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Student Hospitalized After Darnestown School Bus Collision
A student was taken to a local hospital after a school bus crash in Darnestown, with Montgomery County first responders on scene on September 25, 2026.
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Ocean Conservancy Leads Anacostia River Cleanup This Weekend
Ocean Conservancy organized a two‑day volunteer cleanup of the Anacostia River, collecting litter and data to aid research and policy. The effort is part of…
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Pedestrian Killed in Early‑Morning Hit‑and‑Run on Laurel‑Bowie Road
A man was killed in a hit‑and‑run on Laurel‑Bowie Road near Briarcroft Lane early Sunday morning, and police are investigating the incident.
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Intense Nor'easter Hits Washington DC with Winds and Flooding
An intense nor'easter struck Washington, D.C. and the Mid‑Atlantic on Sept. 27, 2026, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding.
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RisuCon Returns to Gaithersburg Fairgrounds for Charity Event
RisuCon staged a convention at the Montgomery County fairgrounds in Gaithersburg on September 26, showcasing DMV cosplay talent and supporting the Children's…
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Two‑Alarm Residential Fire Causes Partial Collapse in Fairfax County
Firefighters from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue battled a two‑alarm house fire on September 25, 2026 in the Alexandria area, leading to part of the residence…
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Virginia Early Voting Open Through Oct. 31 for 2026 Election
Early voting in Virginia for the 2026 general election is open until Oct. 31, with details on locations and ID requirements supplied to voters.
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Parents Cite Ongoing Bus Route and App Issues in Prince George’s County
Parents in Prince George’s County report ongoing bus route and tracking app failures, including a student walking about seven miles after a missed stop. The…
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Ocean Conservancy Cleans Anacostia River This Weekend
The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup will hold a two‑day volunteer cleanup of the Anacostia River on September 26‑27, 2026, to remove litter…
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DDOT Extends 9th Street Tunnel Lane Closures to June 2027
Lane closures in the 9th Street Tunnel will stay in place through June 2027 to repair damage from an April Metrobus fire.
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Nonprofit Provides Free Hot Breakfasts at Riverdale Elementary
Mentoring Through Athletics and Ashley Montgomery are offering free hot breakfasts at Riverdale Elementary to combat rising food insecurity caused by higher…
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Acting Chief Francke Leads Montgomery Police After Chief Resigns
Marc Yamada stepped down as Montgomery County police chief in September 2026, and Acting Chief Francke assumed command to address misconduct revealed by an…
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Fairfax County Proposes Overhaul of I‑495 Near Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Fairfax County and Virginia Commonwealth officials proposed a project to transform an 11‑mile segment of I‑495 near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which spans the…
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Commonwealth's Attorney Calls for Special Grand Jury After Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting
A special grand jury has been requested to probe a fatal shooting by Arlington County officers during a mental health crisis on September 25, 2026.
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Maryland Approves 14.6% Premium Hike for ACA Marketplace
Maryland officials raised individual ACA marketplace premiums by 14.6% on September 26, 2026, impacting roughly 274,000 residents after federal subsidies…
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Four Injured in Arlington House Party Shooting
Four people, two men and two women, were shot after a dispute at an Arlington house party early Saturday morning, and police are investigating.
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Student Hospitalized After Darnestown School Bus Collision
A student was taken to a hospital after a school bus crash in Darnestown on September 25, 2026, with Montgomery County responders providing assistance.
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Attorney Seeks Special Grand Jury for Arlington Officer Shooting
On September 25, 2026, the Commonwealth's Attorney requested a special grand jury to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred as Arlington County officers…
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Hundreds Protest Xi's U.S. Visit Over Tibet Policy
Hundreds marched in Washington, D.C., on September 25, 2026, to protest President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit and denounce China’s occupation of Tibet,…
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Fairfax Shelter Waives Adoption Fees for Weekend
Fairfax County Animal Services will waive all adoption fees on September 26‑27, 2026, to encourage adoption of the 60 pets in its care amid a surge of new…
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Fairfax County School Board Bans ALPR Cameras on Campus
On September 24, 2026, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved a motion by Vice Chairman Kyle McDaniel to ban the use of Flock-style automatic…
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Alexandria Police Hold Community Meeting on License‑Plate Cameras
Alexandria Police Department held a public session on September 24, 2026 to discuss its automated license‑plate reader cameras, fielding community questions…
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Firefighters Battle Two‑Alarm House Fire in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue fought a two‑alarm house fire early Friday in the Alexandria area, partially collapsing the home. Video of the response was…
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by Two Cars in Loudoun County
A 77-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles in Loudoun County on September 24, 2026. Investigators say speed and alcohol were not…