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January 15, 2026
Former NBA player arrested in Fairfax Co., charged with robbery and assault
Former NBA player Delonte West, who once played a key role on the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, has been arrested and charged with robbery and assault in Fairfax County, Virginia.
January 15, 2026
Neighbors of Commanders planned DC stadium say what they want developed nearby
Residents of Kingman Park, next to the old RFK Stadium campus where a new Washington Commanders stadium is being built, are speaking out about what they want to see in the surrounding development.
January 15, 2026
Digital and DNA evidence take center stage on day 3 of au pair affair murder trial
During the third day of the Brendan Banfield trial in Northern Virginia on Thursday, jurors saw photos showing major changes inside the Banfield home in the months after the killings.
January 15, 2026
Can Democratic lawmakers curb federal immigration efforts in Maryland? They think so
Democratic legislators intend to pass laws to target the efforts of federal immigration officers operating in the state of Maryland.
January 15, 2026
First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia
Flu season has taken a grim turn in Virginia, as the state's health department has reported the first death of a child caused by complications associated with influenza.
January 15, 2026
Classes canceled, shelter in place lifted at Catholic U. in DC after reports of shots fired near campus
Officials at the Catholic University of America in Northeast D.C. have given the all clear after an earlier reports of shots fired near 7th and Monroe streets.
January 15, 2026
Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC
The Washington Commanders unveiled the first renderings of what they plan to build on the old RFK Stadium site in D.C. on Thursday.
January 15, 2026
‘It was surreal’: Caps players invite kids with disabilities onto the ice after practice
A duo of Washington Capitals players hosted dozens of kids Wednesday afternoon to skate, shoot and save goals with them after practice in Ballston, Virginia. It is all an effort to empower kids with physical and developmental disabilities.
January 15, 2026
What’s going to happen to the ‘big white elephant’ in Clarksburg?
Montgomery County officials and planners are hoping a new vision for Clarksburg, Maryland, will attract a large company to the COMSAT site and spur the economy.
January 15, 2026
Largest indoor waterpark in Virginia to open this year
If you drive Interstate 95, you've probably seen the colorful waterslides on the Kalahari resort being built in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Kalahari is now accepting bookings for stays beginning Dec. 18, 2026,
January 15, 2026
89 days to go, but on day 1 of the Maryland legislative session, it’s all back slaps and applause lines
The first day of the Maryland General Assembly is traditionally a time for more back slaps than broadsides, more applause lines than arguments, and opening day 2026 was no exception.
January 15, 2026
Gov. Youngkin touts economic, education gains in final address to Virginia General Assembly
In his final State of the Commonwealth address, outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin urged lawmakers not to undo core policies he credits for economic growth as he prepares to hand power to Abigail Spanberger.
January 15, 2026
DC’s annual MLK Jr. Day parade will go ahead as planned, despite safety concerns from some
Organizers of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Peace Walk and Rally say the 21st annual event will go on as planned Monday, Jan. 19. They say safety is their No. 1 priority.
January 15, 2026
An ongoing Smithsonian study of our region’s cutest apex predator (and its poop!)
In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re highlighting an ongoing study being conducted at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, where scientists are examining otter poop—in an effort to better understand how our Chesapeake ecosystem is fairing.
January 15, 2026
Things to do in the DC area: Travel & Adventure Show, Restaurant Week … and more!
Start your weekend by learning how to plan your next vacation by attending the Travel & Adventure Show in D.C. from Jan 17-18.
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