AAA Foundation data show hit-and-run crashes made up a record share of police-reported crashes in 2023, with pedestrians and cyclists disproportionately affected.

Easton police arrested 25-year-old Shakur I. Brown after multiple 911 calls about someone clinging to a moving car; he faces kidnapping, carjacking and assault charges. The victim was found unharmed.

UHS plans to shift many GW Medical Faculty Associates doctors into a UHS-affiliated nonprofit, a move that could reshape staffing at GW Hospital and Cedar Hill in D.C.

Rain moves in Thursday morning, turning to a rain-and-snow mix midday with gusty winds. The Blue Ridge could see 1 3 inches and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect.

Washington Gas filed for an $82.5M increase in base rates; the Maryland PSC has scheduled virtual hearings in March and April.

Sen. Ron Johnson has opened a probe into FDA denials after PTC withdrew its ataluren application and families pleaded on Capitol Hill.

Three senior aides to Gov. Tina Kotek announced departures Wednesday, prompting a reshuffle of deputies and outside advisers as the legislative session ends. Internal promotions and new advisors are meant to keep policy work on track.

Gov. Bill Lee’s two-week recruiting trip to Asia and persistent in-person outreach helped secure Korea Zinc’s record $6.6B smelter for Clarksville and revived mining plans in Smith County.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate challenge to a Forest Service proposal that would slash public comment windows and change how objections are handled.

The FTC is mailing $47.2M in refund checks to renters who paid undisclosed fees to Invitation Homes. Checks were mailed this week and should be cashed within 90 days.

Mark Penn and his wife have listed a rare 7,200‑sq‑ft Georgetown compound for $14.995M, complete with guest house, lap pool and two‑car garage. The listing is being handled by Daniel Heider at TTR Sotheby’s.

The VA activated External Provider Scheduling to let staff book community-care appointments directly, a move the agency says will shorten waits. Local impact will depend on how many providers opt in.

NTSB will convene a March 31 hearing to probe two crashes tied to Ford's BlueCruise as regulators examine sensor limits and driver‑monitoring performance. The hearings could shape safety recommendations.