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High School Students Build Tiny Home to Fund Future Projects
Students from two Prince George’s County high schools completed a $55,000 tiny house, with the sale intended to fund future student construction projects.
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One Hospitalized After Basement Fire Engulfs Prince George’s County Home
A basement fire at a Prince George’s County home spread to nearby cars, resulting in one hospitalization, and was contained by fire department crews.
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Maryland Cuts Teacher Vacancies 73% in Four Years
Maryland reduced teacher vacancies by 73.3% to 572 in four years, driven by a $10.1 billion funding increase, higher salaries and expanded apprenticeship…
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Fairfax Firefighters Battle Blaze in Reston Abandoned Building
Fairfax County firefighters tackled a fire in an abandoned Reston building on October 19, 2026, with no injuries reported.
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Weekend shootings in Washington, D.C. leave one dead, many injured
Multiple shootings in Washington, D.C. over the weekend left one person dead and several injured, prompting a police response.
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Judge doubts link between tree removal and Trump golf plan
A federal judge questioned the government's claim that recent tree removal in East Potomac Park is unrelated to President Trump's proposal to redevelop the…
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Envelope with Suspicious Substance Prompts Evacuation of Congressman’s Office
A suspicious substance found in an envelope led to the evacuation of Congressman Suhas Subramanyam's Northern Virginia district office on October 19, 2026.
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DC Public School Enrollment Stabilizes Amid National Decline
District of Columbia public school enrollment appears to have stabilized, contrasting with declining enrollment trends nationwide.
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National Guard Member Treated After Capitol Hill Shooting
A National Guard member was shot on Capitol Hill, received hospital care and was released, according to a spokesperson.
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Fairfax Officer Placed on Leave After Domestic Assault Arrest
An off-duty Fairfax County police officer was arrested for domestic assault on October 16 and placed on leave after three years of service.
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U.S. Park Police Ask Public to Identify Mall Abuse Suspect
U.S. Park Police are seeking public tips to identify a suspect involved in several sexual abuse cases on the National Mall. They ask anyone with relevant…
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Police Investigate Dupont Circle Shooting Involving Minors
Police are probing a shooting involving minors in Dupont Circle, recovering a shell casing and reporting no injuries.
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Pumpkin‑Themed House Opens for Halloween in Pimmit Hills
A house on Pumpkin Hill in Pimmit Hills opened a pumpkin‑themed display with carved pumpkins, a faux cemetery and a fog machine on October 17, 2026, to mark…
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Alexandria Police Hold Pre‑Election Safety Training
Alexandria police and neighboring county agencies conducted a safety training on Oct. 17 to prepare for election‑day security needs.
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Accidental Self‑Inflicted Shooting Injures One in Arlington Office
An accidental discharge of a firearm injured an unidentified office worker in an Arlington County office building on Friday evening, prompting a police…
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Amtrak, VRE Halt Service Between D.C. and Virginia for Nine Days
Amtrak and VRE will suspend service between D.C. and Virginia for nine days, Oct. 16‑24, to replace tracks under Union Station, disrupting regular train travel.
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AI Improves Pediatric ER Wait Times at D.C. Hospital
AI tools at Children’s National Hospital are being used to forecast busy periods and reduce pediatric ER wait times, addressing the broader issue of lengthy…
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No Kings protests erupt in D.C., Maryland, Virginia
Protestors held "No Kings" street demonstrations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Oct. 17, opposing Trump administration policies. The protests continue a…
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One dead, six injured in three D.C. shootings during Howard homecoming
One person was killed and six were wounded in three shootings in Northwest D.C. during Howard University's homecoming weekend.
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DC Police Launch E‑Bike and E‑Scooter Safety Outreach
DC police began a safety outreach for e‑bike and e‑scooter riders on Oct. 16 in response to an increase in serious crashes.
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Virginia Senators Propose Ban on New Data Centers
Virginia senators Russet Perry and Danica Roem introduced a bill to ban new data centers from July 2027 to July 2030, aiming to allow the state to create…
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61-Year-Old Man Charged in 1993 Maryland Child Murder
A 61-year-old man was indicted on Oct. 16, 2026 for the 1993 murder of a 10-year-old boy in Prince George's County, ending a cold case that lasted over thirty…
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Accidental Self‑Shot Injures One in Arlington Office
One person was injured after accidentally shooting themselves in an Arlington office building on Friday evening, according to police.
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AI Forecasts Patient Surges to Trim Pediatric ER Waits
Children’s National Hospital is deploying AI to anticipate pediatric ER surges, aiming to prevent families from leaving untreated and to cut waiting times. The…