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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…
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Lithium‑Battery Fire in Bethesda Claims Family Dog
A Bethesda home fire on September 15, 2026, caused by a charging electric scooter and tennis‑ball server, killed a family dog. The event underscores a national…
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Trump Calls for Washington Statue and Exhibit at Smithsonian
President Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian to install a large George Washington statue outside the National Museum of American History and to open a special…
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Virginia Early Voting Starts Sept. 18 for 2026 General Election
Virginia's early voting period opens on September 18, 2026, allowing voters to cast ballots before the November general election. The state provides multiple…
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Missing Child Found in Accokeek, Reunited with Family
Prince George’s County Police located a missing child in Accokeek on September 13, 2026, and returned the child to the family after a public appeal for help.
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Driver Dies After Jumping From I-495 Overpass
An unidentified driver who fled a crash on I-495 in Montgomery County jumped from an overpass on September 13, resulting in a fatal fall onto the road below.
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Police Search for Suspect After Fatal Plaza Shooting
Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal early‑morning shooting at Potomac Woods Plaza on September 13, 2026, which left one person dead, and are…
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Virginia Man's Trial Starts Over Illegal Gaithersburg Car Meet
A Virginia man's trial began in Gaithersburg, Maryland, after his arrest for participating in a large, unauthorized car meet held the previous month,…
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Man Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Fairfax County Vehicle Strike
A man was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle in Fairfax County on Sunday night and is now hospitalized in life‑threatening condition, with police…
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EPA Announces End to Coal and Gas Emissions Rule
The EPA, under the Trump administration, announced on September 14, 2026, that it will eliminate the emissions regulation that set limits on carbon‑dioxide and…
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Cash Incentive Challenge Launched for I‑66 Commuters
A cash‑incentive challenge launched on September 14 encourages I‑66 commuters in Northern Virginia to carpool, offering reduced travel costs and the chance to…
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Kennedy Center Faces Possible Closure Tuesday Over Bankruptcy, Safety Issues
A draft resolution may allow the Kennedy Center board to close the venue on September 15 due to bankruptcy fears and a recent partial ceiling collapse, with…
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Two Firefighters Injured in Northeast Washington House Fire
Two firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in northeast Washington, D.C., on the morning of September 14, 2026.
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Woman Injured in Prince George’s County Car Meetup Shooting
A woman was injured during a shooting at an illegal car meetup in Prince George’s County, Maryland, prompting a police investigation into the unlawful…