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April 24, 2026
Medical tech indicted for 1st-degree murder in death of philanthropist at Potomac assisted living facility
Court records show a Montgomery County, Maryland grand jury indicted James on April 16. On Friday morning, a circuit court judge is expected to set a trial date.
April 24, 2026
Thousands of federal jobs could leave Maryland while lawmakers vow to fight plan
The Agricultural Research Service plans to close down the 6,500-acre Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, which has a long history in rural Prince George's County.
April 24, 2026
National Mall carousel returns after nearly 3-year refurbishment
The carousel at the National Mall has finally returned from being refurbished. After nearly three years away, it will welcome visitors back beginning Friday morning.
April 24, 2026
A DC chef is the first James Beard Award finalist from his country — and he got there via 7-Eleven
If you’ve stopped in to eat at either Daru or Tapori, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to know that Chef Suresh Sundas was recently named a finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s best chef in the mid-Atlantic region.
April 24, 2026
How will DC’s next mayor deal with President Trump?
D.C. Democratic candidates for mayor detailed how they would navigate relations with President Trump and Congress.
April 24, 2026
Why DC is offering e-bikes to help workers make faster, environmentally friendly deliveries
The yearlong initiative is being funded through the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator’s City Climate Innovation Challenge Program. It aims to make food deliveries more sustainable and encourage alternatives to scooters or cars.
April 24, 2026
Police to parents: Pay attention to laws on dirt bike licensing and operation
Montgomery County Police say they got multiple calls about a group of teenagers on e-bikes and dirt bikes near Arlington Road and Bethesda Avenue.
April 23, 2026
Built in Greenbelt, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope prepares to map the universe
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, is now complete after more than a decade of development. It's waiting to be shipped to Kennedy Space Center from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
April 23, 2026
DC man charged with killing young mother identified, held in jail
There will be no bond for Hakeem Jones, the D.C. man charged in the murder of a woman in Northwest. The case involves a 2-year-old child and video footage.
April 23, 2026
Wall of 20,000 teddy bears has heartbreaking message on National Mall 
Teddy bears normally bring smiles to faces old and young, but on the National Mall on Thursday, there was a display of 20,000 bears that had a heartbreaking message.
April 23, 2026
Bus fire blankets part of Downtown DC in dark plume of smoke
A bus that caught fire Thursday evening caused a plume of heavy black smoke to cover part of Downtown D.C.
April 23, 2026
Go on a scavenger hunt through Maryland to celebrate America’s 250th
Anyone itching for adventure in Maryland has a great opportunity, whether you're on your own or want to bring the whole family along.
April 23, 2026
Metro board gives green light to plan to fully automate Red Line
Metro's Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a budget that calls for full automation of the system’s oldest line, the Red Line.
April 23, 2026
Tidal Basin fully reopened after sea wall restoration
A project that the D.C. area has been following closely has finally wrapped up. Visitors are now allowed to walk the entire edge of the Tidal Basin after fencing was removed this week blocking a significant portion.
April 23, 2026
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