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Could Your DASH Trip Change? Four Proposed Cuts Alexandria Riders Should Review

Alexandria DASH riders have until Nov. 10 to comment on proposed service cuts to four bus lines.

'Get my wife!' | Police officers pull woman from burning home in Fredericksburg, video shows

Fredericksburg police officers rescue a woman from a burning home in a dramatic caught-on-video incident.

Former Catholic Priest Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Student Nearly 50 Years Ago in Maryland

An 81-year-old former priest pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a Gilman School student in Baltimore decades ago.

Md. teen’s hotel death exposed broken foster care system, lawyers say

Attorneys say a Maryland teen's hotel death reveals systemic flaws in the state's foster care system.

Virginia voters split on 1% sales tax for school construction

Most Virginia localities rejected a 1% sales tax measure intended to fund local school construction.

Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.

Virginia regulators open hearings on the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra.

Talk to Tom: A Great Private Dining Room and Holiday Restaurant Picks

Critic Tom Sietsema answers dining queries, sharing holiday restaurant picks and private dining room advice.

The Spirit’s Greatest Strength This Postseason? A Healthy Trinity Rodman.

Healthy star Trinity Rodman powers the Washington Spirit heading into the NWSL postseason.

Arlington leaders want a say in the future of Waymo in Virginia and more headlines

A Virginia news roundup features Arlington's concerns over Waymo and regional election results.

Harford County pursues Penman in court, even as councilman prepares to exit job

Harford County appeals to Maryland's high court over Councilman Aaron Penman's seat, despite his imminent exit.

Hundreds of Homes, Retail Space, and Community Amenities Proposed for Watkins Mill Town Center: Phase II in Gaithersburg

Phase II of Watkins Mill Town Center in Gaithersburg proposes hundreds of homes, retail, and a daycare.

DC-area forecast: Warm with occasional showers today, then higher rain chances tonight

DC-area forecast calls for mild 70s with occasional showers today and higher rain chances tonight.

Road closures, parking restrictions planned for Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest in DC

Drivers should expect road closures and parking restrictions in Adams Morgan for the Fall PorchFest.

Political notes: Jawando transition, Black Caucus’ new director, Blueprint rallying

Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando names his transition team alongside other Maryland political moves.

What Maryland Democrats plan to do with their new congressional power

Maryland Democrats in Congress, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, prepare to exercise oversight and committee power.

Maryland’s Best Place to Live for 2026 Revealed in New Rankings

Damascus was ranked the No. 1 best place to live in Maryland in TownRatings' 2026 rankings.

‘Opportunity for partnership’: DC delegate-elect Robert White on working with Trump

D.C. Delegate-elect Robert White discusses working with Donald Trump while defending the District's interests.

What's next for DC? Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George begins transition

Following her general election victory, D.C. Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George begins planning her transition.

Prince George's County planning board to review Sphere site plan

Prince George's County planners will review detailed site plans for the proposed Sphere at National Harbor.

Halloween house party in Montgomery County brings focus back to short term rentals

A chaotic Halloween house party in Bethesda has renewed scrutiny on short-term rentals in Montgomery County.

Democratic takeover of Congress could reshape Trump's plans for DC, National Guard deployment and home rule

A Democratic shift in Congress could ease federal friction over D.C. home rule and National Guard deployments.

Construction for the Triumphal Arch could begin tomorrow

Construction on a proposed Triumphal Arch could begin shortly following an upcoming local vote.

Investor Group Moves to Buy Ireland’s Four P’s

An investor group is moving to purchase longtime Falls Church pub Ireland's Four Provinces.

Second indictment follows years of warnings about unlicensed senior homes

Maryland secures a second felony indictment against a man running unlicensed assisted living facilities.

Man charged after allegedly striking officer with rifle

A Texas man was charged after allegedly hitting a Montgomery County officer with a rifle during a stolen car probe.

Showers return Thursday morning, not a washout

Scattered Thursday morning showers across the DMV will yield to drier afternoon conditions with highs in the 70s.

