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December 8, 2025
National Weather Service staffing shortages raise concerns as winter begins
As winter weather ramps up in intensity, the National Weather Service is working to fill critical roles, such as meteorologists, technical experts and scientists.
December 8, 2025
Who will lead DC police? Search for new chief begins
The D.C. police department is once again searching for a new chief who will lead the department following Pamela Smith's departure.
December 8, 2025
Missing 78-year-old Fairfax County man found dead inside submerged car
A 78-year-old Northern Virginia man, who was reported missing a week ago, has been found dead inside a submerged car in Fairfax County.
December 8, 2025
Kids at DC hospital get visit, holiday gifts from Washington Wizards players
Several members of the Washington Wizards made a visit to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on Monday to spend time with the children who will be in the hospital for the holidays battling cancer and other serious diseases.
December 8, 2025
Quince Orchard wins 2nd consecutive Maryland 4A football state championship
Quince Orchard High School defeated Prince George’s County football powerhouse Henry A. Wise Jr. 26-21 in Maryland's 4A State Championship.
December 8, 2025
DC’s outgoing police chief, mayor tout drastic 2-year drop in crime
When Pamela Smith took over as police chief, D.C. was experiencing violence at levels not seen in more than 20 years. The city ended 2023 with 274 homicides, the highest number since 2002.
December 8, 2025
Arlington teacher named finalist for 2026 Grammy Award
Bill Podolski, director of choral activities at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program in Arlington, Virginia, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award.
December 8, 2025
Psychiatrists disagree on Catherine Hoggle’s ability to stand trial in 2014 disappearance of her two children
Competency hearing begins to decide if Catherine Hoggle can stand trial in the 2014 disappearance of her two children in Montgomery County, Maryland.
December 8, 2025
Prince George’s County offers free in-home assistance to some new mothers
A program in Prince George's County, Maryland, is rolling out next month with the goal of making life easier for new mothers — a focus of new county council chair Krystal Oriadha.
December 8, 2025
Northern lights sighting possible in DC region
On Sunday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center issued a forecast for a strong (G3) geomagnetic storm for Tuesday.
December 8, 2025
DC police Chief Pamela Smith to step down
In a statement, Smith said she was "deeply humbled, grateful, and deeply appreciative of my time with the District of Columbia." Mayor Muriel Bowser did not announce when Smith's final day would be.
December 8, 2025
Metro rolls out holiday-themed trains in the region
Just in time for the holiday season, Metro is sending out festive holiday-wrapped trains, buses and MetroAccess vehicles across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region.
December 8, 2025
Field of hopefuls in Maryland speaker’s race clears for Del. Peña-Melnyk
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel) appears to have a clear path within the Democratic Caucus to become the next speaker. A vote is scheduled for Dec. 16.
December 8, 2025
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December 8, 2025
Bitter blast of winter chills descend on DC region
Cold weather continues this week in the D.C. region, as clouds thicken and temperatures tumble into the teens.
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