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February 11, 2026
Teen charged in Wootton High School shooting heads to bond hearing
A 16-year-old boy is due in court Wednesday for a bond hearing after the Wootton High School shooting in Rockville, Maryland.
February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026
Virginia couple celebrates new life through an innovative kidney exchange program
A Middleburg couple is celebrating love and lifesaving generosity after Ginger Hergenroeder received a donated kidney through MedStar Georgetown’s paired kidney exchange program.
February 11, 2026
From sushi to sweets: DC’s best Valentine’s Day takeout options
Impress with the best local treats from D.C.-area restaurants, rounded up below by WTOP. All of these Valentine's Day specials are available for takeout, with some also available for delivery.
February 11, 2026
Day after Wootton High shooting, Montgomery Co. superintendent addresses frustrated parents
The superintendent of Maryland’s largest school district attempted to calm community members and described steps the division is taking to keep students safe. Despite those steps, some parents left the session frustrated.
February 11, 2026
Montgomery Co. passes bill to protect immigrants and limit cooperation with ICE
The bill prevents county employees from giving federal immigration officials access to county buildings unless they have a judicial warrant. The vote passed unanimously and has the support of County Executive Marc Elrich.
February 11, 2026
Get ready for months of weekend Metro closures with a cherry blossom break
Ten weekends of work on Metro starts this Saturday, and that means riding to Reagan National Airport may take longer.
February 11, 2026
Md. winery breaking barriers is now breaking ground on something bigger
In 2023, Ifeoma Onyia opened Clyopatra Winery and Vineyard, one of a handful of vineyards operating in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Now she has bigger plans.
February 10, 2026
Buddhist monks’ 15-week walk for peace ends in Washington, DC
A group of Buddhist monks reached D.C. on foot Tuesday, walking single file across a bridge over the Potomac River to cap a 15-week trek from Texas that has captivated the country.
February 10, 2026
‘Very disturbing’: Rabbi reacts after antisemitic graffiti found at Olney synagogue
Montgomery County police are investigating antisemitic graffiti discovered Tuesday morning outside an Olney synagogue.
February 10, 2026
Shooting at Wootton High School sparks discussion of students’ safety
Hours after a shooting at Wootton High School left one student wounded and a second facing charges of attempted second-degree murder Monday, Montgomery County Superintendent Thomas Taylor said the school system is rolling out a pilot program that will introduce a weapons detection system.
February 10, 2026
DC students deliver famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the Lincoln Memorial
The MLK Day event is a National Park Service tradition. Since 2005, fifth graders — usually from Watkins Elementary on Capitol Hill — have delivered King's speech from the 1963 March on Washington.
February 10, 2026
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Ilia Malinin silenced any doubters of the self-styled “Quad God” on Tuesday night, when the American wunderkind threw down a near-perfect short program filled with high-flying jumps and a jaw-dropping backflip to take a big lead at the Milan Cortina Olympics
February 10, 2026
Virginia bill would put more energy costs on data centers, slash rates for residents
A bill would impose higher energy costs on data centers served by Dominion Energy and lower them for residential customers. Supporters say it would immediately reduce residential bills by about $5.50 per month. 
February 10, 2026
LIVE RESULTS: Democrats win in special elections for Virginia General Assembly
Voters in parts of Northern Virginia cast ballots in special elections to fill vacancies in the state's legislature. 
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