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March 14, 2026
DC hosts event for teens to voice their concerns, goals
Teens across D.C. opened up about curfews, safety and mental health at the first-ever Teen Summit hosted by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation. The event aimed to give young people a voice and connect them with supportive adults at local rec centers.
March 14, 2026
How Americans are rethinking travel in 2026
The post-pandemic travel frenzy is cooling off, but Americans aren’t staying home. Instead, travelers in 2026 are rethinking their vacations.
March 13, 2026
Energy legislation would save Marylanders at least $150 annually on bills, lawmakers say
Maryland households will see at least $150 a year in utility bill savings from a package of bills unveiled late this week, the governor and legislative leaders promised Friday.
March 13, 2026
Montgomery County executive calls for 6% property tax rate hike to fund schools in budget proposal
As part of his final budget proposal as Montgomery County executive, Marc Elrich is recommending a 6% property tax rate increase he says is needed to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools in the upcoming fiscal year. 
March 13, 2026
Environmental groups raise concerns about possible Fairfax Co. land sale to data center developer
In a letter to the Northern Virginia suburb’s Board of Supervisors, the group asked whether local leaders have signed any agreements with the potential buyer, what other possible uses the land could have and what health impacts could be on low-income communities.
March 13, 2026
Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program
Court documents show less than two years after Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was released from prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State, he opened fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University on Thursday before ROTC students subdued and killed him.
March 13, 2026
Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter
The shooter who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University on Thursday in an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism had a gun with an obliterated serial number, potentially complicating investigators’ efforts to determine how the man with a previous felony conviction obtained a firearm, according to a law enforcement official.
March 13, 2026
Animal casting agent gives tips on making it in show business 
From influencer tips to live training shows, The Super Pet Expo is the D.C. area’s biggest pet event for animal lovers and aspiring pet stars alike.
March 13, 2026
Pickleball is very popular among older adults. But it’s sending them to the emergency room
As pickleball grows, many of those older players are getting hurt more frequently. A Maryland doctor has advice on avoiding injuries.
March 13, 2026
‘I just wanted to survive’: ODU student recounts harrowing experience during campus shooting
Zachary Mulder said he was sitting down with coffee and a book Thursday morning when a group of students burst through the doors of the Webb Student Center at Old Dominion University.
March 13, 2026
Ground stop at 3 DC-area airports lifted after halting due to ‘strong chemical smell’
A ground stop at all three major D.C.-area airports was lifted Friday after a "strong chemical smell" at a Virginia facility impacted operations.
March 13, 2026
Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president
Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution's president.
March 13, 2026
Looking for a policing career? DC Armory to host multiagency career fair
Looking for a job? Meet recruiters from more than a dozen law enforcement agencies at Saturday’s D.C. Armory career fair.
March 13, 2026
Cherry blossom watch 2026: Is it peak bloom yet?
When the D.C.-area weather cooperates, the final stage of the cherry blossom’s bloom cycle can last about a week. Check out the latest updates and keep up with their progress.
March 13, 2026
Southwest to end service at Dulles this summer
The airline said the decision to pull out of Dulles and O'Hare is part of its "ongoing efforts to refine its network."
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