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Man Charged After Shootout Wounds Guard Near D.C. Café
A man was charged after a shootout wounded a National Guard member near Cafe 8, and the Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Investigations Team is investigating.
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Amazon drops data‑center plan, shifts to mixed‑use project in Loudoun
Amazon withdrew its data‑center proposal in Loudoun County and will instead collaborate with the county on a mixed‑use redevelopment of a former university…
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Rock Band Sponge Reports Guitars Stolen in Maryland
Sponge reported that multiple guitars were stolen in Prince George's County on the morning of October 21, 2026.
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Montgomery County Evaluates Future of 31‑Year‑Old Incinerator
Montgomery County is assessing waste‑removal options as its 31‑year‑old Dickerson incinerator nears the end of its service.
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Police Chief Defends Officer Who Pulled Over County Executive
The police chief defended the officer who stopped the county executive for lacking a front license plate, a violation of local law that attracted public notice.
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Council debates nonprofit led by council member's friend
Prince George's County Council debated the nonprofit Joan's House after learning it is led by a council member's friend, prompting conflict‑of‑interest…
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DC Council Proposes Bill to Stop AI Real‑Estate Deception
The D.C. Council unveiled a bill to ban deceptive AI‑generated visuals and text in property listings, addressing worries about misinformation in the housing…
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Four detained after gunshots near Bethesda high school, lockdown lifted
Police arrested four people following gunshot reports near a Bethesda high school, ending the lockdown.
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Mayor's Office Denies Gas Plant Plans for RFK Site
The mayor's office confirmed that no gas‑fired power plant is planned for the RFK Stadium site, addressing concerns raised by activist groups amid…
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Suspicious Letters Prompt Federal Probe and Hazmat Response
Suspicious letters sent to lawmakers' offices and a mail center triggered a federal investigation and hazmat response in the Washington, D.C. region, amid…
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Detectives Search for Vehicle in Fatal Springfield Hit‑and‑Run
Springfield detectives are seeking the vehicle involved in a fatal hit‑and‑run that killed a 44‑year‑old man on Oct. 4, urging the public to share tips.
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Suspicious Letter Triggers Hazmat Response at Subramanyam Office
A suspicious letter sent to Rep. Subramanyam’s Leesburg office on Oct. 19 triggered a hazmat response, prompting fire and police crews to secure the site and…
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Sleeping Couple Found in Moving Car with Gun and Drugs
Police found a sleeping couple in a moving car in Montgomery County and seized a gun and narcotics.
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Deputy Wounded, Suspect Killed in Spotsylvania Shootout
A suspect killed a deputy and was then killed by deputies during a domestic‑related shootout on Hickory Creek Drive in Spotsylvania County on Oct. 18, 2026.…
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Police Hunt Suspects in Nine Fairfax County Restaurant Break-Ins
Detectives in Fairfax County are looking for suspects linked to nine recent overnight restaurant break‑ins that involved shattered glass doors. The burglaries…
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Alexandria Transit Agency Weighs DASH Service Cuts Over Costs, Spreadsheet Error
Alexandria's transit agency is evaluating DASH route cuts due to rising fuel and labor costs combined with a budgeting spreadsheet error, creating a…
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Virginia Governor Proposes Six-Year Rate Freeze Amid $67B Merger Talks
Governor Abigail Spanberger proposed a six-year electricity rate freeze in Virginia to oppose the $67 billion Dominion‑NextEra merger.
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Red Line Train Disabled Near Cleveland Park, Riders Stranded
A mechanical failure disabled a Red Line train near Cleveland Park on Monday evening, stranding riders for up to an hour until a backup train rescued them. The…
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Three Arrested, Two Maryland Schools Locked Down After Park Police Chase
U.S. Park Police arrested three people after an eight‑mile chase that began in Northeast D.C. and led to lockdowns at two schools in Riverdale, Maryland.
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Fairfax County Reviews Flock Safety License‑Plate Camera Program
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is reviewing its use of Flock Safety license‑plate cameras and has queried the company about data handling, following…
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Resident displaced after bedroom fire in Columbia Heights
A bedroom fire in Columbia Heights was contained by D.C. firefighters on October 20, 2026, displacing a single resident, who received assistance from the Red…
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Howard Students Lead Nationwide Data Center Freeze Walkout
Howard University students and peers from over 50 campuses will walk out on Tuesday to demand a U.S. freeze on data‑center construction, citing concerns about…
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Accidental Self‑Shot Injures One in Arlington Office Building
Arlington County police said a person was injured after accidentally shooting themselves in an office building on October 16, 2026.
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Police Investigate Shooting Involving Minors at Dupont Circle
A shooting involving many minors was investigated by police in Dupont Circle, with a shell casing found and no injuries reported.