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March 9, 2026
Five Guys CEO on how chain will ‘get it right’ after BOGO offer went bad
It’s take two for Five Guys. The Alexandria, Virginia-based burger chain is rolling out another buy one burger, get one free offer.
March 9, 2026
Gas prices jump dramatically across DC region amid war in Middle East
There is pain at the pump for drivers across the country — the D.C. area included — as oil and gas prices skyrocket due to the U.S. and Israel-Iran war.
March 9, 2026
Adventist HealthCare closing its Germantown Emergency Center
Adventist's Germantown Emergency Center, which opened in 2006, is one of seven freestanding emergency rooms in Maryland. Those standalone facilities provide the same level of care as a hospital emergency room. 
March 9, 2026
Former DC officer already behind bars accused in several other alleged sexual assaults
A former D.C. police officer who is already behind bars has been connected to several other sexual assault cases in Northern Virginia and Maryland, investigators said at a news conference Monday.
March 9, 2026
Class action lawsuit filed against DC Water following Potomac River sewage spill
A group of land and vessel owners have sued D.C. Water for damage following the failure of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent more than 200 millions gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.
March 9, 2026
Maryland lawmakers make surprise visit to Baltimore ICE facility
Democratic members of Maryland's congressional delegation made an unannounced visit Monday to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Baltimore and said they were taken aback by the conditions.
March 9, 2026
After months of silence, Md. Reparations Commission is back on the agenda with proposed changes
There hasn’t been much public discussion about a proposed Reparations Commission in the nearly three months since legislators overrode the governor’s veto of the original bill.
March 9, 2026
Don’t just grumble or rant, here’s how to complain and get results
Consumer advice expert Kevin Brasler, of Washington Consumers' Checkbook, has tips on how to effectively complain and get results, and maybe even a refund.
March 9, 2026
Virginia House approves gun control bills over GOP objections
Virginia’s push to ban new assault‑style weapon sales and penalize unsafe gun storage prompts backlash from gun‑rights groups.
March 9, 2026
Haymarket’s Sarah Everhardt replaces Alysa Liu at World Championships
Sarah Everhardt was named to the United States team after Liu withdrew from the world championships, which are scheduled to run March 24-29 in Prague.
March 9, 2026
Future of Voice of America unclear, after judge rules Kari Lake had no authority to overhaul VOA
Judge’s ruling that Kari Lake lacked legal authority puts Voice of America’s future and the fate of laid‑off VOA journalists in question.
March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026
Smithsonian celebrates golden anniversary of ‘Wonder Woman’ TV series with Lynda Carter 
Before there was Captain Marvel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or even Katniss Everdeen from "The Hunger Games," there was Wonder Woman.
March 9, 2026
DC teacher shares experience on ‘Queer Eye’ as Netflix show wraps final season highlighting heroes
Queer Eye, Netflix’s longest-running unscripted series, ended with its 10th and final season in D.C., showcasing everyday heroes that often give more than they get.
March 9, 2026
How one Virginia apparel company is getting featured in ‘arguably the most famous gift bag in the world’ 
Included in this year’s Oscars swag-bags will be various clothing items from the Northern Virginia-based apparel brand Bored Rebel.
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