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March 11, 2026
Road condition, traffic congestion in Md. costs drivers thousands, report finds
A new report by the transportation nonprofit TRIPS found the condition of the roads in Maryland’s D.C. suburbs is costing residents over $3,500 annually.
March 11, 2026
2 teens facing charges in shooting at Virginia basketball court that killed NSU student
A young man who attended Norfolk State University was fatally shot near a basketball court in Dumfries, Virginia, two days ago, and police are searching for one of the teens believed to be involved in the shooting.
March 11, 2026
Tornado watch for parts of DC region with possible storms to follow record-breaking warmth
There's a possibility of storms popping up in parts of the area Wednesday before temperatures rapidly plummet.
March 11, 2026
Republican Jeannie LaCroix elected Woodbridge District supervisor
LaCroix, a longtime Woodbridge resident and local businesswoman, prevailed with a plurality of the just under 1,700 votes – edging Democratic nominee Muhammed Sufiyan "Sef" Casim by around 250 votes, 43.7% to 37.1%.
March 11, 2026
Cherry blossom watch 2026: Is it peak bloom yet?
When the D.C.-area weather cooperates, the final stage of the cherry blossom’s bloom cycle can last about a week. Check out the latest updates and keep up with their progress.
March 11, 2026
DC students put their tech and career skills to the test at annual competition
For months, D.C. middle and high schoolers have been programming robots, developing video games and brushing up on accounting and public speaking.
March 11, 2026
Near sewer collapse repairs, Potomac Riverkeepers say high E. coli found in creek that flows into Potomac
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says its recent testing of an unnamed tributary found E. coli levels at more than 100 times the safe limit.
March 11, 2026
Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks
Virginia senators have voted to end a projected $1.6 billion annual tax break for data centers.
March 11, 2026
1 in custody after vehicle crashed into security barricade near White House
The crash happened nearby Madison and H streets in Northwest, steps from the White House complex, just after 6:30 a.m., according to a statement from the U.S. Secret Service.
March 11, 2026
Bracket Racket III: Terps advance as we ‘roll in the cart’
Maryland sees its season live at least one more day, but Virginia Tech (19-13) saw its slim NCAA hopes go down in flames.
March 11, 2026
Virginia’s former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district
Dorothy McAuliffe — the former first lady, onetime state department official and wife of then-Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe — said Wednesday that she will run for Congress, putting a prominent name into the mix for a newly drawn district.
March 11, 2026
Firefighters’ union raises alarms about proposed cuts to rescue units in Arlington
IAFF Local 2800 said Arlington's plan to consolidate rescue units in the county will put residents in danger.
March 11, 2026
Sneezing already? Allergy season may be getting an early start
While spring may still be days away on the calendar, Mother Nature follows her own, so allergy sufferers need to act now.
March 11, 2026
40 years of ‘Stand By Me’: Stars discuss film, honoring Rob Reiner at Strathmore screening
Three of the film’s stars — Jerry O’Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton — are back together for a national tour celebrating its 40-year anniversary.
March 11, 2026
Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a ‘bad idea’
Mayor Muriel Bowser blasted the D.C. Council’s congestion pricing study, calling it a “tax scheme” and warning the proposed $10 fee would hurt downtown recovery.
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