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Why experts say every boxwood owner should be watching for this invasive pest – WTOP News
2+ week, 5+ day ago (568+ words) More counties in Maryland have been put on notice about an invasive moth that can quickly kill one of the most popular plants in the D.C. region. The box tree moth loves, not surprisingly, based on its name, boxwoods, and it’s…...
Question on the menu: DC voters to decide whether to ban foie gras
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (384+ words) The problem is not what’s being served, but how it’s made. News4’s Aimee Cho reports. It’s been a busy few months for a duck named Olivia Gray. She and her human, Meghan Hill, have been traveling around D.C., trying…...
DC bottle bill: Costs, recycling and what worries business owner – NBC4 Washington
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (520+ words) Community members participated in a round table discussion about the pros and cons of the bill, which people worry could create new costs for sellers and consumers. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports. A bottle of water or a can of soda…...
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (531+ words) February 15, 2026 / 9:27 AM EST / CBS News Spend some time staring at the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware," and you can't miss the ice. It's everywhere. Cold weather became part of Washington's military strategy, says Alex Robb, an educator at Washington…...
Indian American scientist works to keep 420 Fairfax parks healthy
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (307+ words) Torsha Bhattacharya is an Indian American scientist, nature lover and the director of stewardship for the Fairfax County Park Authority. Her job is to ensure the 420 Fairfax County parks remain healthy for future generations. She focuses every day on conserving…...
New study tells us what’s up with what’s going down with the sinking Chesapeake Bay
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (377+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] February 10, 2026, 6:40 AM It has long been known that the Chesapeake Bay region is sinking, and an extensive new study led by Virginia Tech now details how fast, with rates that vary widely. The Virginia Tech study highlights…...
Amid ‘constant' data center noise, Sterling residents also worry about health impact
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (624+ words) Residents are already upset about constant noise, but now an environmental study shows emissions could also be a concern. News4’s Julie Carey reports. Residents of a Sterling neighborhood already are upset about constant data center noise — and now they have…...
More than 50,000 bees removed from side of Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (236+ words) A beekeeper removes more than 50,000 bees from the side of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery on Friday, April 10, 2026. What's that buzzing noise above the entrance to the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery? That's not the setup to a joke — it's why a beekeeper…...
Washington DC deploying rat birth control in $130k pest control plan
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) Washington D.C. is trying to tackle its rat problem by distributing liquid birth control in some of its most infested areas. The people of Washington D.C. have been voicing concerns over the amount of rats in the city. Adams Morgan, a neighborhood…...
To win its fight against rats, D.C. turns to birth control – again
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) The Washington Post The pilot program will cost about $130,000 and also focus on improved trash disposal to combat rat infestations, starting in Adams Morgan. D.C. is doubling down on efforts to kill rats in some of its most infested neighborhoods by…...