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March 19, 2026
Nats fans will see new food, cheaper beer and Ovechkin bobbleheads this season
With new food, cheaper drinks, expanded promotions and improvements on the field and at the gates, the team says the goal is to make every visit to Nationals Park feel fresh.
March 19, 2026
Road closures, parking restrictions for DC’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
Saturday's Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon and 5k will have thousands of runners rocking through D.C. But drivers will want the party to end as fast as possible.
March 19, 2026
Virginia’s redistricting referendum still sparking fierce partisan debate
Supporters say the temporary map would counter political influence from outside states, while critics argue it amounts to extreme gerrymandering and undermines a voter‑approved redistricting commission.
March 19, 2026
Street takeovers are already illegal. Prince George’s Co. wants to crack down harder
A new bill under consideration in the Prince George's County Council proposes penalties of jail time and $1,000 fines for attendees of street takeovers.
March 19, 2026
Legislation hopes to eliminate a common DC rat hangout
Some city leaders are trying to cut back on rats in D.C. by eliminating a favorite rodent hangout.
March 19, 2026
2026 Rammy Awards semifinalists revealed in weeklong suspense
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is drumming up suspense and anticipation and offering an early look at the chefs and restaurants in the running for its RAMMY Awards.
March 19, 2026
Video shows man stabbing son-in-law as Fairfax County police open fire
Police can be heard repeatedly telling Chhatra Thapa to "drop the knife," but the 54-year-old raised the blade and the sound of bullets began to ring out. 
March 19, 2026
States demand refunds on ‘illegal’ Trump tariffs as Maryland and Virginia join $166B push
Maryland and Virginia are part of a growing, multistate push to force Congress to refund more than $166 billion in tariffs, after the Supreme Court ruled the Trump policy illegal.
March 19, 2026
Unidentified drones spotted over DC military base
WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green has confirmed with a source close to the matter that several unidentified drones were spotted above Fort McNair in D.C.
March 19, 2026
3 Northern Virginia school systems cancel classes for April vote on redistricting
So far, Fairfax County Public Schools and Stafford County Public Schools have announced they will call off classes while many of their schools act as polling places during a statewide referendum.
March 19, 2026
Murder plea in death of Md. man found in backseat of burned-out pickup truck
One of two Anne Arundel County teenagers have pleaded guilty to killing the owner of a koi pond business in Davidsonville, Maryland, in May 2025.
March 19, 2026
Rockville’s Hank Dietle’s Tavern starts fundraiser because dance floor is boogie busted
Rockville’s oldest bar needs your help so fans of live music can cut the rug. Thanks to being the first bar to reopen in Montgomery County after prohibition, Hank Dietle’s Tavern holds beer and wine license number #001. 
March 19, 2026
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March 19, 2026
Things to do in the DC area: DC Sketchfest, film festivals … and more!
WTOP has you covered every week with a comprehensive guide of events and things to do in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
March 19, 2026
Montgomery Co. adds $500K to boost security at nonprofits, houses of worship
The Maryland county is adding another $500,000 to its Nonprofit Security Grant Program as concerns rise due to violence in the Middle East and last week’s attack on a synagogue in Michigan.
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