5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (316+ words) LOCAL ALERT: Saying it's on "sacred ground," Virginia Rep. Don Beyer is seeking to block President Trump's proposed triumphal arch. March 25, 2026, 5:57 AM This week, the Maryland State Highway Administration is rolling out its yearly “Operation Clean Sweep,” a weeklong program…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (228+ words) The Washington Post The American Rivers report comes in the wake of a spill of 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the D.C.-area waterway. The Potomac River, the iconic waterway that serves as a backdrop to countless images of D.C., tops…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (732+ words) The nonprofit American Rivers ranked the Potomac River at No. 1 on this year’s most endangered list. Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas explains what’s going on with the Potomac. Rivers around the United States are under growing strain from pollution,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (502+ words) March 31, 2026, 1:53 PM The Potomac River basin is home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world, which could contribute to a shortage of drinking water from the Potomac — the primary, and in some cases, sole source of potable…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (469+ words) April 17, 2026, 2:22 PM The D.C. region is heading into summer with rivers at near-record low levels and a growing risk of water shortages, according to water supply experts and the latest drought data. The U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows 31% of the region…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (664+ words) SPORTS ALERT: Washington Capitals eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention April 7, 2026, 6:10 AM They have been taking a long winter nap, and Maryland’s black bears are waking up hungry. That’s why Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is urging people to keep…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (415+ words) April 2, 2026, 4:44 AM D.C. is launching an aggressive spring cleanup effort aimed at improving infrastructure, beautifying neighborhoods and reducing the city’s growing rat population. The 10th annual spring cleanup is now underway. On Wednesday, city leaders announced plans to resurface roads, repair sidewalks…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (363+ words) The cold weather could actually be keeping E. coli and other bacteria in the Potomac River from the raw sewage spill alive longer by slowing the natural cleansing process. Another factor that can keep the bacteria from breaking down naturally is…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (414+ words) Dan Ronan | [email protected] February 2, 2026, 10:53 PM The water that comes out of your faucet may taste slightly saltier than usual in the coming weeks. WSSC Water said salt used on roads and sidewalks during the recent snowstorm will eventually wash into…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (99+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Shaggy, sharp-clawed species has powerful lungs that can inhale insects. Two sloth…...