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Summer ending with slime and stings from jellyfish swarms
2+ week, 1+ day ago (86+ 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. The “perfect storm” of conditions exist for jellyfish to thrive along Atlantic…...
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…...
‘So many tears’: 252-year-old family farm threatened by proposed high-voltage line – NBC4 Washington
4+ week, 2+ day ago (495+ words) Communities throughout the region are fighting back against a massive, high-voltage transmission line project that could crosscut historic farms, cemeteries, neighborhoods and rivers. Northern Virginia Bureau reporter Drew Wilder went to Clarke County, where families say the proposed lines would…...
Climate groups concerned by proposed Maryland building code
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…...
Officials raise concerns about rare documents' environment in Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (491+ words) Some officials are worried that important documents aren’t being properly preserved in the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports. A local D.C. reporter got a tip that rare copies of two of the nation’s most important documents were…...
Fish turn up dead in Potomac River after heatwave
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (217+ words) WEATHER ALERT: Flood Warnings issued throughout DC region SPORTS ALERT: US eliminated from World Cup tournament after falling to Belgium 4-1 July 7, 2026, 3:57 AM The Maryland Department of the Environment is investigating a large number of fish deaths in the Potomac River,…...
Virginia braces for possible water restrictions due to drought
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (316+ words) Is your sunscreen handy? Air conditioner working alright? The extreme heat is coming this week, and if you want to try to fry an egg on the pavement, go ahead — but be mindful of how much water you use to…...
You're Driving Over an Active Sewer in Washington, DC
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (50+ words) Before it was Constitution Avenue, this was part of Washington's canal system. It became a public health disaster—and still serves as a sewer today. Before it was Constitution Avenue, this was part of Washington's canal system. It became a…...
Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) June 3, 2026, 5:24 PM Several buoys have been deployed in the Potomac, Anacostia and Shenandoah rivers that will capture important data on water quality and upload it to the internet. That might sound routine, but a new dashboard launched Wednesday will let…...
‘Mattresses all over the place’: Maryland begins yearly operation to clean state highways
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…...