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February 26, 2026
Maryland joins other Democratic states suing the CDC over childhood vaccine schedule changes
Maryland this week joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) decision to overhaul the national childhood immunization schedule.
February 26, 2026
DC Water officials say section of Potomac River expected to reopen soon after spill
Officials said during a town hall in Southeast D.C. that bacteria levels are dropping to the point that people will be allowed back onto the river for recreational purposes next week.
February 26, 2026
Bowie looks to boost its police department by around 25%
As police departments nationwide compete for a shrinking pool of qualified officers, the Maryland city is turning to an expedited hiring process to stay ahead.
February 26, 2026
Explore this little-known Alexandria marker to an important moment in Black history
The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial, a burial ground for more than 1,700 escaped slaves, stands alone on a plot of land at the corner of North Washington and Church streets on the outskirts of historic Old Town Alexandria.
February 26, 2026
Why homeowners across the DC region are more mindful of maintenance
Cardinal Plumbing, Heating and Air in Reston says demand has shifted from new installations to preventive care, with maintenance plans helping customers avoid costly repairs and extend equipment life.
February 26, 2026
DC Courts create new pathway for people without lawyers to get legal help
Nonlawyers who receive training will now be able to help with civil matters in D.C., as part of a new order issued by D.C. Courts that expands access to legal assistance.
February 26, 2026
‘They let us down’: Mom of Md. man killed in Reagan National midair crash reacts to failed Rotor Act 
The mother of a Charles County, Maryland, man killed in last year’s midair collision near Reagan National Airport said the failure of the Rotor Act in the U.S. House is heartbreaking.
February 25, 2026
DC researchers look at the forces that can lead to dog-walking injuries
UDC professor Alex Peebles designed a study and a system for measuring the forces exerted on volunteers walking their dogs.
February 25, 2026
Fairfax Co. police arrest, charge man with stabbing woman to death at Hybla Valley bus stop
Fairfax County police have arrested and charged a man with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing a woman at a bus stop in Hybla Valley, Virginia, on Monday night.
February 25, 2026
DC provides clearer picture of limited federal help for Potomac Interceptor repair
D.C. officials said they're getting a clearer picture of how much federal help will be available as crews continue repairing the collapsed Potomac Interceptor.
February 25, 2026
Man killed by police after ‘butchering his family’ in Fairfax Co. identified
The man who police fatally shot Monday morning in Fairfax County, Virginia, after he stabbed his wife, daughter and son-in-law was named Chhatra Thapa, police said Wednesday.
February 25, 2026
Bowser, Commanders talk new stadium impacts, push for businesses to get involved
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse to discuss business opportunities surrounding the team's coming stadium.
February 25, 2026
Iconic American flags on display together marking anniversary of Iwo Jima
Eighty-one years ago this month, thousands of U.S. Marines fought one of the most pivotal battles of World War II: the Battle of Iwo Jima. Two flags will be on display to celebrate them
February 25, 2026
Employee of senior living facility charged in death of 87-year-old man, attempted murder of Maryland trooper
An employee at a Montgomery County, Maryland, senior living facility is charged with first-degree murder in the death of an 87-year-old man who was found dead in his apartment earlier this month.
February 25, 2026
America 250: How Cumberland Road became the blueprint for the interstate highway system
Just months before the United States entered the War of 1812, the federal government began construction on a 641.6 mile, nearly $7 million road stretching from the Potomac River in Cumberland, Maryland, west to southern Illinois.
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