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January 30, 2026
Former Brazilian au pair testifies her ex-lover plotted to kill his wife, though lacks some 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 30, 2026
200 chickens euthanized, other animals recovered by Prince William police after Haymarket FBI raid
Lt. Jonathan Perok, a Prince William police spokesman said animals recovered from the farm were in good health but remain in "a pseudo-limbo stage."
January 30, 2026
DC’s winter restaurant week extended through first week of February
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 30, 2026
Jury deliberates in Fairfax double murder trial connected to au pair affair
Closing arguments have concluded and a jury is deliberating the case of a Fairfax County husband accused of teaming up with his family's au pair to kill his wife and another man.
January 30, 2026
WATCH: Closing arguments in Banfield’s Fairfax County murder trial
January 30, 2026
Water utilities try to assure customers their drinking water is safe after Potomac sewage spill
Bacteria levels near the break, which occurred just south of the American Legion Bridge, have soared, but on Friday morning the leaders of the Washington Aqueduct worked to reassure and explain why drinking water isn’t being impacted by the spill.
January 30, 2026
‘So wrong’: Fairfax Co. community vigil honors Renee Good, Alex Pretti
A large crowd packed a Reston, Virginia, church on Thursday night, singing and holding candles to honor those who have been injured or killed during interactions with federal law enforcement officials.
January 30, 2026
‘Each call is more challenging’: DC Fire chief talks about snow days 
It may have seemed like the D.C. area came to a standstill after the weekend snowstorm. But while most of us were warm and cozy at home from the time the first snowflake fell until our streets were plowed, the men and women of D.C. Fire and EMS, along with other first responders, were out in force.
January 30, 2026
Virginia voter guide: 2 seats in General Assembly up for grabs in special election
An appointment by Gov. Abigail Spanberger has caused a domino effect of special elections to fill two vacancies in Virginia's General Assembly. 
January 30, 2026
Group of Prince George’s Co. residents file suit against county council over at-large seat appointment
A group of residents in Prince George’s County, Maryland, has filed a lawsuit against the county council and member Wala Blegay hoping to overturn her December appointment to an at-large seat.
January 30, 2026
How cold is too cold for an outdoor workout, and just how dangerous is shoveling for your heart?
Even on frigid days, runners and cyclists may be out on area roads and bike paths making sure they get in a workout. For some people, the thought of braving temperatures in the teens and twenties seems dangerous, but is it?
January 29, 2026
Icy conditions leading to more injuries, delays and road hazards, Fairfax Co. firefighters say
Firefighters in Fairfax County say they’ve been running more calls since the recent storm as icy sidewalks and hardened layers of snow create dangerous conditions.
January 29, 2026
Husband in au pair affair testifies on killings of wife, another man: ‘I did not want to shoot him.’
In the cold formality of a northern Virginia courtroom, Brendan Banfield testified on Thursday that prosecutors got it wrong: He did not fatally stab his wife in 2023, but instead shot the man who did.
January 29, 2026
Things to do in the DC area: ‘Paranormal Activity,’ go-kart championship … and more!
Looking for a scare? The “Paranormal Activity” franchise hits the stage at D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company with a two-hour theatrical experience packed with suspense and supernatural thrills. See more events around the D.C. area in this week's Things to Do guide.
January 29, 2026
Prince George’s Co. leaders make a promise about snow and ice removal
Frustration has been mounting with the amount of snow and ice covering streets and sidewalks around the D.C. region, including in Prince George's County.
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