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March 7, 2026
‘Big dog adopters, we need you’: Montgomery Co. shelter reaches ‘critical capacity’
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is urgently asking residents to adopt or foster dogs after the shelter’s population exceeded its capacity this week.
March 7, 2026
Are you ready for AI to defame you online? Because it’s happening
A Denver software engineer says an AI bot published a personal online attack after he rejected its code, raising fresh concerns about how autonomous systems can generate convincing misinformation and damage real‑world reputations.
March 7, 2026
Maryland, DC urge SNAP recipients to update their eligibility under new work requirements
Starting this month, up to 80,000 SNAP recipients in Maryland could be affected by changes to work rules under President Donald Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."
March 7, 2026
How a Fairfax Co. woman secured a new national powerlifting record
Recovering from surgery and searching for a new athletic outlet, 75‑year‑old Becky Lane turned to powerlifting — and quickly shattered a national dead lift record.
March 7, 2026
‘It can affect everyone’: Capitals therapist details mental health struggles athletes face
As the U.S. faces a mental health crisis, one therapist is telling WTOP that practicing mindfulness strategies could vastly improve struggles.
March 7, 2026
GSA pledges help if FBI move forces National Children’s Museum relocation
The National Children's Museum in Downtown D.C. might have to move, and if it does, the federal government will help it find a new home.
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.
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