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Drivers seeing high toll rates for I-66 express lanes
How much are you willing to pay to get around traffic? This week along the I-66 express lanes outside the Beltway in Northern Virginia, the tolls have been som…
Alexandria man confesses to killing missing neighbor, police say
A man who went missing in Alexandria, Virginia, was found dead in his neighbor’s closet, police say. Investigators said the suspect immediately confessed to ki…
Elementary school in Prince George's Co. closes after dozens of students, staff get sick
An elementary school in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is closed for the rest of the week after 48 students and 16 staff members got sick. School officials …
‘Data will be turned off within 48 hours:' Alexandria to exit Flock camera program
Alexandria will stop using Flock cameras by Friday, city officials said at a council meeting Tuesday. Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire said he sent a no…
Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after fleeing Brazil
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami on Wednesday, after he refused to concede to President Luiz Inácio L…
Feds warn of crypto scam that uses fake dating websites
Crypto scammers are always evolving, and federal officials are warning of a new scheme that scammers are using to steal the currency in your crypto wallet, con…
Grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony
A federal grand jury Tuesday declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson — the former White House aide turned star witness against President Donald Trump — on crimin…
Sculpture at DC's former ‘Dave Thomas Circle' honors Mamie ‘Peanut' Johnson
Florida Avenue and New York Avenue in Northeast D.C. was the site of “Dave Thomas Circle” – an intersection with a Wendy’s in its center. The traffic backups w…
Blood found in saw likely was Mamta Kafle's, forensics pro testifies
Blood found in a reciprocating saw is likely to be Mamta Kafle’s, a forensics professional testified Tuesday, as Kafle’s husband, Naresh Bhatt, stands accused …
National Harbor Sphere: Prince George's Co. Council gives final vote of approval
The National Harbor skyline could soon be in for a drastic change. The Prince George’s County Council has approved the proposed Sphere venue, clearing a major …
Trump says East Potomac Park will close Nov. 15 as judge orders stop to tree-cutting
A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capi…
Authorities search for convicted killer who escaped a Tennessee prison
A man serving a life sentence for killing his co-worker four years ago has escaped from a prison in northwest Tennessee by slipping through a fence, authoritie…
Jay-Z will perform Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show live from Los Angeles
This is a public service announcement … Jay-Z is performing the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. The NFL, Apple Music and the rap mogul announced the news on Mond…
Prince George's County cracks down on illegal street vending
The Prince George’s County Council passed a bill Monday to crack down on illegal vending. Those who repeatedly break the rules could be hit with thousands of d…
James Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administration
Federal prosecutors have charged former FBI Director James Comey with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit national defense …
Arlington increases EV charging costs
Drivers might get a shock the next time they head to an electric vehicle charging station in Arlington. The Arlington County Board just approved a major increa…
When Caregiving Changes Your Relationships
The following content is created in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. It does not reflect the work or opinions of the NBC Washington editorial staff. Click h…
Halloween and Daylight Saving Time align in 2026: What to know
You may not know it, but 2026 is a unique year for Halloween and daylight saving time. Not only does Halloween fall on a Saturday this year, but daylight savin…