U.S. Secret Service.
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