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February 21, 2026
‘The worst possible nightmare you’ve ever had’: 2-year-old, 3 adults dead in apparent murder-suicide in Woodbridge
A family of four was found dead from stab wounds from an apparent murder-suicide in their home in Woodbridge, Virginia, early Saturday morning.
February 21, 2026
Major events to impact DC traffic starting Sunday
Expect road closures and rerouting on D.C. streets this week due to the Chinese New Year parade on Sunday and the President's State of the Union address on Tuesday.
February 21, 2026
Centreville residents are still waiting for answers on natural gas explosion
Most of the homes in the surrounding neighborhood had their gas service cut and about 30 families remain displaced since the explosion.
February 21, 2026
Potential measles exposure reported in downtown Bethesda
A Virginia resident with a confirmed case of measles was in a downtown Bethesda office building on Feb. 10, potentially exposing others to the viral infection, Montgomery County public health officials said Friday in a press release.
February 21, 2026
Sunday storm could dump up to 12 inches of snow across DC region
Forecasts call for the winter weather to start out as a rain-snow mix as early as Sunday morning in the D.C. region.
February 21, 2026
With ‘nothing up his sleeve,’ illusionist takes Bethesda audience on a magic carpet ride
The world premiere of "Nothing Up My Sleeve: Simple Deceptions for Curious Humans," now playing at the Bethesda theater through March 15, features illusionist Dendy, who takes the audience on a very personal journey through his life growing up in a small Midwestern town.
February 21, 2026
CIAA tournament brings ‘homecoming’ vibe back to Baltimore
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the nation’s first and oldest historically Black athletic conference, will host its men’s and women’s tournaments from Feb. 24-28 at the CFG Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
February 21, 2026
Virginia Sen. Kaine, top tariff foe, says SCOTUS decision is win for consumers
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine was joined by Sen. Mitch McConnell in his support for the high court's decision to strike down the Trump administration's tariff campaign.
February 21, 2026
Get slimed at the mall. Shopping hubs near DC, nationwide transform into entertainment centers
New entertainment experiences are coming to Potomac Mills and Tysons Corner Center, and it's part of a nationwide trend to keep shopping malls alive.
February 21, 2026
How crews are patching up potholes before asphalt plants reopen
Potholes are a fact of life in the D.C. area. In fact, anywhere you have snow and roads, you’re bound to find potholes, especially as temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing.
February 20, 2026
Justice Department swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Virginia office
A lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump was swiftly fired Friday by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys.
February 20, 2026
Who foots the $20M bill of the Potomac River sewage cleanup, repairs?
The cost of cleaning up and making repairs after a sewer line failure sent hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River will total around $20 million.
February 20, 2026
Former federal contractor turns decade of work into new play, production company after being laid off
A D.C. woman who lost her job when the U.S. Agency for International Development shut down, has rebooted her life by writing a play.
February 20, 2026
Driver who tore through National Mall in SUV sentenced to 18 months in prison
The driver of an SUV who tore through the National Mall last year, weaving around pedestrians and doing doughnuts, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
February 20, 2026
GLP-1 medications don’t work for everyone. A local doctor says surgery is still an option
As GLP‑1 drugs surge in popularity, experts say bariatric surgery remains the most durable option for long‑term weight loss and major health improvements.
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