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March 6, 2026
A court throws out an already approved Pepco rate increase
Pepco asked for and received approval for a rate increase before the Public Service Commission over a year ago, but now a court has thrown the plan out.
March 6, 2026
Early voting underway for Virginians to weigh in on congressional redistricting plan
Democrats in Virginia said the change is in response to President Donald Trump encouraging redistricting in Republican-led states, such as Texas. Republicans in Virginia have criticized the plan.
March 6, 2026
Maryland lawmakers considering autonomous vehicles
A bill to legalize autonomous vehicles has cleared one legislative chamber in Richmond, and this week, it’s something Maryland lawmakers started considering.
March 6, 2026
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March 6, 2026
‘What is a life worth?’: Maryland lawmakers asked to boost penalties for vehicular manslaughter
Families who lost loved ones to drunk driving crashes urged Maryland lawmakers to toughen penalties for vehicular homicide, arguing current 10‑year sentences fail to deliver justice.
March 6, 2026
This Women’s History Month book list features trailblazers in literature, activism and media
As WTOP celebrates Women’s History Month, Arlington Public Library Director Diane Kresh is highlighting books by and about women who shaped her life and career.
March 5, 2026
‘Once in a lifetime type break’: DC Water official on what review shows regarding sewage spill
There was no indication the 72-inch segment of the Potomac Interceptor wastewater pipeline was in danger of imminent failure when it collapsed Jan. 19, according to D.C. Water CEO David Gadis
March 5, 2026
Rockets, sirens and bedroom bomb shelters: US student describes life in Israel
It’s day six of the U.S. and Israel-Iran war. To many Americans, it may feel like it’s business as usual here in the U.S. What is it like for those trying to go about their lives in Israel?
March 5, 2026
Public comments on President Trump’s ballroom are overwhelmingly negative
People got a chance Thursday to speak out on President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom set to be built in place of the White House East Wing, which was demolished late last year.
March 5, 2026
Two senior DC police officials placed on administrative leave
Executive Assistant Chief Andre Wright and Inspector Natasha Wright, his wife, are both off duty, a D.C. police spokesperson said, but declined to say why.
March 5, 2026
Washington Capitals reveal new cherry blossoms jersey for charity auction
March 5, 2026
Man accused in Potomac senior living facility killing, trooper shooting ruled competent to stand trial
A Montgomery County, Maryland, judge ruled Thursday that the man accused of killing a millionaire philanthropist inside an assisted living facility in Potomac is competent to to stand trial.
March 5, 2026
Most Potomac River advisories lifted, but officials say keep avoiding these areas after sewage spill
Most areas of the Potomac River that run along Virginia and Maryland have been deemed safe for recreational activities, but advisories remain in certain spots after a sewage spill.
March 5, 2026
Trump replaces Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
March 5, 2026
Tre’ Johnson remembered not just for Washington football, but his second career afterward
Hundreds of people packed a church in Kettering, Maryland, Thursday to mourn the death of Tre' Johnson, the former offensive lineman with the Burgundy and gold who died last month at the age of 54.
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