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January 28, 2026
DC officials acknowledge challenge of ‘snowcrete,’ say progress has been made
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that following Sunday's winter storm, the city's government agencies have been making progress in clearing the hardened snow from city streets.
January 28, 2026
Husband testifies he did not plot wife’s killing in double murder trial connected to au pair affair
A man testified on Wednesday that he loved his wife and did not want to end his marriage, despite having an affair with his family's au pair in what would become a sprawling double homicide case centered around the two of them.
January 28, 2026
LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: DC-area digs out after first winter storm of 2026
A winter storm brought a mix of snow and ice to the D.C. area this past weekend. Stay with WTOP…
January 28, 2026
Former DNC interim chair explains why she encouraged Eleanor Holmes Norton to retire
In a WTOP exclusive, former interim DNC chair Donna Brazile explains why she encouraged her friend, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton to retire from Congress.
January 28, 2026
DC area gets some failing grades in newest ‘State of Tobacco Control’ report
When it comes to efforts to reduce tobacco use in the D.C. area, there's still some work to be done, according to a new report from the American Lung Association which gave some failing grades to local areas. 
January 28, 2026
Brazilian au pair says her ex-lover plotted to kill his wife and another, though lacks key details
A Brazilian au pair who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter testified against her former employer and lover on Wednesday in a double homicide case that prosecutors say was part of an elaborate scheme to get rid of the man's wife.
January 28, 2026
How DC stays online during major winter weather events
At D.C.’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer, led by Stephen Miller, planning for major weather events starts about a week before the storm arrives.
January 28, 2026
Flurries possible for DC-area’s evening commute as effects of winter storm linger
There's a small chance for light snowfall during the Wednesday evening commute in the D.C. area, potentially adding upon the existing challenges on the roadways left behind by the weekend's winter storm. 
January 28, 2026
WATCH LIVE: Brendan Banfield takes the stand in ‘au pair affair’ murders trial
January 28, 2026
DC’s winter restaurant week extended through Sunday
Looking to expand your palate, or take a break from cooking? You could grab a bite at one of the D.C.-area eateries participating in the winter restaurant week.
January 28, 2026
Md. Senate panel advances bills to ban agreements with ICE, face coverings for law enforcement
The Maryland Senate could be taking up bills as early as this week to ban agreements between local police and federal immigration authorities and to prohibit masks on law enforcement agents
January 28, 2026
Arlington County Board chair says if ICE is in Arlington, call 911
The chair of the Arlington County Board is encouraging county residents to call 911 if they see Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers operating in Arlington, Virginia.
January 28, 2026
Disaster on the Potomac, 1 Year Later: First responders to the crash recall ‘devastating’ recovery efforts
While most watched the tragedy in the aftermath from phone screens and television, D.C. Police and Fire and EMS' divers and crew members had to sift through the wreckage in the icy Potomac River.
January 28, 2026
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January 28, 2026
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore supports mid-decade Congressional redistricting changes
Maryland’s House of Delegates could vote this week on a bill that would add a ballot question this fall asking voters if new congressional district maps should be used in 2028 and 2030.
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