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Back to school: Hear from Frederick County Public Schools superintendent
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (290+ words) August 19, 2026, 4:30 AM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent Sarah Sirgo spoke with WTOP about challenges and triumphs for the Maryland school system. What are you…...
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10+ hour, 14+ min ago (270+ words) The National Park Service proposed giving control of the D.C. Armory campus to the District government as the National Guard plans to move out due to construction of the new football stadium across the street. News4’s Mark Segraves reports. The 10-acre…...
Pennsylvania Avenue becomes an IndyCar track in DC
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (158+ words) Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., has been transformed into a 1.7-mile IndyCar racetrack for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, set to take place this weekend. Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., has been transformed into a racetrack as the city prepares to host the…...
Community raises nearly $30K for family of Spotsylvania firefighter who drowned
12+ hour, 42+ min ago (215+ words) An entire community is heartbroken and working to support the family of 24-year-old Mason Fercovic-Ortegel, a Spotsylvania County Firefighter who drowned in Lake Anna on Thursday. News4 spoke with Spotsylvania County's fire chief and the sheriff's office by phone, and details…...
???We learned a lot from our from last year???: Prince George???s schools focus on smoother bus rides
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (481+ words) August 18, 2026, 2:59 PM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Officials with Prince George’s County Public Schools said this school year won’t be a repeat of the start of last year, when school buses arrived late for some…...
Judge orders release of woman charged with vandalism of World War II Memorial
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (178+ words) A federal judge in Washington ruled Tuesday that Melissa L. Farris, the woman facing felony charges in connection with damage done to the World War II Memorial, will remain free, but under strict conditions, while her case proceeds. The Aug. 13 vandalism…...
Justice Department pushes to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
17+ hour ago (487+ words) In court documents, the federal judge in Tennessee called the case “vindictive,” “selective” and “in violation of the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.” News4’s Jackie Bensen reports. The Justice Department is pushing to revive criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia,…...
Judge says paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump's plans
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (371+ words) A federal district judge said Tuesday that paint tests on a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House can go ahead, advancing President Donald Trump's plans to add a new coat of white paint to the Eisenhower Executive…...
Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump???s makeover plans for now
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (333+ words) August 18, 2026, 11:39 AM Trump has suggested the massive building be painted as part of his push to remake and beautify the nation’s capital. Planners said the paint job would cost at least $7.5 million. The proposal to paint the building has alarmed…...
5 people hit and killed in pedestrian crashes in DC area within days
18+ hour, 31+ min ago (390+ words) Over the course of just 24 hours this weekend, four people walking along different roads in the DMV were hit and killed by vehicles. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports. It’s been a devastating few days for several families in the D.C....