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June 21, 2026
Heat and forgetfulness can make epinephrine ineffective when you need it most
Allergist Dr. Rachel Schreiber, of Schreiber Allergy in Rockville, Maryland, said one of the biggest problems is not having epinephrine on hand at all times.
June 21, 2026
Why the owner of bustling Prince George’s Co. restaurant is seeking clarity about its entertainment license
A local restaurateur who says she is accused of violating her lease is now facing a new challenge: A restriction placed on the entertainment she’s allowed to have at her establishment.
June 21, 2026
Arrest made after Virginia State Police led on high speed chase in Fairfax County
Virginia State Police said the driver was eventually arrested Sunday after a short foot chase in Fairfax County.
June 21, 2026
From fatal crashes to shootings, DC region’s deadly weekend
It has been a nightmarish weekend across the region as multiple reports of fatal crashes and shootings were reported in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
June 21, 2026
3 men dead after small plane crashes near Bowie neighborhood
Three people are dead after a single-engine plane crashed near a residential neighborhood Saturday night in Bowie, Maryland.
June 21, 2026
3 arrested after DC car chase crash kills moped rider
One person is dead and three people are in police custody after a car crashed into a moped in Northwest D.C. Saturday night.
June 21, 2026
Cold beer, new grills and family time: What dads really want for Father’s Day
From cold beer and new grills to camera gear and family outings, many fathers said the best gift is still time with their kids.
June 21, 2026
‘You Are My Favorite Story’: DC-area professor writes about fatherhood and love
Father’s Day has special meaning this year for a D.C. area law professor sharing lessons from fatherhood in a new book about the small moments that shape a child’s life.
June 20, 2026
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
On Saturday, David Hearn, a 67-year-old Bethesda, Maryland, man, said he stopped by the pool during a bike ride, reached to touch a partially detached strip of paint in the water, and was arrested.
June 20, 2026
Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who passed through Dulles and DC clinic
The local health agencies of the District, Maryland and Virginia issued announcements of the case on Saturday, urging anyone who believes they have been exposed to contact their health providers and stay at home if they feel sick.
June 20, 2026
Virginia giraffe calves, missing since 2025, found safe
According to the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, the calves disappeared in 2025 and were found following an extensive investigation.
June 20, 2026
Final defendant sentenced in near $32M counterfeit coupon scheme run from Virginia Beach home
According to court documents, the operation was led by Lori Ann Talens, of Virginia Beach, who designed, created and produced counterfeit coupons from her home between April 2017 and May 2020.
June 20, 2026
More than 10,000 pounds of marijuana bound for England seized at Port of Baltimore
CBP officers seized about five tons of marijuana on May 29 after inspecting a 40-foot shipping container that had been shipped from Nassau County, New York, and was destined for Liverpool, England.
June 20, 2026
Pedestrian dies after early morning crash on GW Parkway
Officers responded to the crash around 4 a.m. after receiving a report of a pedestrian who had been hit on the parkway.
June 20, 2026
Drowning deaths among young children rise as pediatricians urge stronger water safety measures
Dr. Alicia Bazzano said drowning deaths among young children increased significantly between 2019 and 2022, prompting the American Academy of Pediatrics to update its drowning prevention guidance.
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