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January 9, 2026
WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for Jan. 9
January 9, 2026
Wonder opens 10th DC-area location as traditional food halls falter
Wonder, a tech-driven food hall concept, uses a single kitchen to serve over 20 concepts. With plans to vastly grow by 2027, it seeks to reshape the dining experience with technology and scale.
January 9, 2026
DC man charged with murder in multi-vehicle crash that killed pedestrian in the District
A D.C. man is facing several charges, including for murder, after a high-speed crash Wednesday led to the death of a pedestrian and a multi-vehicle collision in Northwest D.C.
January 9, 2026
‘It’s going to be incredible’: State fair celebrating America’s 250th set for National Mall
America’s 250th birthday kicks off on the National Mall with Freedom 250’s historic celebration, featuring a state fair, massive July 4 fireworks, and nationwide events.
January 9, 2026
Montgomery County schools weighing the fate of its only charter school
The decision follows an audit citing systemic failures in special education compliance and delayed leadership hiring.
January 9, 2026
Md. Gov. Moore touts public safety funding increase, even with crime continuing to drop
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore noted the continuing decrease in crime across the state and shared a proposal to spend $124.1 million on public safety in the next fiscal year budget.
January 9, 2026
DC Council report critical of Bowser administration’s cooperation with ICE
A report by a D.C. Council committee criticizes Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration, accusing it of failing to be transparent with residents about collaboration with ICE.
January 9, 2026
Virginia voter guide: Another special election ahead in Fairfax County to replace a longtime delegate
Voters in part of Fairfax County will soon head to the polls to fill an open seat vacated by Mark Sickles in Virginia’s House of Delegates for District 17.
January 8, 2026
How Fairfax Co. police unit investigating threats helps de-escalate situations before crimes occur
The two Fairfax County police units that help look into threats to public officials and community members investigated or consulted on over 800 threat cases in 2025, Police Chief Kevin Davis told WTOP.
January 8, 2026
Wootton High School community packs MCPS board meeting on closure proposal
Parents who oppose the proposal to close Wootton High School and send those students to the future Crown High School were vocal during the Montgomery County School Board's most recent meeting.
January 8, 2026
Maryland leaders applaud Hoyer’s ‘immeasurable’ impact after retirement announcement
In the hours after Rep. Steny Hoyer announced his retirement, the praise coming from elected leaders at all levels in the state of Maryland was like a tidal wave.
January 8, 2026
Ohio man accused of driving 100 mph during I-495 Christmas crash that killed teen, grandmother
An Ohio man is accused of traveling in excess of 100 mph along Interstate 495 when he slammed his Dodge Ram pickup into the back of a minivan on Christmas night, killing a 75-year-old Annandale woman and her 15-year-old granddaughter.
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
DC Council committee recommends dissolving cooperation with ICE
A D.C. Council committee recommends police end cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a day after an ICE agent reportedly shot a woman in Minneapolis.
January 8, 2026
Hoyer laments House ‘is not living up to the Founders’ goals’ as he tells colleagues he’s retiring
Hoyer, who choked up at times during his 10-minute speech, said in the next year he will have “much more to say about the issues we have grappled with and the ways this House has changed during my time.”
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