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Council Mulls $620 Million Roof Plan for Audi Field
The DC Council is reviewing a $620 million plan to add a roof to Audi Field, which would enable about 100 extra events annually.
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Man Sentenced to 25 Years for 2020 Arson Killing
A Washington, D.C. man received a 25‑year federal sentence for a May 2020 arson spree that killed one person.
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Police Shoot Man Dead During Hagerstown Apartment Fire Response
A man was fatally shot by Hagerstown police while they responded to a fire at an apartment on Randolph Avenue on October 23, 2026. The shooting is under…
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Veterans Dedicate New Gulf War Memorial on Mall
Hundreds of veterans held a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on Oct. 24, 2026 to dedicate the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial on the Mall, honoring the…
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Woman Killed in Late-Night Crash on Greenbelt Road
A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Greenbelt Road in Prince George's County early Saturday. The highway is known for occasional nighttime…
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Marine Corps Marathon scheduled for Sunday in DC, Arlington
The Marine Corps Marathon will run on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, through Arlington and Washington, D.C., as part of its yearly course through the capital region.
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Maryland Men Charged After Assaulting Deputies in Virginia Complex
Two Maryland men were arrested without bond and charged with assault after attacking deputies during a Friday night fight at a Bealeton apartment complex.
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Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles Look at Driverless Subways
Washington and Los Angeles officials are advancing proposals for driverless subway lines, citing the rise of automated vehicles, as part of a broader trend…
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Firefighter Injured in Alexandria Apartment Fire
A firefighter was injured during a residential fire on South Pickett Street, and investigators are probing the balcony-origin fire.
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Two Killed After Pickup Runs Stop Sign in Manassas Crash
A pickup truck that ran a stop sign at high speed collided with a car in Manassas, killing two people on October 24, 2026.
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Officials Praise $5.5M Avenue Upgrades, Residents Cite Ongoing Hazards
Local officials applauded the $5.5 million safety upgrades on New Hampshire Avenue, but residents say dangerous intersections, red‑light violations and…
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National Symphony Orchestra Shifts to College and Strathmore Amid Kennedy Center Closure
With the Kennedy Center closed, the National Symphony Orchestra will hold three concerts—two at Northern Virginia Community College and one at…
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Man Sentenced to 25 Years for 2020 D.C. Arson Killing
A D.C. man received a 25‑year prison term for a May 2020 arson spree in Northeast Washington that killed one person.
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Arlington Police Seek Suspects After Two Nights of Gunfire
Police are investigating two nights of gunfire that injured one person and damaged property on a residential block in Arlington County.
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Police Seek Public Help Identifying Burglar Suspects in Bowie
Police are requesting public help to identify suspects behind early‑morning burglaries at several Bowie businesses on Oct. 21, 2026.
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Veterans, Historian Seek Injunction to Stop Trump Arch
Three veterans and a retired architectural historian asked a judge to block a planned Trump‑era arch in D.C. after the National Park Service set a Nov. 5 start…
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DDOT to Fine E‑Bike and Scooter Firms for Improper Parking
DDOT will fine e‑bike and scooter firms that leave devices improperly and will convert its Low‑income Customer Program to a monthly credit plan, responding to…
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Council Chair Defends $7.6 Million Grant to Acquaintance’s Group
The council chair maintains the $7.6 million grant was awarded correctly and supports a review after the funds were returned, despite scrutiny over the…
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Fairfax County’s Road Shark program hands out 60,000 citations in 2026
The Road Shark program, launched with Virginia State Troopers in April 2026, handed out 60,000 citations and warnings in Fairfax County to boost road safety.
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Council Considers $620 Million Roof for Audi Field
The DC Council is evaluating a $620 million project to roof Audi Field, which could allow about 100 more events annually.
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New Gulf War Memorial Unveiled on National Mall
A monument opened on the National Mall on Oct. 24, 2026, commemorates Americans who served in the 1990‑91 Gulf War.
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Woman Killed in Late-Night Crash on Greenbelt Road
A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Greenbelt Road in Prince George's County, Maryland, late Saturday night.
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Council reviews inspector general probe of former police chief
The Montgomery County Council examined an inspector general investigation into alleged misconduct by former police chief Marc Yamada on Oct. 23, 2026.
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Maryland child‑care providers strained as families wait on scholarship list
Providers in Maryland are struggling with a large scholarship waitlist that remains after the program restarted in May 2026, following a year‑long freeze that…