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Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in 8-player deal: Reports
8+ min ago (258+ words) The Washington Wizards landed big man Anthony Davis in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. Just over a year after being traded to Dallas for Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly dealt Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards as…...
Officials amplify warnings of falling ice
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (175+ words) Ice across the D.C. region is tumbling down. That was the case Tuesday afternoon at Shepherd Elementary in Northwest D.C., where falling ice crushed multiple vehicles in the school's parking lot " a scary reminder of just how serious things could have been…...
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn launches another run for Congress in Maryland
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (604+ words) Former U.S. Capitol Police officers Harry Dunn, center, Winston Pingeon, left, and Brendan Ballou, former Department of Justice prosecutor, arrive for the House Democrats hearing marking the five year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol, in the Capitol Visitor…...
Boy hurt after firing gun in Anne Arundel County elementary school
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (217+ words) A boy fired a gun inside a Maryland elementary school classroom Wednesday morning, injuring his hand, police say. The gun went off just before 8:30 a.m. at Freetown Elementary School in Anne Arundel County, police said. The boy's hand was hurt when…...
Prince George's County Council member Wala Blegay announces run for Congress
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (381+ words) The at-large Prince Georges" County Council member said she wants to make health care more affordable and support federal workers in the region. Prince George's County, Maryland, lawmaker Wala Blegay announced Wednesday she's running for Congress. The at-large council member…...
Meet the Team USA athletes with ties to the DMV area
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (160+ words) Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Among the Olympians representing the U.S., nine have lived in the DMV at one point or another. From Fairfax to Baltimore, local athletes have sled and skated their way to the…...
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (413+ words) The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism's most legendary brands. The troubled Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its sports department…...
‘Cruel': Artist, former employee upset by Kennedy Center changes
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (430+ words) The Trump administration's sudden decision to close the Kennedy Center for renovations confused and disappointed some who have worked with the cultural institution in the past. D.C. artist Philippa Hughes brings together people with different political viewpoints for dinner and was…...
Anacostia River contamination concerns come as snow piles grow
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (368+ words) As D.C. scoops up snow and ice to clear streets and dumps much of it on mounds in four parking lots around the city, concerns are raised about the environmental impact on local waterways. Construction vehicles dump the snow into large…...
Don't walk on the icy Potomac River. If you fall in, here's how fast hypothermia sets in
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (267+ words) First responders are cautioning people to stay off frozen-over waterways including the Potomac River. News4s Joseph Olmo reports. Icy temperatures continue, and walking on ice can be just as dangerous as playing with fire. Several people were caught on camera walking…...