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A UMD graduate student urged bombing 'large swaths' of Los Angeles and Miami in a video that has drawn condemnation and calls for review.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Four men tied to the Fox 5 Gang were sentenced March 6 after pleading guilty in a series of daytime shootings across Southeast Washington, D.C.
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington of Glendale, Kentucky, has been identified as the seventh U.S. service member to die after being wounded during Iran’s opening strikes. The Army says he will be posthumously promoted.
A two-vehicle crash early Sunday on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway near MD-198 left one person dead and forced southbound detours through Laurel.
There’s no active U.S. draft in 2026, but Congress ordered automatic Selective Service registration. Here’s what that change means for timing, penalties and privacy.
Community & Society in ...
A recent intake surge has pushed Montgomery County’s Derwood shelter past capacity for large dogs. Officials say adoptions, fosters and donations are urgently needed.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 108‑unit active‑adult complex in Fort Washington sold for $34.5M — more than twice its 2022 price, underscoring investor demand for 55+ housing near D.C. amenities.
MPD activated temporary juvenile curfew zones in Navy Yard and the U Street Corridor for March 6 68, barring under-18 groups of nine or more during evening hours.
Retail & Industry in ...
The NFL opened a vendor portal for the 2027 Draft; DMV small and diverse businesses can apply by March 31 to be listed for contracting opportunities.
Food & Drinks in ...
RAMW’s State of the Plate meeting said D.C.’s restaurant scene is cautiously rebounding after a year of record closures, but operators still face steep costs and uneven foot traffic.
ICE has posted a federal notice seeking roughly 17,800 T10 Tasers in a five‑year, $220M procurement — a step that has lawmakers and safety advocates raising red flags.
Rep. Nancy Mace has moved to subpoena AG Pam Bondi after finding audio, video and other Epstein‑related materials missing or removed from the DOJ release.
A new D.C. bill would require DYRS to publish daily population and incident data and force the mayor to deliver a 120‑day plan to ease overcrowding at the Youth Services Center.
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