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January 22, 2026
How Ashburn neighbors bound together to help pregnant neighbor during 2003 snowstorm
An Ashburn man is remembering the time a big snowstorm hit the D.C. region in 2003, and his pregnant neighbor went into labor.
January 22, 2026
Virginia’s new AG Jones fights DOJ on in-state tuition for immigrant students
Days after taking office, Attorney General Jay Jones (D) is reversing his predecessor’s position on the Trump administration’s fight against in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.
January 22, 2026
Commuters return to pre-pandemic patterns in DC regional survey
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's "2025 State of the Commute Survey Report," shows a return to pre-pandemic patterns, with driving alone still the most common way people get to work.
January 22, 2026
Mobile bathroom brings hygiene to people who are homeless in DC area
Taking a hot shower after a rough day is a game changer but for many people who are homeless, they could have long stretches without them. One local nonprofit is attempting to change that with new mobile showers that will travel across Northern Virginia and D.C.
January 22, 2026
Moore’s 4th budget uses cuts, fund shifts to close $1.5 billion budget gap
Gov. Wes Moore (D) unveiled a $70.8 billion fiscal 2027 budget proposal Wednesday that he said increases funds for education, housing and police initiatives, while closing a $1.5 billion budget gap without increased taxes or fees.
January 22, 2026
‘All hands on deck’: DC area preps for biggest snowstorm in years
D.C.'s Department of Public Works and Maryland are preparing plows, salt trucks, and even the National Guard ahead of a massive winter storm this weekend packing lots of snow.
January 22, 2026
Things to do in the DC area: Burns Night, DC Auto Show … and more!
With bagpipes and classic Scottish dishes included, celebrate Scotland this Saturday at Fish Shop in D.C.'s Wharf neighborhood.
January 22, 2026
Explore the Smithsonian’s larger than life whale bone collection
If you ever get the chance to see the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's "Whale Bone Repository" up close — your eyes aren't deceiving you. What you're seeing is in fact real!
January 22, 2026
‘It’s also my journey’: Manassas teacher recognized for impact on immigrant students
Osbourn High School teacher Rebeca Carofilis was named VFW Manassas Post 7589’s High School Teacher of the Year for her work supporting immigrant students while teaching U.S. and Virginia government.
January 22, 2026
A ‘Bitcoin bar’ opened in DC — but what does that mean?
PubKey, a Bitcoin-focused bar and event space, has opened in D.C.’s Penn Quarter, combining nightlife, media and policy discussions while welcoming both crypto enthusiasts and skeptics alike.
January 22, 2026
‘We were outraged’: Parents, students weigh in on Fairfax Co. proposed school boundary changes
As Fairfax County's school board prepares to vote on new boundaries as part of the division's first comprehensive boundary review in four decades, some parents say the changes don't go far enough.
January 21, 2026
Trump’s desire for Greenland is nothing new in US history, DC professor explains
A U.S. history professor explains America’s long record of territorial expansion amid renewed discussion of President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland.
January 21, 2026
Sewer line collapse triggers wastewater spill into C&O Canal near Clara Barton Parkway
A section of a sewer line collapsed late Monday, overflowing into the C&O Canal Park.
January 21, 2026
Defense attempts to have case thrown out in Banfield double murder trial
On the first day of the defense’s case in Fairfax County Circuit Court, attorneys for Brendan Banfield asked the judge to dismiss the charges, arguing prosecutors knowingly presented false testimony.
January 21, 2026
DC man indicted in Bladensburg birthday party hit-and-run that killed 1, injured 8 kids
A D.C. man was indicted Wednesday on 36 charges related to an October incident in which a vehicle plowed into a child's birthday party, killing a woman and injuring more than a dozen people.
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