Carmen's Italian Ice plans a new Cabin John Village location in Potomac, bringing dozens of Italian-ice flavors, frozen custard and gelati this spring. The shop will join the center's restaurants and shops.

U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a $4.2 million federal grant for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center to support health care for uninsured and underinsured in Oregon.

The National Park Service says Arches will not require timed-entry reservations in 2026, but warned busy trailheads and parking may still fill. Park staff will use on-the-ground traffic measures.

Rain expected in D.C. today, with 100% chance of precipitation and patchy fog in the morning. Conditions will continue overnight with more rain and an 80% chance on Friday. Clearing on Friday night, possible rain and snow mix over the weekend.

Fabio Delrio was charged for cell phone recordings of women in a Clarksburg Banana Republic, with police investigating potential privacy violations between May and August.

Councilmembers introduced an omnibus bill to replace D.C.’s Housing Production Trust Fund with a five‑account Housing Opportunity Fund and at least $150M a year. Sponsors say the change would speed construction, preserve homes and help tenants buy buildings under TOPA.

Judge Ana Reyes read death threats aloud during a D.C. hearing after blocking the Trump administration’s move to end Haiti’s TPS, preserving protections for roughly 350,000 people while the case proceeds.

The DC Council will hold a historic panel with early councilmembers to discuss political reforms in the District from 1967-1975, during Black History Month.

Shaman Botanicals is recalling one lot of Advanced Alkaloids chewable tablets after tests found excess 7-OH; refunds and returns are being arranged.

Traffic disruptions expected around the US Institute of Peace due to an event on February 19, 2026, including parking restrictions and street closures.

A Senate reauthorization would give the federal cold‑case board more time to release records — the board has already published about 40 cases that have revealed long‑hidden details to grieving families.

NACDL has launched a Criminal Case Tracker to catalog federal prosecutions defense lawyers call irregular. The tool highlights recent acquittals and grand‑jury rebukes as courts push back.

Two suspects were arrested for an armed burglary in Southeast D.C., with one also charged for impersonating a police officer. No injuries were reported.