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February 2, 2026
DC awards $250K to preserve historic Black cemeteries
A quarter of a billion dollars in grants has been awarded to two different nonprofits by the D.C. Office of Planning for the care and preservation of historically Black cemeteries in the District of Columbia.
February 2, 2026
DC-area school districts respond to parents’ criticism of snow days
Frigid temperatures and impassable roads caused by a winter storm forced every school system in the D.C. area to close for a majority of last week, if not the entire week.
February 2, 2026
Fairfax County case alleging school-assisted abortions now in federal court
A legal challenge alleging that a Fairfax County Public Schools employee helped minors get abortions without their parents’ consent is now in federal court in a case that hinges on a First Amendment free speech claim.  
February 2, 2026
Brendan Banfield found guilty of aggravated murder in ‘au pair affair’ killings trial
The jury in the aggravated murders trial of Brendan Banfield, accused of plotting with his family's au pair to kill his wife and another man, returned a verdict.
February 2, 2026
‘They took it all from me’: Victims of fraud in Montgomery County share stories to help others
Two Montgomery County residents are sharing how scammers posing as federal agents wiped out their life savings. Their stories, law enforcement say, show the emotional toll these schemes take and the continued danger posed by fraud networks that remain active.
February 2, 2026
WATCH LIVE: Jury returns guilty verdict in ‘au pair affair’ double murder trial
February 2, 2026
LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: ‘Essential Water Use Only’ request lifted for Prince George’s, Montgomery counties
A winter storm brought a mix of snow and ice to the D.C. area this past weekend. Stay with WTOP…
February 2, 2026
‘In Phil we trust’: DC’s weather forecasting rodent makes Groundhog Day prediction
This Groundhog Day, D.C.'s very own weather forecasting groundhog made a prediction amid a frozen city filled and chilly residents hoping for a little warmth.
February 2, 2026
What’s DC doing to get schools, streets, sidewalks back to normal in snowstorm aftermath?
D.C. officials are making a push to get life back to normal as piles of rock-hard snow continue to block sidewalks and streets more than a week after a wintry storm.
February 2, 2026
‘Whose story does the evidence support?’: Jury resumes deliberations in ‘au pair affair’ murders trial
During the two week trial, Fairfax County prosecutors have argued that Brendan Banfield had an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair and staged an elaborate scheme to lure Joseph Ryan to the home to get rid of his wife and blame her killing on someone else.
February 2, 2026
More than medals: DC speedskater aims to inspire LGBTQ+ kids at Winter Olympics
D.C. speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy heads to his first Winter Olympics, hoping to skate his best, enjoy Italy and inspire LGBTQ+ athletes.
February 2, 2026
Before Obama or Harris, Shirley Chisholm charted the course
Shirley Chisholm’s groundbreaking career as the first Black woman in Congress included an unlikely alliance that revealed her bold, principled approach to political change.
February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026
This Museum of the Bible curator takes care of some of the oldest artifacts in the world
Bobby Duke spends most of his adventures as chief curatorial officer of the Museum of the Bible studying and teaching about the priceless artifacts in its collection.
February 1, 2026
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
The announcement follows a wave of cancellations by performers, musicians and groups since the president ousted the previous leadership. Trump made no mention in his post of the recent cancellations.
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