Police seek suspect in Northeast DC robbery caught on camera

DC police seek suspects caught on camera robbing a victim on New York Avenue in Northeast.

Inmates file class-action lawsuit over alleged filthy conditions at DC jail

Inmates have filed a class-action lawsuit over alleged sewage leaks, mold, and mice inside the D.C. jail.

Police arrest Mechanicsville man after stealing a fire engine

A 28-year-old Mechanicsville man was arrested after allegedly stealing a Brandywine fire engine.

Virginians approve reproductive freedom amendment. It will be challenged in court next week.

Virginia voters approved an abortion rights amendment, which now faces a legal challenge in court next week.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 4, 2026

ARLnow recaps top Arlington headlines from Wednesday and previews tomorrow's news.

Brescia says Manassas School Board race not conceded; recount possible after certification

Trailing by 13 votes, Sara Brescia has not conceded the Manassas School Board race as ballots remain to be tallied.

Who wants what from Will Jawando, the next Montgomery Co. executive?

Community groups outline priorities for incoming Montgomery County Executive Will Jawando.

Naresh Bhatt testifies, admitting to treating wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, poorly before her disappearance

Naresh Bhatt testifies in his trial, admitting he treated his missing wife poorly.

PHOTOS: Sixteen Couples Say ‘I Do’ on Halloween in Old Town Alexandria

Sixteen couples tied the knot on Halloween during the second annual Halloweddings event in Old Town Alexandria.

Civil War soldier who died in Northern Virginia is finally laid to rest

A Civil War soldier who died in Northern Virginia was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.

First Look at Mama Cafe, Now Open in Rockville

Mama Cafe is officially open on Key West Avenue in Rockville, taking over the former Mama Wok location.

Naresh Bhatt takes stand in Manassas Park murder trial, admits being ’emotionally cruel’ during marriage

Naresh Bhatt testified in his Virginia murder trial, admitting to emotional cruelty toward his wife.

Moore wants new congressional maps for Maryland after Question 3 victory

Gov. Wes Moore pushes for new Maryland congressional maps in January following the Question 3 vote.

Virginia voters backed candidates seeking strict data center regulations

Virginia voters showed strong support for candidates advocating strict data center regulations.

Commanders rookie Antonio Williams earning trust early from teammates

Washington Commanders rookie Antonio Williams is quickly gaining trust among teammates.

Montgomery County Council to Review Economic Development Plan Through 2030

Montgomery County Council's ECON Committee will review a long-term strategic economic plan on Thursday.

Maryland man charged in killing of missing teenager

A Maryland man faces murder charges in a double shooting that killed a missing 13-year-old girl in PG County.

Prince George's County write-in candidate Tonya Sweat shows zero votes on state election website

Prince George's voters seek answers as write-in candidate Tonya Sweat's votes await certification tallies.

Virginia Republicans reassess party direction after Democratic gains

Virginia Republicans evaluate their party's future strategy after Democrats flipped key legislative seats.

DC’s mayor-elect stresses she’s ready to get to work on crime and budget

DC Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George outlines plans to address crime and the city budget upon taking office.

How did Virginia’s voter turnout compare to 2022?

Over 3.5 million Virginians voted in the recent midterm elections, surpassing 2022 turnout totals.

After Blue Wave, will Maryland still attempt to gerrymander its Congressional Maps?

Maryland voters approved a redistricting measure, sparking debate over congressional map drawing.

DC Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George to conduct government-wide audit as part of her transition

Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George plans a citywide government audit as part of her D.C. transition.

Showers return overnight, lingering into the Thursday AM commute

Scattered rain showers move into the D.C. area overnight, lingering into Thursday morning's commute.

New Cat Lounge Coming to Bethesda

Paws & Relax Cat Lounge plans to open in Bethesda on Woodmont Avenue by winter/spring 2027.

Navient: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Herndon-based Navient reported Q3 earnings of $15 million, missing Wall Street expectations.

How Allford’s Tassies Took Grandma’s Pecan Pies to Alexandria’s Farmers Markets

An Alexandria couple turns a cherished family pecan pie recipe into a thriving local farmers market business.

