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Rail junction south of Union Station to shut down for 9 days in October, impacting Amtrak and VRE service
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (499+ words) August 25, 2026, 3:58 PM If you’re taking the train between D.C. and Virginia in October, expect some major changes. Amtrak is planning a nine-day shutdown of A-Interlocking, a critical rail junction in the First Street Tunnel just south of Union Station. Every…...
Back to school: Montgomery Co. superintendent looks ahead to new academic year
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (364+ words) August 25, 2026, 5:50 AM This article is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor spoke with WTOP about the challenges and triumphs ahead for the school system. What are…...
DC???s delegate candidate plans to target federal lawmakers challenging the city???s autonomy
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (814+ words) August 24, 2026, 5:43 PM Robert White Jr., the Democratic nominee to be the district’s sole delegate to Congress, unveiled the “Defend DC” mobilization effort, which he said will recruit, train and transport city residents and supporters to canvass for candidates who support…...
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (592+ words) August 24, 2026, 1:29 PM An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer fired over social media posts about violent white men following last year’s killing of Charlie Kirk. The ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have…...
Maryland Zoo???s lone female elephant moving as facility transitions to all-male herd
2+ day, 34+ min ago (228+ words) August 23, 2026, 5:22 PM The Maryland Zoo is preparing to say goodbye to its only female African elephant as it changes to an all-male herd. Felix, a 43-year-old elephant who has lived at the Baltimore zoo for 19 years, will move to another…...
???My concerns are more for our service members???: Former Stars and Stripes editor on his and other firings
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (379+ words) FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX: Today's auto race in DC is the latest of President Trump’s celebrations to mark America’s 250th birthday August 23, 2026, 11:25 AM One of the Stars and Stripes staffers fired by the Pentagon said changes at the military newspaper could threaten…...
PHOTOS: Freedom 250 Grand Prix attracts thousands to nation???s capital
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (81+ words) Check out photos from the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the District, as part of America’s 250 birthday celebrations. August 22, 2026, 6:29 PM Thousands are coming to the District on Sunday to watch racers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, as part of…...
Clear bags only, TSA-style screening and what to know ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (367+ words) August 22, 2026, 3:36 PM The U.S. Secret Service wants those heading to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix what to expect when they go through the security checkpoints Sunday. Tara McLeese, special agent in charge of the Secret Service Washington Field Office, told WTOP that…...
Bat and skunk test positive for rabies in Charles Co., following 2 rabid beaver attacks
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (169+ words) August 22, 2026, 8:03 AM Two animals in Charles County, Maryland, have tested positive for rabies, according to the county’s health department. A bat and a skunk were both found to have the disease and the health department is warning area residents to…...
Driver dead after Prince George???s Co. Police officer shoots him in Camp Springs
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (169+ words) August 22, 2026, 9:47 AM Authorities are investigating after a shooting involving a police officer in Prince George’s County, Maryland. It started after 11:30 p.m. last night, when officers saw a pair of cars drive down Reamy Drive near Suitland Road and Randolph Road…...