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January 11, 2026
‘This is such a historic milestone’: America 250 organizer on plans for celebrating the nation’s big birthday
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is coming up faster than you may realize.
January 11, 2026
Trial set for Northern Virginia man accused of conspiring with au pair to kill his wife and another man
Nearly eight months after Brendan Banfield’s wife and a stranger were killed in the Banfields’ Virginia home in February 2023, police returned to the scene of the killings.
January 10, 2026
‘Eventually we will all be targeted’: ICE protests in Montgomery Co. remember Renee Good
In the D.C. region on Saturday, drivers honked supportively to the more than 100 protesters that lined both sides of Rockville Pike in Montgomery County, Maryland.
January 10, 2026
Sunday brings strong, gusty winds and chills to the DC region
Expect high winds and cooler temperatures across the D.C. region Sunday.
January 10, 2026
DC’s closure of 100th illegal marijuana operation marks milestone for city’s crackdown
On Jan. 1, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the MPD shut down an illegal cannabis operation at a home on B Street SE, marking the 100th closure over the past 16 months.
January 10, 2026
Maryland Labor Dept. missed chance to recover $760 million in overpaid unemployment, audit says
Labor Secretary Wu says state has taken action to improve oversight, but places a majority of blame on Hogan administration.
January 10, 2026
Suspect in National Guard shooting indicted with new charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members, was indicted Friday on new charges in the U.S. District Court.
January 10, 2026
New details emerge in Christmas Eve shooting by ICE officers in Glen Burnie
Weeks after a Christmas Eve shooting involving ICE officers in Glen Burnie, Maryland, the Department of Homeland Security has released a revised account of the incident.
January 10, 2026
Arlington National Cemetery invites public to help remove wreaths during annual event
After wreaths were placed on every service member’s grave for the holiday season, the Arlington National Cemetery is calling for the public’s help to remove them this Saturday.
January 10, 2026
Why a Fairfax Co. elementary school is teaching kids the ‘how’ behind AI
Vienna Elementary School’s Vienna.i.Lab is transforming education by introducing students to AI and advanced technology.
January 9, 2026
Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it had decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation's capital, though it said it was hoping for an “amicable transition.”
January 9, 2026
Prince George’s County Council appoints new member
The Prince George’s County Council is back to 11 members again, after appointing Danielle Hunter to fill the vacancy created by Wala Blegay’s move from the 6th District seat to an at-large seat.
January 9, 2026
Md. lawmaker proposes bill to bar certain ICE officers from state law enforcement jobs
Maryland State Del. Adrian Boafo is proposing legislation designed to bar some sworn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from working for state police agencies.
January 9, 2026
DC native killed in multivehicle crash remembered for his love of photography
Aaron Marckell Williams, 26, was killed after being struck in a multivehicle crash following a high-speed chase in Northwest D.C. on Wednesday afternoon. A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
January 9, 2026
Demolition of old RFK Stadium nearly complete, 1 year after DC took control of site
The old home of the Washington Commanders, D.C.'s RFK Stadium, is nearly fully demolished to make way for a new NFL stadium scheduled for opening in 2030.
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