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NPS Awards Contracts to Begin Trump Golf Course Overhaul
The National Park Service awarded contracts on September 17, 2026, to begin the Trump administration’s proposed redesign of Washington, D.C.’s East Potomac…
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Fairfax Board Restores 13 Crossing Guard Positions
Fairfax County supervisors unanimously approved a budget on September 16, 2026 that restores thirteen crossing‑guard jobs eliminated in earlier cuts, aiming to…
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Prince George's County Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Maryland State Police arrested a private school teacher in Prince George's County on multiple counts of child pornography distribution and possession on…
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Former Northern Virginia Student Charged After Assaulting Officer at Fairfax School
A former Northern Virginia student entered a Fairfax County school without permission and assaulted an officer, resulting in a serious felony charge under…
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Loudoun Supervisors Advance 12‑Month Data‑Center Moratorium Proposal
Loudoun County supervisors voted to advance a proposal that would pause new data‑center projects for a year, with a final vote set for next month. The measure…
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Fairfax Leaders Ask Police to Pause New Camera Installations
Fairfax County leaders and police have asked for a temporary stop to new Flock camera installations due to rising privacy concerns among residents, prompting a…
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Alexandria Police Search for Suspect in Homeless Man Stabbing
Alexandria police are searching citywide for an unidentified suspect in a stabbing of a homeless man near Tiger Market on September 15, urging public vigilance…
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County Council Alters Funding Rules Amid $39 Million Lawsuit
Prince George’s County Council changed the reimbursement rules for Project Charge funds on September 16, 2026, as the county faces a $39 million lawsuit with…
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Safety Group Flags Near‑Misses and Speeding in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released a report on September 16, 2026 highlighting an increase in near‑miss incidents and speeding in Alexandria,…
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Declares Cancer‑Free Status
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles announced via X that pathology results show no evidence of cancer after months of treatment for early‑stage breast…
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Fed Raises Benchmark Rate by Quarter‑Point
The Federal Reserve raised the U.S. benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point on September 16, 2026, its first hike since summer 2023, increasing…
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Kennedy Center Closes Most Areas After Judge Blocks Trump Naming
A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center’s attempt to restore Donald Trump’s name, prompting the Trump‑aligned board to shut most facilities for repairs and…
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Montgomery County Libraries Start Math Tutoring Pilot
Montgomery County Public Libraries have launched a pilot math tutoring program for residents, aiming to improve math proficiency across the county.
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Teen Injured in Shooting at Illegal Maryland Car Meet
A 19-year-old woman was shot and injured after a fight broke out at an illegal car meet in Prince George's County, Maryland, on September 13, 2026, prompting a…
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Capital One Arena to Reopen Friday Amid Ongoing Construction
Capital One Arena will welcome fans for basketball, hockey and concerts starting Friday, September 18, despite ongoing construction, with the owner assuring…
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Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Rockville Kidnapping Attempt
Rockville police released a composite sketch of a man suspected of attempting to kidnap a woman during a July 4 carjacking, and the investigation remains…
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Loudoun Board to Debate Data Center Moratorium
Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors will consider a moratorium on new data center projects on September 15, responding to rapid AI‑driven expansion in…
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Waterside Drive Closure Begins Sept. 21 in Northwest D.C.
Waterside Drive near Rock Creek Parkway will close from September 21 to November 13, 2026, with a second shutdown in late October, as part of ongoing road work…
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38% of DMV Households Faced Food Insecurity in 2025
A Capital Area Food Bank study finds that 38% of DMV households faced food insecurity in 2025, a five‑year high that exceeds levels seen during the Covid‑19…
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National Zoo Breaks Ground on First U.S. Arabian Leopard Exhibit
On Sept. 15, 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute broke ground on the United States’ first Arabian leopard exhibit, attended…
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Fairfax County to Vote on High School Crossing Guard Funding
Fairfax County officials will vote on September 15, 2026, to allocate funding for high school crossing guards, a decision that will affect student safety and…
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Families of 67 dead push for air safety reforms
Families of the 67 victims of the 2025 midair collision urged Congress and regulators to adopt safety reforms to prevent future tragedies, emphasizing stricter…
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Virginia State Police Release Images to Find Rock‑Throwing Suspects
Virginia State Police released surveillance photos of two unidentified suspects accused of throwing rocks from an overpass onto the Dulles Greenway, seeking…
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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close Facility Over Funding and Naming Dispute
The Kennedy Center Board voted on September 15, 2026, to close the performing‑arts venue due to budget deficits and a naming conflict involving former…