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February 20, 2026
Driver who tore through National Mall in SUV sentenced to 18 months in prison
The driver of an SUV who tore through the National Mall last year, weaving around pedestrians and doing doughnuts, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
February 20, 2026
GLP-1 medications don’t work for everyone. A local doctor says surgery is still an option
As GLP‑1 drugs surge in popularity, experts say bariatric surgery remains the most durable option for long‑term weight loss and major health improvements.
February 20, 2026
Va. high school basketball player selected to play for US in World Deaf Championships
Hard of hearing since birth, 15-year-old guard Aaliyah Harris has become a key contributor on the court at Bishop Ireton High School, while earning a spot on Team USA for the U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Poland.
February 20, 2026
Judge weighs Washington Post’s demand for government to return devices seized from reporter’s home
The federal government is asking a court to “run roughshod” over the First Amendment after seizing electronic devices from a Washington Post reporter's Virginia home last month, an attorney for the newspaper argued Friday.
February 20, 2026
DC is among the worst when it comes to uninsured motorists
Almost 25% of drivers in the nation’s capital are on the road without insurance, that’s third worst in the country, according to a study by U.S. News and World Report.
February 20, 2026
What’s known about weekend snowfall possibility in DC area
Forecasts call for the winter weather to start out as a rain-snow mix as early as Sunday morning in the D.C. region.
February 20, 2026
Police seek person on video in connection to killing of 87-year-old man inside Potomac senior living facility
A person caught on surveillance video is suspected of killing an 87-year-old man at a senior living facility in Potomac, Maryland, last weekend.
February 20, 2026
Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle.
February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026
Spring housing market gaining momentum in DC after storm delay
Late January's winter storm in the D.C. region may have pushed back the start of the spring housing market, but realtors said signs are already pointing to a busy season ahead.
February 20, 2026
Prince George’s Co. officials say they’re ramping up opposition to ICE
Surrounded on stage by the Prince George's County Council and numerous other leaders, County Executive Aisha Braveboy said she plans to introduce legislation mirroring the executive order she signed Thursday opposing immigration enforcement actions so it can be considered and passed by the council.
February 20, 2026
New design, entrance and LED system: Capital One Arena renovation advances to new phase
The project to transform Capital One Arena has entered a much more visible phase, as work on the exterior of the building is prompting temporary changes to allow for the overhaul to progress.
February 20, 2026
Potomac sewage spill hurting oyster industry downstream, but not the way you might think
Water quality near the site of the sewage spill into the Potomac River continues to be concerning, but even a few miles downstream at National Harbor in Maryland, it’s a different story.
February 20, 2026
‘Wake up, Ward 8!’: DC officials break ground on new recreation center
D.C.'s Ward 8 is getting a new recreation center, one that received both praise and criticism Thursday during a groundbreaking ceremony.
February 19, 2026
DC mayor on request for federal assistance with sewer line repairs: ‘We’re different’
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser indicated she's working to not only mitigate the impact of a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, but to protect District residents from footing the bill.
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