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…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (470+ words) About 600,000 mosquitoes are being released across the Washington DC area this summer to help reduce local mosquito populations. Only male mosquitoes – infected with the naturally occurring bacteria Wolbachia – are released. They don't bite humans, and the bacteria they carry prevents…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (952+ words) Virginia, the world’s largest data center hub, has released a long-delayed study that examined the state’s eastern region groundwater supply and the resource-hungry industry’s possible impact on it, finding declines are likely in a critical aquifer due to population growth…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (254+ words) Alexandria will soon become the first city in Virginia to ban gas-powered leaf blowers or leaf vacuums. Starting this November, nobody in the city — from homeowners to landscapers — will be allowed to clear their leaves with a gas blower. It’ll…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (897+ words) July 18, 2026, 8:00 PM This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters. A handful of environmental groups, and at least one legislator, are raising alarm about proposed changes to Maryland’s building…...

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…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (112+ 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. Experts explain why there are more and how to treat yourself if…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (353+ words) May 11, 2026, 6:09 AM Despite the very cold weather earlier this year, don’t expect relief from mosquitoes in the D.C. area. University of Maryland professor emeritus and entomologist Mike Raupp, known as the Bug Guy, said the cold and snow didn’t make…...

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…...

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…...