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January 2, 2026
Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
A federal magistrate judge on Friday refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
January 2, 2026
Red Cross hopes a chance to win Super Bowl tickets will encourage blood donations
To counter diminishing blood donations, which is typical for this time of year, the American Red Cross is offering a chance to win tickets to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
January 2, 2026
2 men rescued from Bethesda hotel ledge after armed robbery
Two men were rescued from a hotel ledge in Bethesda, Maryland, early New Year’s Day after an attempted armed robbery, police said.
January 2, 2026
Glittering lighthouse lens to go on public display in Maryland
A spectacular 19th century creation that's been sitting in a Maryland office building for 40 years, will soon go on public display.
January 2, 2026
Donna Marriott, of Bethesda-based Marriott empire, dies at 90
Donna Marriott, the wife of former Marriott International CEO J.W. “Bill” Marriott Jr., died Tuesday at the couple’s home in Bethesda, the company shared this week. She was 90.
January 2, 2026
Arlington County Board raises vehicle tow fees by $25
Drivers whose vehicles are towed in Arlington County for parking where they shouldn’t have will pay higher tow rates this year, but not as much as the local tow industry would have liked.
January 2, 2026
Going out to eat? Expect to pay more for your meal in Fairfax County
Eating out is going to cost you a little more in Fairfax County as a new meals tax went into effect at the start of the new year.
January 2, 2026
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January 2, 2026
Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance
Move over, Mariah Carey. An employee at BWI Marshall Airport is grabbing attention for her rendition of "All I Want for Christmas is You."
January 2, 2026
They’ve had enough — dozens of lawmakers won’t seek reelection to Congress in 2026
After Americans said goodbye to 2025, dozens of lawmakers will soon say the same to Congress after deciding not to run for reelection in 2026.
January 2, 2026
Virginia voter guide: Special election to fill open seats in Virginia General Assembly
Virginia is holding a special election to fill two open seats in the House of Delegates, vacated by lawmakers who are destined for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's cabinet.
January 2, 2026
WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA
WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA for the latest Beer of the Week edition.
January 1, 2026
Maryland father enters 2026 with new perspective thanks to life-saving kidney donor
A Maryland man has a fresh new look on life and a holiday to be extra grateful for, thanks to an assist from a kidney donor.
January 1, 2026
Georgetown Sprinkles store closes as the chain’s retail outlets are shuttered
Within days, one of D.C.'s popular cupcake bakeries went from serving up sweet treats to closing its doors. But not before employees faced the task of clearing out the Georgetown space.
January 1, 2026
Maryland lost almost 15,000 federal jobs in 2025, a 9% drop in the workforce, state data shows
Estimates only run through September, do not include Oct. 1 loss of workers who took deferred resignation, or impact of government shutdown.
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