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March 6, 2026
A new Metro safety measure at Dulles Airport seems invisible to most
Metro has installed a 3-foot-tall bollard and safety signs in front of a bank of escalators heading out of the station.
March 6, 2026
Fairfax Co. board chairman says he wouldn’t put casino deal before voters
If Virginia passes a bill to pave the way for a casino in Fairfax County, the chairman of the county board says he won't put the issue before voters.
March 6, 2026
‘We got blindsided’: Gymnastics coach blasts Montgomery Co. schools decision to end sport’s program
Starting next school year, girl's gymnastics will no longer be an interscholastic sport in Montgomery County, Maryland. However, one coach is fighting back to keep the sport alive for high school gymnasts.
March 6, 2026
Silver Spring man released on bail after allegedly touching women’s hair on Metro
A 28-year-old Silver Spring man has been released on bail after being arrested and charged with assault and battery for an incident at the Clarendon Metro station Sunday.
March 6, 2026
‘They weren’t prepared’: Virginia congressman criticizes Trump admin over Americans stranded in Middle East
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, of Virginia, said unanswered calls to the State Department are landing in his office for help.
March 6, 2026
Officer caught on video in Maryland spreading a little bit of kindness
Someone in Greenbelt got quite a surprise: a police officer delivering food to their door.
March 6, 2026
Dozen neglected dogs found in DC apartment, investigation continues
D.C. police alerted the Humane Rescue Alliance of an extreme case of animal cruelty and neglect.
March 6, 2026
Youth curfew zones introduced in DC’s Navy Yard and U Street Corridor this weekend
Teens under the age of 18 are prohibited from gathering in large groups within the curfew zones set by D.C. police.
March 6, 2026
A court throws out an already approved Pepco rate increase
Pepco asked for and received approval for a rate increase before the Public Service Commission over a year ago, but now a court has thrown the plan out.
March 6, 2026
Early voting underway for Virginians to weigh in on congressional redistricting plan
Democrats in Virginia said the change is in response to President Donald Trump encouraging redistricting in Republican-led states, such as Texas. Republicans in Virginia have criticized the plan.
March 6, 2026
Maryland lawmakers considering autonomous vehicles
A bill to legalize autonomous vehicles has cleared one legislative chamber in Richmond, and this week, it’s something Maryland lawmakers started considering.
March 6, 2026
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March 6, 2026
‘What is a life worth?’: Maryland lawmakers asked to boost penalties for vehicular manslaughter
Families who lost loved ones to drunk driving crashes urged Maryland lawmakers to toughen penalties for vehicular homicide, arguing current 10‑year sentences fail to deliver justice.
March 6, 2026
This Women’s History Month book list features trailblazers in literature, activism and media
As WTOP celebrates Women’s History Month, Arlington Public Library Director Diane Kresh is highlighting books by and about women who shaped her life and career.
March 5, 2026
‘Once in a lifetime type break’: DC Water official on what review shows regarding sewage spill
There was no indication the 72-inch segment of the Potomac Interceptor wastewater pipeline was in danger of imminent failure when it collapsed Jan. 19, according to D.C. Water CEO David Gadis
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