Jawando announces transition steering committee, discusses priorities

Montgomery County Executive-elect Jawando named his transition steering committee and outlined upcoming priorities.

Veterans Day parade, ceremonies in DC

Washington D.C. hosts parades and memorial ceremonies throughout November to honor military veterans.

1 hurt after 5-vehicle pileup on DC-295

One person was hospitalized following a five-vehicle pileup on northbound DC-295 Wednesday.

Jawando taps ex-White House officials as he moves into Montgomery County’s top job

Will Jawando named prominent former Biden White House aides to his Montgomery County executive transition team.

Two Maryland Destinations Named Among the 100 Best Places to Visit in the U.S. for 2026

Expedia has named two Maryland destinations among the top 100 places to visit in the U.S. for 2026.

Naresh Bhatt takes the stand in his own defense in wife's murder trial

Virginia man Naresh Bhatt testified in his own defense during his trial for murdering and dismembering his wife.

Man accused of pointing 'finger gun' at National Guard members in DC

A man faces charges after allegedly pointing a 'finger gun' at National Guard members in D.C.

From Bethesda Magazine: Where to catch a show in Montgomery County

Bethesda Magazine highlights top venues for musicals, concerts, and kids' shows across Montgomery County.

Jawando launches transition, plans office move to historic Rockville courthouse

Will Jawando launched his transition team and announced plans to move his office to Rockville's Grey Courthouse.

Virginia Voters Repeal Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

Virginia voters officially approved a constitutional amendment repealing the state ban on same-sex marriage.

BREAKING: Teen critically injured in crash outside Chantilly High School

A teen was critically injured after being hit by a driver outside Chantilly High School on Wednesday.

D.C. restaurant says it will keep serving foie gras after voters agree to ban

A D.C. restaurant plans to defy a voter-approved citywide ban on serving foie gras.

Lawmakers react to passage of abortion, marriage and felon voting amendments

Virginia voters approve key constitutional amendments covering abortion, marriage, and voting rights.

Lewis George launches transition, begins police chief search

Incoming mayor launches transition process and begins search for a new police chief.

DC-295 reopens after 5-car crash

DC-295 has reopened following a five-car crash that snarled local traffic.

Lewis George appoints gay former White House official to mayoral transition team

Janeese Lewis George named former Biden White House official Gautam Raghavan to her transition team.

Bojangles Pushes Back Latest Maryland Reopening to November 9

Bojangles delayed the reopening of its Upper Marlboro location by one week to November 9.

Teen hit by car in Fairfax County

A teenager suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Fairfax County.

D.C. Voters Ban Foie Gras — When or Will It Actually Go Into Effect?

D.C. voters approved Initiative 86 to ban foie gras, but questions remain about implementation and enforcement.

How Democrats’ success in midterms could affect Trump’s vanity projects in DC

Midterm shifts in Congress could alter Donald Trump's planned projects in D.C.

Sinclair: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Hunt Valley, Maryland-based broadcaster Sinclair reported third-quarter profit of $43 million.

Election Shakeup Revives D.C.’s Fight for Statehood

Following the election, Democrats and D.C. leaders mount a renewed push for D.C. statehood.

Wolf Trap Opens Its New Virginian Barn

Wolf Trap has unveiled a new Virginian Barn, expanding its iconic Barns venue with a relocated historic structure.

Pedestrian Struck by Driver in Olney

A pedestrian was struck by a driver on Georgia Avenue in Olney on Wednesday afternoon.

D.C. joins growing parade of socialist-led American cities with Janeese Lewis George win

Janeese Lewis George is set to become D.C.'s next mayor after winning the mayoral election.

Midterm Voters Reject Data Centers

Midterm election voters rejected data centers, signaling potential new state guardrails across the region.

Co-Defendants Get Eased Release Following Guilty Pleas in Drive-By Shooting

Two co-defendants received eased release conditions after pleading guilty in a D.C. drive-by shooting.