- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...ress-in-maryland/4054574/Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer who was on duty during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot that interrupted Congress certification of the 2020 presidential vote, announced Wednesday that he is running for Congress again in Maryland. Dunn, a Democrat, announced Wednesday that he is jumping into the race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer in Maryland’s ...Posted 57 minutes 47 seconds ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...s-of-falling-ice/4054586/Ice across the D.C. region is tumbling down. That was the case Tuesday afternoon at Shepherd Elementary in Northwest D.C., where falling ice crushed multiple vehicles in the schools parking lot a scary reminder of just how serious things could have been if people were inside those cars. That’s a perfect example. I mean, if that material could ...Posted 57 minutes 47 seconds ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...rds-mascot-g-wiz/4054521/Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes received a one-game suspension on Wednesday for pushing the Washington Wizards’ mascot before a game last week. Hayes pushed the mascot G-Wiz during pre-game introductions ahead of the Lakers 142-111 win on Friday. Hayes had 10 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal off the bench. He will serve the ...Posted 1 hour 8 minutes ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/nba...ny-davis-wizards/4054465/Just over a year after being traded to Dallas for Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly dealt Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards as part of an eight-player deal, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting the Mavericks are sending the 10-time All-Star to Washington along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and ...Posted 2 hours 32 minutes ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...leads-not-guilty/4054505/The man accused of fatally shooting a National Guard member and seriously wounding another in Washington, D.C., was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was shot during the Nov. 26 attack, entered the courtroom in a wheelchair and an orange jumpsuit. He pleaded not guilty to one count of first-degree ...Posted 2 hours 32 minutes ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...lementary-school/4054414/A boy fired a gun inside a Maryland elementary school classroom Wednesday morning, injuring his hand, police say. The gun went off just before 8:30 a.m. at Freetown Elementary School in Anne Arundel County, police said. The boy’s hand was hurt when the weapon discharged, but police did not say iwhether a bullet struck the boy’s hand. Police said ...Posted 4 hours 17 minutes ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...run-for-congress/4054270/Prince George’s County, Maryland, lawmaker Wala Blegay announced Wednesday she’s running for Congress. The at-large council member is vying for the 5th congressional district seat that will be open once Rep. Steny Hoyer retires at the end of his term. Hoyer is the longest-serving Democrat in Congress. Blegay spoke to a crowd full of supporters at ...Posted 4 hours 59 minutes ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...s-being-laid-off/4054219/The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism’s most legendary brands. The troubled Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were ...Posted 7 hours 19 minutes ago - 02/04/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...cerns-snow-piles/4054003/As D.C. scoops up snow and ice to clear streets and dumps much of it on mounds in four parking lots around the city, concerns are raised about the environmental impact on local waterways. Construction vehicles dump the snow into large trucks that take it to parking lots at Carter Barron Amphitheater near Rock Creek Park, the old United Medical Center and ...Posted 20 hours 47 minutes ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...x-county-shelter/4053955/A hot meal on a cold day is just one of many ways FACETS provides for people seeking refugeat Fairfax Countys Baileys Crossroads Community Shelter. This shelter typically serves 18 people in whats known as permanent supportive housing and about 52 overnight guests. But when the snow and sleet came and temperatures plunged, dozens more came through the ...Posted 22 hours 34 minutes ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...r-heavy-snowfall/4053785/A church congregation in Fairfax County has no place to worship after the roof of the church collapsed as the region continues to cope with snow and ice. The roof collapse occurred at St. George Tigrai Orthodox Tewahdo Church in the Mount Vernon area, near Richmond Highway. Video from Chopper4 shows the damage. Preliminarily, the county fire ...Posted 23 hours 6 minutes ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...er-7-days-closed/4053910/Prince Georges County Public Schools (PGCPS) says it will open on a 2-hour delay Wednesday. Emergency personnel should still report to work on time and food services will be serving breakfast, according to the PGCPS website. So far, the system has used eight snow days, but only five are built into the school calendar. Makeup days will be discussed at ...Posted 23 hours 16 minutes ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...