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August 7, 2026
Fedlandia’s future: DC sees opportunity in SW federal core, but redevelopment could take decades
The vision for Southwest D.C.'s federal office district, an area about the size of downtown that's sometimes called "Fedlandia," is starting to come into focus.
August 7, 2026
Fairfax Co. student launches app to help neurodivergent job seekers
Navya Tuteja, a rising senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, created a free artificial intelligence tool that assists neurodivergent job seekers.
August 7, 2026
How AI is being used at NFL stadiums this year
Pervista AI, based in Prince George's County, Maryland, is providing enhanced security at Northwest Stadium in Landover and at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
August 7, 2026
Back-to-school checklist aims to make first day easier for DC families
The countdown to the first day of school comes with a long to-do list, so D.C. schools are trying to make the transition easier with a new back‑to‑school checklist.
August 7, 2026
What’s changing in DC-area school districts this fall?
From bell-to-bell cellphone bans and AI-powered security cameras to new grading rules and bus-tracking apps, students across the D.C. region will return to classrooms with plenty of changes waiting for them.
August 7, 2026
Why women in their 80s are making noise on a DC street corner every night
It’s not easy for 88-year-old Sue HartDegen to leave her senior living apartment at Thomas Circle in Northwest D.C., but with her oxygen, a "Free DC" sign and two stainless steel pot lids in tow, she steadies herself with her walker and makes her way to a nearby street corner to make some noise.
August 6, 2026
Montgomery County faces legal challenges over gun law, including one from synagogue
Montgomery County is defending its gun law against three lawsuits, including challenges from the U.S. Justice Department and a Silver Spring synagogue.
August 6, 2026
FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump’s false and misleading claims about the Reflecting Pool
In April, President Donald Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was being renovated to address long-standing cosmetic and structural issues.
August 6, 2026
Heavy rain, gusty winds hit DC area Thursday evening
Heavy rain is moving through parts of the D.C. region Thursday evening, creating a soggy evening commute along several major highways.
August 6, 2026
Virginia Gov. Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is stepping directly into the regulatory fight over the proposed sale of Dominion Energy to Florida-based NextEra Energy.
August 6, 2026
2nd beaver tests positive for rabies in Maryland state park
Maryland wildlife officials have closed more areas around Hunting Creek Lake after a 19-year-old fisherman was bitten on the ankle by a beaver Wednesday morning near the South Beach Day Use Area.
August 6, 2026
Ocean City signs auction lets beach lovers bring home a piece of history
For many people in the D.C. region, summer memories include family trips to Ocean City, Maryland. Now, some of those memories are up for grabs.
August 6, 2026
‘Tragic and painful loss’: Virginia man fatally struck by 13-year-old in stolen car was a father of 5
The Virginia man killed Tuesday when a car driven by a 13-year-old collided with his car in Germantown was a father of five and mechanical engineer commuting to his job at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg.
August 6, 2026
DC road closures, parking restrictions in effect for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
If you're planning on driving in the D.C. area in the next few weeks, you're going to run into some street closures and parking restrictions for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
August 6, 2026
Another delay in case of Maryland mother accused of murdering her children
Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy argued that prosecutors had the motion for mere hours before the scheduled hearing and requested several days to review the dozens of documents.
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