The Local Sunset
Washington Dc · Friday, October 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
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- APeople's Book plans to add beer and wine in Takoma ParkWUSA9
- ADC Water Finds Potomac River Unaffected After January Sewage SpillNBC4 Washington
- ADC Council Holds Hearing on School Screen TimeWUSA9
- ARoad Closures Planned for Army 10-Miler Race on Oct. 11NBC4 Washington
- AManassas Police Identify Human Trafficking Victims in Massage Parlor RaidsWUSA9
- B2026 DMV Voters Face Wide Range of Ballot MeasuresNBC4 Washington
- BArlington County Sues to Halt Trump's Proposed ArchFOX5 DC
- BVirginia regulators schedule hearing on $67 billion Dominion‑NextEra mergerFOX5 DC
- BArmy Report Blames Safety Gaps for 2025 DC Midair CrashNBC4 Washington
- BMetro Board Says Fare Increase Needed to Match InflationNBC4 Washington
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Stories from this broadcast
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People's Book to Offer Beer and Wine in Takoma Park
People's Book will start selling beer and wine in Takoma Park in fall 2026, expanding its offerings.
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DMV Voters to Choose Wide Array of Offices and Measures
On November 3, 2026, voters in D.C., Maryland and Virginia will select numerous offices and ballot measures in the general election.
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DC Attorney General Sues Amazon Over Housing Neglect, Pushes Youth Crime Measures
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued Amazon over severe housing neglect and announced measures to curb youth crime, while a radio interview touched on…
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DC Water Says Potomac River Unharmed After Sewage Spill
DC Water’s October testing found no lasting impact on the Potomac River after the January sewage spill.
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Arlington County Sues to Block Trump's Proposed Triumphal Arch
Arlington County sued on Oct. 9, 2026 to stop President Trump's planned Triumphal Arch near Washington, D.C.
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Reston Residents Protest Noise, Light from Data Center
Reston homeowners on Cocquina Drive report that CoreSite's data center expansion has generated persistent noise and light problems since 2016.
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DC Council Holds Hearing on School Screen Time
A public hearing on October 9 gathered parents, teachers and community members to discuss screen‑time limits in D.C. schools as the council reviews related…
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Virginia Sets Hearing for $67 B Dominion‑NextEra Merger
Virginia regulators will hold a public hearing on the $67 billion Dominion‑NextEra merger, following the governor's intervention over its scale.
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Road Closures Planned for Army 10-Miler Race on Oct. 11
Several streets in Virginia and Washington, D.C. will close on Oct. 11 for the Army 10‑Miler race, which starts at 7:50 a.m. and is expected to draw thousands…
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Army Report Cites Safety Gaps in 2025 DC Midair Crash
The Army’s October 8, 2026 report blames air traffic control, routing, training and safety lapses for the 2025 midair crash near Washington, D.C., and proposes…
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Manassas Police Charge Three in Massage Parlor Trafficking Raids
Police identified human trafficking victims during massage parlor raids and charged three people with prostitution offenses.
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Metro Board Calls for Fare Increase to Match Inflation
The Metro board determined a fare hike is needed for the next fiscal year due to inflation-driven cost increases and noted concerns about fare evasion.
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