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County Council Approves Two Bills to Regulate Street Vending
The Prince George's County Council passed two bills to curb illegal street vending and set up authorized vendor zones, responding to rising concerns over…
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Arlington County Board Increases EV Charging Fees
The Arlington County Board approved raising public EV charging fees, adding about $5 per full charge to the existing $17.46 per kilowatt‑hour rate.
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Male Suspect Turns Himself In After Fairfax Shooting
A male suspect in a domestic shooting that wounded two men in Fairfax County turned himself in to police on Tuesday. The shooting occurred the night before,…
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Montgomery County Reviews Waste Disposal Options
County officials are examining various waste disposal options to protect community health and find sustainable solid waste solutions.
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DC Announces Contest to Name Eight Snowplows
Washington, D.C. residents can now propose names for eight city snowplows in a contest aimed at boosting community involvement before winter.
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Council Approves Sphere Concert Venue 8‑0
The council unanimously approved the construction of the Sphere concert venue on Tuesday, the final day of its legislative session.
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Maryland Kids Eat Invasive Blue Catfish
State officials are encouraging Maryland schoolchildren to catch and consume invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay to help reduce the predator’s impact…
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Preschool Girl Found on D.C. Street Reunited with Guardian
A preschool girl found alone on Fairmont Street early Tuesday was identified with public assistance and reunited with her guardian by D.C. Police.
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Person Hospitalized After Being Trapped at Wiehle‑Reston East Station
An unidentified person became trapped between a train and the platform at Wiehle‑Reston East Metro station and was hospitalized. The incident occurred on the…
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Councilmember Questions MCPS Repair Priorities at Budget Hearing
A Rockville councilmember questioned MCPS repair priorities as officials warned limited funds might miss urgent school needs during budget hearings.
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Cigarette Sparks Apartment Fire, Displaces 16 Families
Investigators identified a cigarette as the cause of a Tuesday fire in Alexandria that forced the evacuation of sixteen families.
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DC Police Renew Call for Tips in Northwest Triple Shooting
DC police have renewed a request for tips about a September 13 triple shooting in Northwest D.C. that injured three people and has remained unsolved for six…
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Fairfax Police Chief Defends Officer Who Stopped County Executive
Chief Kevin Davis defended Officer Bryan Hill after the officer stopped the county executive for lacking a required front license plate, a move that drew…
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Arlington Police Investigate Two Nighttime Shootings on Same Block
Police are investigating two consecutive nighttime shootings in Arlington County that injured one man and damaged property.
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Woman Killed in Late-Night Crash on Greenbelt Road
A woman was killed in a late-night vehicle collision on Greenbelt Road in Prince George's County on October 24, 2026. The road is known for occasional…
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Officials Praise $5.5M Avenue Upgrades, Residents Cite Safety Gaps
Officials highlighted the $5.5 million safety improvements on New Hampshire Avenue, while residents say the upgrades leave dangerous intersections, red‑light…
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Road Shark program issues 60,000 citations in Fairfax County
In 2026, the Fairfax County Road Shark program and Virginia State Troopers issued 60,000 citations and warnings to promote safer roads.
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Police Ask Public to Identify Suspects in Bowie Business Burglaries
Bowie police are seeking community help to identify suspects involved in early‑morning burglaries at several local businesses on Oct. 21, 2026.
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Teen driver sentenced to 2‑year term for Montgomery crash
An unlicensed 19-year-old was sentenced to over two years in prison for a crash that killed an 88-year-old and injured a passenger in Montgomery County.
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Firefighter Injured in Alexandria Roof Apartment Fire
A firefighter was injured as Alexandria Fire Department extinguished a roof fire at an apartment building on South Pickett Street, with no civilian injuries.
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Two Maryland Residents Charged After Assaulting Virginia Deputies
Two Maryland men were charged with assault after attacking deputies during a Friday night disturbance at a Bealeton apartment complex; they remain detained…
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2026 D.C. Midterm Election: Key Dates and Registration Details
The D.C. Board of Elections announced the registration deadline, early voting period, and ballot‑casting deadline for the November 3, 2026 midterm election,…
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Police fatally shoot man after firefighters request aid at Hagerstown fire
Police shot and killed a man after firefighters sought police aid at an apartment fire in Hagerstown, where the man was armed with two knives.
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DDOT to fine e‑bike, scooter firms, revamp low‑income program
DDOT will fine e‑bike and scooter firms that fail to relocate improperly placed devices and will convert its low‑income rider program to a monthly credit model.