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February 4, 2026
‘Dangerous and deadly’: First responders urge people to stay off the ice
Whether it's a backyard pond, an area lake or the Potomac River, first responders are urging the public to stay off the ice.
February 4, 2026
Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
The Washington Post has begun implementing large-scale cutbacks, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas.
February 4, 2026
Fairfax Co. church left without prayer space after snow-covered roof collapses
A Northern Virginia church is scrambling to find a place for its congregants to pray and gather, after its roof collapsed earlier this week from heavy snow.
February 4, 2026
As Washington Post downsizes, media experts react with concern about future of news coverage
In the wake of the Washington Post's announcement Wednesday that it would lay off more than 300 reporters and editors, some media watchers and academics are sounding off about the move.
February 4, 2026
Md. woman to serve 2 years in prison after crash that killed NFL draftee
An Upper Marlboro, Maryland, woman will spend two years in prison after pleading guilty to her role in a 2024 crash that killed Khyree Jackson and two other men.
February 4, 2026
House approves bill to prevent DC from opting out of Trump tax cuts
The U.S. House passed legislation to prevent D.C. from opting out of Trump administration tax cuts that District leaders warn could blow a $600 million hole in its spending plan.
February 4, 2026
Sen. Kaine seeks to strip Robert E. Lee’s name from Arlington House historic site
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine on Wednesday introduced a bill to redesignate the site known as "Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial" at Arlington National Cemetery to simply the "Arlington House National Historic Site."
February 4, 2026
‘Chat, peep this bussin clay dish’: A National Gallery curator uses Gen Z slang to interest new art lovers
An unlikely social media star has been born in the heart of D.C. Her mission: share the wonderful exhibits at the Smithsonian’s National Gallery of Art with new audiences.
February 4, 2026
Former police officer, Prince George’s Co. Council member join race to replace Steny Hoyer
Harry Dunn and Wala Blegay are officially joining the race to replace Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, who's retiring after more than 40 years in Congress.
February 4, 2026
Data centers declared ‘a terrible idea’ at Montgomery County forum
How do residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, feel about data centers? That was the big question during a Tuesday forum led by County Executive Marc Elrich.
February 4, 2026
Justice Department plans to seek death penalty for man accused of shooting National Guard members
The Justice Department said it will seek the death penalty for the man accused of shooting two National Guard members, and killing one of them, near the White House in November.
February 4, 2026
Child hospitalized after gun goes off in Anne Arundel Co. elementary school
A Maryland child is in the hospital Thursday morning after what police are calling an "accidental discharge" of a firearm inside a school in Anne Arundel County.
February 4, 2026
Montgomery County police reopen decade-old missing person’s case
Montgomery County police are asking the public for help trying to find out what happened to a woman who went missing 10 years ago this week.
February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026
Montgomery County Council members press transportation, school officials about snow removal
Since the storm, the snow removal process has come under criticism from some residents due to the condition of some residential streets and the closure of county schools for five days.
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