President Biden announces the addition of certain cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military burn pit exposure, facilitating veterans to claim benefits. The move follows commitments under the PACT Act and his Unity Agenda.

DC Schools and government to operate normally on Jan 8 despite recent snow; residents face trash collection delays and are encouraged to utilize shelters and report animal neglect during the cold weather emergency.

The National Weather Service forecasts cold and windy conditions in Washington D.C., with a Gale Watch for maritime areas and an upcoming chance of snow this weekend.

A man was arrested for attempting to stab employees at a DC business after he was previously banned from the location.

A fire broke out in a P St SW building which DC Fire and EMS quickly extinguished; they checked for spread but no injury or damage reports were provided.

Montgomery County offers a free, six-week Virtual Diabetes Management Workshop for residents, focusing on both physical and emotional well-being for those living with diabetes.

Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando calls for a pause on zoning changes under the Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative, citing concerns over potential impacts on schools, infrastructure, and affordability.

Maikol Darinson Vicente Gomez is charged with attempted machete assaults at a Montgomery County shopping center. He led police on a chase and is held without bond facing multiple assault and vandalism charges.

Two men from Ohio and Colorado were arrested for their alleged roles in assaulting law enforcement during the Capitol riot. They face both felony and misdemeanor charges.

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect for armed robbery and recovered a stolen dog and other property after a dispute in Northwest DC.

A water main break in Bethesda, Maryland, flooded a neighborhood during a snowstorm and affected several customers, with WSSC crews responding to conduct repairs.

President Biden praised Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau for their strong partnership on issues like COVID-19, climate change, and economic strategy, calling the U.S.-Canada alliance robust and commending Trudeau's leadership.

Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao enjoyed the first significant snowfall at the Smithsonian National Zoo, while the weather caused Smithsonian closures and traffic issues.