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March 19, 2026
Montgomery Co. adds $500K to boost security at nonprofits, houses of worship
Montgomery County is adding another $500,000 to its Nonprofit Security Grant Program as concerns rise due to violence in the Middle East and last week’s attack on a synagogue in Michigan.
March 19, 2026
Community safety advocates say DC bill could bring biggest changes to 911 call center in decades
Earlier this year, Council member Brooke Pinto introduced the "Emergency Medical Services Clarification Amendment Act of 2026."
March 18, 2026
Safeway says so long to their Hechinger Mall location
After more than 40 years, the Safeway at the Hechinger Mall in Northeast D.C. is set to close its doors for the final time on May 16. Its pharmacy will close on April 1.
March 18, 2026
What to look for on your trees after a storm
Tree experts say recent storms in the D.C. area may have revealed warning signs that could make trees more vulnerable in the next round of bad weather.
March 18, 2026
Man who coordinated series of 7 robberies of Chinatown Walgreens sentenced to over 10 years
The man prosecutors say planned and coordinated a series of seven inside-job robberies of the Walgreens in D.C.'s Chinatown was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years and six months in prison.
March 18, 2026
House panel gives green light to bill to eliminate DC traffic cameras
The House Oversight Committee advanced a GOP bill on Wednesday that would get rid of D.C. traffic camera enforcement that annually brings in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the District.
March 18, 2026
The heart health steps now recommended you take in your 20s and 30s
"Heart disease prevention is no longer something we start later in life," Dr. Estelle Jean, cardiologist with MedStar Health, told WTOP.
March 18, 2026
Bill bans those convicted in the Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol from serving on Maryland boards
In addition, a person wouldn’t be granted “a position categorized as a special appointment” under this statute.
March 18, 2026
Lingering question at heart of Fairfax Co. casino debate — Does Tysons need it?
Local and state leaders have offered conflicting perspectives of whether Tysons, Virginia, needs the boost of a new mixed-use development that would include a casino.
March 18, 2026
Maryland family reunites with missing cat after 5 years: “I was in disbelief”
A Harford County, Maryland, family was reunited with their cat, who went missing five years ago.
March 18, 2026
Man charged in series of apparently random shootings at cars traveling on Md. highways
Kendrick Lamont Savoy, 44, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, less than 16 hours after the attacks began.
March 18, 2026
With commercial passenger flights nearing, council to consider renaming Manassas Regional Airport
As Manassas Regional Airport works toward starting commercial passenger service by spring of 2027, the City Council is set to consider new names for the airport, which was originally known as Manassas Municipal Airport, when it opened in 1932.
March 18, 2026
A ‘credit card company’ calls about fraud — but they’re the scammer
A D.C. resident narrowly avoided a phone scam as Montgomery County consumer protection officials warn fraudsters are posing as credit card companies.
March 18, 2026
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year's fatal midair collision near D.C., federal officials announced Wednesday.
March 18, 2026
Annapolis minister becomes social media sensation
It was a year ago when Rev. Zina Jacque, the interim pastor at Broadneck Baptist Church posted her first video on Instagram. Now she's an internet star.
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