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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
Where there is snow and roads, there will be potholes
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
What’s known about weekend snowfall possibility in DC area
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 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
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.
February 20, 2026
Va. high school basketball player selected to play for US in World Deaf Championships
Hard of hearing since birth, 15-year-old guard Aaliyah Harris has become a key contributor on the court at Bishop Ireton High School, while earning a spot on Team USA for the U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Poland.
February 20, 2026
Judge weighs Washington Post’s demand for government to return devices seized from reporter’s home
The federal government is asking a court to “run roughshod” over the First Amendment after seizing electronic devices from a Washington Post reporter's Virginia home last month, an attorney for the newspaper argued Friday.
February 20, 2026
DC is among the worst when it comes to uninsured motorists
Almost 25% of drivers in the nation’s capital are on the road without insurance, that’s third worst in the country, according to a study by U.S. News and World Report.
February 20, 2026
Police seek person on video in connection to killing of 87-year-old man inside Potomac senior living facility
A person caught on surveillance video is suspected of killing an 87-year-old man at a senior living facility in Potomac, Maryland, last weekend.
February 20, 2026
Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle.
February 20, 2026
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