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February 8, 2026
2 firefighters injured in Southeast DC house fire after porch collapse prompts mayday call
Two firefighters were injured while fighting a Southeast D.C. house fire early Sunday, when a rear porch collapse triggered a mayday call.
February 8, 2026
Arctic cold continues grip on DC area
Subzero wind chills and highs in the 20s keep the D.C. area in a deep freeze Sunday, with a slow warmup arriving by midweek.
February 8, 2026
Styling hair and robbing banks: The life lessons of K.J. Hughes’ parents
From early hustles to founding Manifest, K.J. Hughes reflects on the family experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial path.
February 7, 2026
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff.
February 7, 2026
Where the DC region’s universities rank in online degree offerings
Online degree programs at D.C.-area schools are among the highest ranked in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs.
February 7, 2026
House panel advances bills limiting ICE activity in Virginia
Lawmakers say the proposals are designed to protect access to courts, schools, polling places and other locations while restoring public trust shaken by recent federal immigration enforcement activity.
February 7, 2026
DC-area sports fans gather to watch Winter Olympics at local bars
As the Milan Cortina Games get underway, locals are getting together across the D.C. region to celebrate what The Games have in store.
February 7, 2026
Dangerous wind chills move into DC area behind an Arctic cold front
Temperatures will take a steady nosedive Saturday morning as major wind gusts hit the D.C. region, making it feel much colder.
February 7, 2026
Maryland House caps amount of utility employee salaries that can come out of ratepayers’ pockets
House Bill 1, the first piece of energy legislation approved in the 2026 General Assembly, comes as legislative leaders aim to address high electric bills in the state and across the region.
February 7, 2026
Can Maryland Gov. Wes Moore keep up his hot streak picking football games?
In the lead-up to Super Bowl Sunday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is breaking down how he believes the big football match will play out.
February 7, 2026
Prince George’s Co. seeks new owner to redevelop abandoned Glenn Dale Hospital site
Officials in Prince George's County, Maryland, are seeking a new owner for the former Glenn Dale Hospital site to help turn the property into a senior living community.
February 7, 2026
New watch brings University of Maryland basketball fans back to the glory days
For fans of the University of Maryland's basketball glory days, pieces of the old Cole Field House could soon be yours, thanks to a watchmaker.
February 7, 2026
DC starts issuing fines for businesses, residents who haven’t cleared sidewalks
Nearly two weeks after a snowstorm, D.C. has resumed issuing fines to residents and businesses that fail to clear sidewalks as inspectors enforce snow removal rules to keep pedestrians safe.
February 6, 2026
‘There’s a lot of frustration’: Wootton parents continue fight to keep high school in Rockville
After Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor announced he's recommending closing the Wootton High School building, parents vowed to fight the move.
February 6, 2026
When to take action to clear ice and snow from your home’s roof
Home roofs can withstand a lot of snow, so when should you be worried? Joe Palumbo with Ice Dam Guys explains.
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