-river-dangerous/4053610/Icy temperatures continue, and walking on ice can be just as dangerous as playing with fire. Several people were caught on camera walking on the icy Potomac River over the weekend, raising safety concerns. You know, its the same thing I did as a kid. You dont think about it. You see fun and you want to take part in it, said Richard Schaffer, master ...Posted 1 day 3 hours ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...irro-gun-dc-jail/4053574/U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor in D.C., is facing widespread criticism from conservatives after she said in a Fox News interview Monday that anyone who brings a gun into the nation’s capital would face jail time. “You bring a gun into the district, you mark my words, you’re going to jail,” Pirro said in the interview. ...Posted 1 day 4 hours ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/oly...ics-announcement/4053442/Lindsey Vonn says she will make her Olympic comeback at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games despite suffering a torn ACL. The 41-year-old American made the announcement at a press conference from Cortina, Italy, on Tuesday. “This is not, obviously, what I had hoped for,” Vonn said. “I’ve been working really hard to come into these Games in a much ...Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...-1st-in-25-years/4053393/An eagerly awaited Asian elephant calf has made her grand arrival at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The baby was born Feb. 2 at 1:15 a.m. after a 21-month gestation to parents Nhi Linh and Spike, the zoo announced. The calf appears healthy, alert and bright-eyed, tipping the scales at308pounds and measuring38.5 inchestall, zoo vets said. They also ...Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...rder-of-his-wife/4051868/Former IRS officer Brendan Banfield was found guilty in the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and a stranger, Joseph Ryan, after a bombshell trial that brought intense focus to the tragedy in the Banfields’ home in Fairfax County, Virginia. Prosecutors say Banfield plotted with the familys Brazilian au pair to lure Ryan to their home via a ...Posted 1 day 12 hours ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...-of-snow-removal/4053299/Exhaustion and frustration: Thats what many Montgomery County residents say theyve been feeling as they deal with still-unplowed streets and sidewalks. On Terrapin Road near Wheaton High School, neighbors say theres a leaking pipe somewhere on their street, which freezes and creates new ice every single night. One nearby daycare owner says he wishes ...Posted 1 day 17 hours ago - 02/03/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...ty-scam-maryland/4053234/The FBI dismantled scam call centers located in India that have been targeting hundreds of victims nationwide since 2022, stealing millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims by using sophisticated fraud schemes, officials said. At a news conference in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Monday, two people revealed how they fell victim to a Social Security scam ...Posted 1 day 21 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...-weather-related/4052931/As the region continues to dig out, it appears the frigid temperatures and heavy ice are responsible for as many as four deaths in the District. Even before the storm hit on Jan. 24, the likelihood of heavy ice and freezing cold had officials concerned the storm could be deadly, especially for those people experiencing homelessness. On Monday, D.C. ...Posted 1 day 21 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...ed-of-misconduct/4053128/Across the country, masked federal agents have faced scrutiny over what critics call an overreach of power and limited oversight. While many lawmakers have proposed bills calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to remove their masks during operations, one new piece of legislation is approaching the issue of transparency in a ...Posted 1 day 23 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...eld-murder-trial/4052675/What to KnowBrendan Banfield, a former IRS officer, isaccused of killing his wife, Christine Banfield, and a stranger, Joseph Ryan, at the Banfields’ home in Fairfax County, Virginia. Prosecutors say the killings were part of a calculated plan so Brendan could get Christine out of the picture and start a new life with his family’s au pair, Juliana Peres ...Posted 2 days 1 hour ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...residents-lifted/4052884/Millions of residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties can go back to normal water use after WSSC lifted the essential-water-request from last week. Officials said the water distribution system demand and pressure have been stabilized and water storage levels have returned to normal. Potomac and Patuxent Water Filtration Plants also continue ...Posted 2 days 4 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/ent...c-in-summer-2026/4052777/D.C., youll soon be able to see Noah Kahan in the season of the sweats. Kahan will perform at Nationals Park on July 22, 2026. D.C. is one of more than 20 stops on his summer tour promoting his upcoming album, The Great Divide, which is due out April 24. Tickets are set to go on sale next week, but fans will want to sign up for the Artist Presale ...Posted 2 days 6 hours ago - 02/02/26
- http://www.nbcwashington.com/new...brendan-banfield/4052733/This is a story we told in The 4Front, our free, deep-dive newsletter. Go here to sign up to get standout News4 stories sent right to your inbox. Northern Virginia jurors are about to decide whether to find a man guilty of murdering his wife and a stranger. Prosecutors say Brendan Banfield plotted with the familys Brazilian au pair to lure the man to ...Posted 2 days 7 hours ago - 02/02/26
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