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February 8, 2026

‘Super crazy, but it’s fun’: Working at Ledo Pizza on Super Bowl Sunday

For most sports fans, Super Bowl Sunday is the most important day of the year. But, for a lot of us, it’s the tastiest day of the year.

February 8, 2026

FBI reports progress dismantling overseas scam rings through local tips and global cooperation

Scammers cheat Americans out of billions of dollars. And many times, the people who lose money, never report it. Now, the FBI is working to change it.

February 8, 2026

Stereophonic, the most Tony-nominated play of all time, comes to National Theatre

If you were unable to get to New York to catch the most Tony-nominated play in history, there’s good news: the show is coming to you.

February 8, 2026

‘That’s crazy’: Mountain of ‘snowcrete’ built at RFK parking lot 

A snow pile 20 feet tall and as big as two football fields has created a "snowcrete" glacier at RFK Stadium parking lot six.

February 8, 2026

2 firefighters injured in Southeast DC house fire after porch collapse prompts mayday call

Two firefighters were injured while fighting a Southeast D.C. house fire early Sunday, when a rear porch collapse triggered a mayday call.

February 8, 2026

Arctic cold continues grip on DC area — but there are warmer days ahead

Subzero wind chills and highs in the 20s keep the D.C. area in a deep freeze Sunday, with a slow warmup arriving by midweek.

February 8, 2026

Styling hair and robbing banks: The life lessons of K.J. Hughes’ parents

From early hustles to founding Manifest, K.J. Hughes reflects on the family experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial path.

February 7, 2026

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff.

February 7, 2026

Where the DC region’s universities rank in online degree offerings

Online degree programs at D.C.-area schools are among the highest ranked in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs.

February 7, 2026

House panel advances bills limiting ICE activity in Virginia

Lawmakers say the proposals are designed to protect access to courts, schools, polling places and other locations while restoring public trust shaken by recent federal immigration enforcement activity.

February 7, 2026

DC-area sports fans gather to watch Winter Olympics at local bars

As the Milan Cortina Games get underway, locals are getting together across the D.C. region to celebrate what The Games have in store.

February 7, 2026

Dangerous wind chills move into DC area behind an Arctic cold front

Temperatures will take a steady nosedive Saturday morning as major wind gusts hit the D.C. region, making it feel much colder.

February 7, 2026

Maryland House caps amount of utility employee salaries that can come out of ratepayers’ pockets

House Bill 1, the first piece of energy legislation approved in the 2026 General Assembly, comes as legislative leaders aim to address high electric bills in the state and across the region.

February 7, 2026

Can Maryland Gov. Wes Moore keep up his hot streak picking football games?

In the lead-up to Super Bowl Sunday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is breaking down how he believes the big football match will play out.

February 7, 2026

Prince George’s Co. seeks new owner to redevelop abandoned Glenn Dale Hospital site

Officials in Prince George's County, Maryland, are seeking a new owner for the former Glenn Dale Hospital site to help turn the property into a senior living community.

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