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March 12, 2026
ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt
A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, the Virginia school said.
March 12, 2026
How working moms feel appreciated while facing challenges
National Working Moms Day was the brainchild of entrepreneur Susannah Lago in 2020. WTOP spoke with some on the National Mall.
March 12, 2026
Greek restaurant Our Mom Eugenia set to open this fall in Bethesda
Our Mom Eugenia, a Virginia-based Greek restaurant minichain, is planning to open this fall in Bethesda’s Westbard Square development, co-owner Alexander Hobson told Bethesda Today on Tuesday.
March 12, 2026
A county liquor store opened across the hall from a private retailer. Can it avoid competing?
Last September, Montgomery County officials were talking about supporting small businesses as they celebrated the opening of the newest county-owned Oak Barrel & Vine liquor store.
March 12, 2026
What you should know about wearable glucose monitors in wake of recall
About 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors manufactured by Abbott were recalled in November, because they might give low sugar readings that are incorrect.
March 12, 2026
DC schools see a boost in performance, but challenges in absenteeism
The big takeaway is that there has been a stabilization after the pandemic, and there's forward momentum in the critical learning areas of English and math.
March 12, 2026
Van Hollen proposes bill to eliminate federal income tax for millions of low-income Americans
Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Virginia Rep. Don Beyer announced new legislation Thursday that seeks to provide federal tax cuts for millions of working Americans trying to make ends meet.
March 12, 2026
Skies clear after slushy snowfall breaks DC’s warm streak
Less than 24 hours ago, record-breaking highs reached the mid-80s. But a powerful cold front sweeping through the region has rapidly flipped the script.
March 12, 2026
2 Northern Virginia school systems cancel classes for April vote on redistricting
So far, Fairfax County Public Schools and Stafford County Public Schools have announced they will call off classes while many of their schools act as polling places during a statewide referendum.
March 12, 2026
Severe COVID-19 or flu raises risk of lung cancer, even years later, U.Va. research finds
Patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 have an increased risk of developing lung cancer, months or years later, according to new research from University of Virginia.
March 12, 2026
Driver killed after tree lands on top of vehicle on George Washington Parkway, police say
A driver was killed Thursday morning after a tree fell on top of a moving vehicle on the George Washington Parkway, U.S. Park Police said. 
March 12, 2026
Competency review ordered for leader of cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to 6 deaths
A lawyer representing the leader of the cultlike Zizians group that has been linked to six deaths told a judge Thursday that there is reason to believe his client is mentally incompetent to stand trial.
March 12, 2026
FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico
FBI agents will attend a training this weekend taught by Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, the mixed martial arts company announced Wednesday.
March 12, 2026
Entrepreneur reunites with Children’s National doctor who helped him see again
It has been over a decade since they've seen each other, but an entrepreneur and the childhood doctor that gave him the gift of sight reconnected this week in D.C.
March 12, 2026
Judge to weigh request to block Trump from closing, demolishing Kennedy Center
A federal judge will consider a request Thursday afternoon to block President Donald Trump from closing the Kennedy Center for two years, as part of his plan to renovate the performing arts center, to which he has added his name.
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