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Missing University of Maryland student found safe, police say
12+ hour, 40+ min ago (586+ words) A missing University of Maryland (UMD) student was found safe on Wednesday, according to the University. After having its hopes dashed for a more ambitious deal last year in Brazil, the European Union is setting its sights low for next…...
Why Amtrak service will be disrupted in Washington DC for 9 days
1+ week, 3+ day ago (379+ words) Amtrak will temporarily shut down a section of its tracks just south of Washington DC's Union Station for nine days in October, disrupting train service between DC and Virginia. The outage will begin after service ends Friday, Oct. 16, and continue…...
Spokane Public Schools to host replacement levy town halls
1+ week, 2+ day ago (198+ words) Spokane Public Schools is hosting two town halls to discuss the replacement Educational Operations and Programs levy on the ballot this November. The first meeting will be at Shadle Park High School at 6 p.m. Tuesday, and the second will be at…...
16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (650+ words) As a new parent, I needed activities that were child-friendly but not child-centric. These spots did the trick. Support book accesss, testify about tech in schools, and more ways to get involved in D.C. this week. Live music, silent reading, fall…...
What to Do in the D.C. Area This Weekend (Oct. 8)
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (522+ words) Banned Books Week, author Barbara Kingsolver and the Swedish Embassy. Free performances of the puppet show “Tillie the Terrible Swede” are among the highlights when the Swedish Embassy hosts its annual Family Day on Saturday. (Cinna Vesterburg) October 7, 2026 05:15 a.m....
Troy Jackson calls for ICE to be disbanded during US Senate debate
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (112+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be disbanded Tuesday night during CBS13/FOX23's U.S. Senate debate. When he had previously been running for governor, Jackson vowed to stand up to Immigration and Customs…...
DC Council passes bills to fund Metro upgrades, new bus line for RFK Stadium
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) A worker was rescued several hours after a trench collapse in Potomac, Maryland; the D.C. Council passed bills to fund Metro upgrades and a bus line; and more top headlines. WASHINGTON - The D.C. Council passed several emergency bills Tuesday to fund transit…...
Three major celebrations refresh Washington, DC cultural appeal
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (391+ words) Washington, DC is heading into fall with a major cultural refresh, as three of the capital’s leading institutions unveil new experiences or complete long-running transformations, reinforcing the city’s appeal for arts and culture travelers. The timing is especially significant for…...
Arlington Awarded $2 Million For Housing And Infrastructure Projects
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (553+ words) ARLINGTON, MA — The town has received six grants totaling more than $2 million through the state's Community One Stop for Growth program, according to an announcement made by Arlington officials. The $2,048,413 in funding will support several projects related to affordable housing,…...
D.C. Council approves $305M for Metro, bus upgrades near RFK Stadium site
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (123+ words) The Washington Post The council also passed a bill that allows businesses and other organizations to pay for off-duty parking enforcement officers to target trouble spots. The D.C. Council on Tuesday approved $305 million to help upgrade a Metro station and make…...