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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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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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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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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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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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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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Montgomery County Police Hold Mock Stops for Disabled Drivers
Montgomery County Police staged mock traffic stops on Oct. 6 to teach drivers with disabilities and autism how to react to police lights, part of a broader…
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Fairfax Police Arrest Man Over Three Medical Office Break-Ins
Police arrested a man suspected of three medical office break‑ins in Fairfax County, amid a recent spate of such burglaries.
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Building owners oppose Montgomery County fire‑safety bill
Building owners and property managers opposed a county bill mandating smoke‑escape hoods in high‑rise apartments, citing potential rent increases.
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DC Police Seek Driver Who Threatened Pedestrian with Bat
DC police are looking for a female driver who threatened a pedestrian with a bat, as shown in surveillance video, and are seeking public assistance to identify…
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Police K9 Rescues Missing Boy in Prince George’s County
A Prince George's County police K9 rescued a young boy who went missing from home, finding him in woods near MD‑210 after sunset on October 6.
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Two Men Arrested After Shooting at Fauquier County Home
Two men were taken into custody following an assault and shooting at a Fauquier County home, where a victim suffered a gunshot wound to his hand.
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No arrests after high school flag football parking lot fight
A fight broke out after a girls flag football game in a Montgomery County high school parking lot, and no arrests were made.
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Kennedy Center Closure Raises Concerns for D.C. Arts Community
The Kennedy Center’s closure has prompted discussion about its impact on local arts programming and civic engagement, with Washington Post reporters noting the…
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Fairfax County Police Arrest Three in Joint SWAT Drug Raid
Three people were arrested by Fairfax County police and a joint SWAT‑narcotics team on Oct. 7 in a drug investigation.
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Two Montgomery County High Schools Cancel Homecoming Dances
Two Montgomery County high schools called off homecoming dances on Oct. 7, 2026 due to low expected turnout, reflecting a broader statewide drop in student…
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Customs Rule May Raise Drug Prices for Millions
A federal customs rule restricting cheap Canadian prescription drug imports will take effect this month, potentially raising prices for millions of Americans.…
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DC Attorney General Announces Housing Neglect Crackdown and Amazon Lawsuit
The D.C. Attorney General outlined plans to tackle extreme housing neglect, sue Amazon, and address youth crime during a WAMU interview on October 8, 2026.
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Two Children Injured in Hyattsville Dog Attack
A dog attacked two children in a Hyattsville courtyard on October 4, causing bites and scratches, prompting a police response and investigation.
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Sunshine Returns to Washington as Fall Weather Improves
A forecast predicts clearer, cooler, less humid weather for Washington, D.C. starting October 5 as a strong high‑pressure system moves in, ending a damp…
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13-Year-Old Charged After Fairfax County Parkway Crash
A 13-year-old was charged after a crash on a Fairfax County Parkway ramp that sent the car into a power pole and onto a railing. Police highlighted that state…
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Massive fire razes Laytonsville barn, no injuries
Dozens of firefighters fought a large fire that destroyed a Laytonsville barn early Monday, with no injuries reported.
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Fatal Crash on Beltway Outer Loop Claims One Life
A Subaru Crosstrek veered off the Beltway outer loop in Prince George's County and struck a jersey wall, resulting in one death, with Maryland State Police…