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Local businesses push for jobs ahead of Sphere financing vote
Prince George’s County businesses are lobbying officials to back job creation linked to the $1.4 billion Sphere project ahead of a financing vote on Oct. 5,…
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Kennedy Center Keeps Pianos, Moves Honors to Capital One Arena
The Kennedy Center said it will retain some pianos and will host the 2026 Honors gala at Capital One Arena on Dec. 7, shifting the event from its usual venue.
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National Guard Soldier Arrested in D.C. for Illegal Firearm
A National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C. was arrested by U.S. Park Police on Oct. 3, 2026, for possessing an unauthorized firearm.
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Southbound Parkway Lanes Closed Oct. 5‑8 for Tree‑Trimming
The National Park Service will close southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway for four days in early October to trim trees and improve sight…
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Landlords Urge D.C. Council to Speed Up Evictions
Landlords are pressing the D.C. council to pass two bills that would speed up evictions, while housing advocates argue the changes would hurt tenants.
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Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Chase That Killed Toddler
A man received a nine‑year prison term after fleeing police, causing a crash that killed a 3‑year‑old child.
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Map Shows 61 License‑Plate Readers in Alexandria Amid Flock Debate
Alexandria unveiled a map of 61 license‑plate‑reading cameras, adding to the ongoing discussion about the privacy impact of the Flock technology.
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Maryland Man Sentenced to 10 Years for D.C. Nightclub Shooting
A Maryland man was sentenced to ten years in prison on Oct. 1, 2026 for a November 2025 D.C. nightclub shooting that injured five people.
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Justice Dept Sues Maryland Over Officer Face‑Cover Ban
The Justice Department sued Maryland and two counties on Oct. 1, 2026, contesting a new law that prohibits officers from wearing face coverings, citing a…
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Virginia Governor Unveils Energy Bill Cut Plan
Governor Abigail Spanberger introduced a plan requiring data centers to cover price hikes they cause while expanding solar and storage to cut consumer energy…
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Virginia Man Convicted on Twelve Felony Loitering Counts
A Virginia man entered no contest pleas to twelve felony loitering counts and was found guilty by an Arlington judge on October 1, 2026.
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Man Killed in Shooting on Northwest Branch Trail
A man was shot and later pronounced dead on September 30, 2026 along the heavily trafficked Northwest Branch Trail in Prince George’s County.
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DC Housing Committee Holds Roundtable with Tenants and Landlords
The DC Council Committee on Housing held a roundtable with tenants and landlords on Oct. 1 to gather input on improving housing conditions and landlord…
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Police Issue Purple Alert for Missing Autistic Teen
Silver Spring police launched a search and issued a Purple Alert for a missing nonverbal 16-year-old autistic girl on Friday morning.
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Kingman Park Residents Seek Federal Review of Stadium Garage
Kingman Park residents and the DC Council have asked federal planners to review the stadium’s nine‑story parking garage, citing concerns about its location and…
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Parkway Lane Closures Planned for Oct. 5‑8
Southbound lanes on the George Washington Memorial Parkway will close for four days in early October for tree‑trimming, affecting commuter traffic.
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Kennedy Center Honors Relocated to Capital One Arena Over Trump Naming Dispute
The Kennedy Center Honors have been moved to Capital One Arena for the October 2, 2026 ceremony due to a legal battle over adding President Donald Trump's name…
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Florida Pilot Uses Wallet GPS to Trace Stolen Aviation Gear
A Florida pilot used a wallet‑hidden GPS to find aviation gear stolen from a truck during a break‑in in southeast Washington, D.C., while he was visiting the…
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Montgomery County Adds School‑Area Traffic Lights
Montgomery County added new traffic lights near schools to address the high rate of serious injuries and deaths at intersections, targeting safer pedestrian…
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Woman Killed in Aspen Hill Hit-and-Run
A woman was killed after being hit by a Jeep Wrangler in Aspen Hill on October 1, 2026, and the driver fled. The Montgomery County Police are treating the case…
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Man Killed in Shooting on Northwest Branch Trail
A man was shot and died on the Northwest Branch Trail near Prince George’s County on September 30, 2026, according to police.
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Amazon Settles D.C. Prime Delivery Lawsuit for $8.25 Million
Amazon will pay $8.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it reduced Prime delivery in two Washington, D.C. ZIP codes in Wards 7 and 8.
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Trump Signs Order to Eradicate Invasive Ticks and Mosquitoes in D.C.
On Oct. 1, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to eradicate invasive ticks and mosquitoes in Washington, D.C., using…
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WSSC Water Lifts Emergency Conservation Order for 1.9 Million Customers
WSSC Water ended the emergency water‑conservation order for its 1.9 million customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties on September 30, 2026, after a…