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55+ min ago (263+ words) A Safeway's basement flooded after its sprinkler system went off after a fire on Wednesday. News4's Juliana Valencia reports. Almost 1,000 people are without power after the basement of a Safeway grocery store in Wheaton, Maryland, flooded Wednesday, according to officials. Montgomery County Fire crews responded to a call to a Safeway located on 11201 Georgia Avenue at 1:30 p.m. due to massive flooding. At one point, there was 300,000 gallons of water in the basement, according to the fire department. Fire crews pumped water out of the building and people in the building, including the apartment building above the store, were told to evacuate. Buses were brought to the scene to use as warming centers. Police were on the scene Wednesday to control traffic after the traffic lights went out. As of Thursday morning, the apartment building was still without power as the county…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (272+ words) December 4, 2025, 3:43 AM Making friends with an apex predator is never easy " especially when that predator is one of the National Zoo's Great Cats. In today's episode of "Matt About Town," we're trying our best to win over the hearts of three ferocious, furry newcomers: the Canadian lynx brothers! Meet Yukon, Jasper and Rocky. The teenage cats, each about 1-and-a-half-years-old, arrived back in September of this year, and are still getting used to their new environment. The zoo is temporarily housing the brothers to free up space at other zoos across the country and around the world who breed lynx. The Canadian lynx is considered endangered, despite some of the more remote tundra climates they reside in. During our afternoon as animal keeper apprentices, we spent some time in the lynx enclosure, putting out toys, feeding the cats lunch and bonding…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (148+ words) Washington, D.C., in the United States, has rolled out the red carpet for the FIFA World Cup Trophy as it makes a highly anticipated tour of the US capital. The iconic trophy's arrival precedes the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for Friday, 5th December. The football's most coveted prize was unveiled at the esteemed John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand, alongside FIFA representatives, greeted the media for an exclusive preview of the draw hall. The former England captain expressed his immense pride and excitement as he prepares to co-conduct the historic 48-team Final Draw with acclaimed broadcaster Samantha Johnson. The event promises a star-studded affair, with draw assistants including sporting giants Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge, and Shaquille O'Neal. Eli Manning will add further celebrity as the red carpet host....

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (295+ words) News4s Megan McGrath has a preview of the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. The National Christmas Tree, adorned with thousands of lights and unique decorations on the White House Ellipse, will be lit on Thursday night " and longtime Washingtonians know that means road closures in downtown D.C.! See a full list below. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expected to light the tree, a 35-foot spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia. The Beach Boys, Alana Springsteen and Brett Young are among those set to perform at a ceremony near the White House. Tickets for the in-person ceremony are sold out. You can also watch the tree lighting on the Great American Family network on Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. If you were able to get a ticket through the lottery, dress in your warmest layers and consider…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (441+ words) Good morning. Cloudy this morning, then clear with gusty winds this afternoon and a high around 44. An unremarkable day! A low near 24 overnight. The Wizards host Boston tonight. You can find me on Bluesky, I'm @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there's a link to my email address below. Mark O'Connor and Maggie O'Connor, "The Holly and the Ivy." The O'Connors will bring their "An Appalachian Christmas" show to the Barns at Wolf Trap tonight. " The festive season is upon us. In our Ultimate Guide to Happier Holidays, you'll find: " Holiday tips from radio host Chilli Amar, professional decorator Nadine Araji, and mall Santa Mike Graham. " A trip to Jeff's Christmas Light Show Spectacular in Maryland and what it's like to live on a street known for its over-the-top Christmas displays. A guide to all the holiday lighting ceremonies and a guide…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago (477+ words) WASHINGTON " Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter has joined the Washington Spirit as the National Women's Soccer League team's president of soccer operations, the Spirit announced Wednesday. Carter steps into the role at a crucial moment as the Spirit works to re-sign star forward Trinity Rodman, who is a free agent and has been getting attention from teams overseas. Carter, a former goalkeeper for the Houston Dash, was with the Pride for three years, during which time the team won an NWSL title and acquired such dynamic players as Barbra Banda and Lizbeth Ovalle. Carter left Orlando last month. The Spirit also announced that Nathan Minion was named general manager on a permanent basis. Minion has served as GM since Mark Krikorian left the team in March. The Spirit finished 12-6-8 this season, second in the league standings to the…...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago (293+ words) SILVER SPRING, Md. " Roughly 1,000 people and pets were forced out of their apartments Wednesday afternoon after a burst pipe caused flooding, power outages and road closures. A spokesperson for the fire department says there is no timeline for when those living at the apartment complex in Wheaton can return to their homes." Fire and rescue crews spent several hours at the Arrive Wheaton apartments responding to what was first reported as a water issue. According to Pete Piringer, a spokesperson with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, crews first got to the scene in the 11200 block of Georgia Avenue in downtown Wheaton of "around 11:30 Wednesday morning. Once on scene, crews found an estimated 300,000 gallons of water in a sub basement from a broken water pipe on the property. The flooding caused significant utility issues, but the flooding was contained in to…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago (1778+ words) The last real party I threw was in 2019, back when I'd sometimes have odd groupings of women over to my tiny New York apartment. At that final one'after everyone was fumbling and drunk, overheated from proximity'I cracked a kitchen window so that one of my friends could smoke, and we all clustered around her [] The post I Invited Sally Quinn to Judge My Dinner Party first appeared on Washingtonian. The last real party I threw was in 2019, back when I'd sometimes have odd groupings of women over to my tiny New York apartment. At that final one'after everyone was fumbling and drunk, overheated from proximity'I cracked a kitchen window so that one of my friends could smoke, and we all clustered around her to feel the air. There was such joy in bundling together like that. I made a new…...

5+ hour, 46+ min ago (287+ words) December 4, 2025, 4:00 AM Prince George's County State's Attorney Tara Jackson hosted a public safety roundtable discussion at Prince George's Community College on Wednesday night in Maryland, addressing a number of concerns involving crime in the county. The event was scheduled weeks before a'brazen midday murder inside the food court of the MGM National Harbor Casino, but it was a top concern on the agenda. "Overall crime is down year over year," Jackson said. "But when you have tragedies like that occur, it's kind of hard to talk about the fact that crime is down." Jackson declined to comment on the ongoing investigation, but said her office is working closely with police. "I have every confidence that the police department is going to bring closure to this case and that we're going to be able to hold that person responsible," she said....

7+ hour, 30+ min ago (346+ words) The Prince William County School Board is expected to vote Wednesday night whether to increase the teacher workday by 30 minutes without any adjustment to compensation. The change would impact every public school teacher in the county, extending their shifts from seven hours to seven-and-a-half hours. "Adding 30 minutes to the teacher workday without additional pay is, in effect, a pay cut," said one teacher testified at a School Board meeting the week before Thanksgiving. The proposal has drawn the attention and opposition from the statewide education association that represents K-12 educators. "There's not another profession that would take a 30-minute adjustment to workday without additional compensation," said Carol Bauer of the Virginia Education Association. "So, that's something that should be considered. No other profession would accept this without corresponding pay increase." Some on the school board disagree. There are only two school…...