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DC police statistics reveal a rise in a specific violent‑crime category, contradicting Jeanine Pirro’s claim that violent crime is decreasing and conflicting with a U.S. attorney’s statement that overall violent crime is down.
A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Randolph Road in Colesville, Maryland, on October 14, 2026. Authorities confirmed one death.
The Montgomery County Council is evaluating tax‑credit legislation to help families, teachers and homeowners afford housing amid rising costs.
Police are searching for a stolen 2‑year‑old merle French bulldog named Brain taken from a car in Camp Springs on Oct 8, 2026; the dog is identified by a distinctive left ear with a protruding eardrum.
Arlington's school‑zone speed cameras have begun issuing $100 tickets, expanding to 35 devices after ten new locations were added this year.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday to review a tax‑credit plan designed to ease residents’ rising costs. The proposal seeks to address the county’s growing affordability concerns.
Howard University delayed its homecoming parade on Georgia Avenue due to construction and related safety concerns.
Firefighters revisited a northwest D.C. neighborhood on Tuesday to canvass the area after a weekend house fire that caused one fatality and several injuries.
Governor Wes Moore ordered a pilot program involving juvenile services and law‑enforcement to tackle youth car thefts in Maryland.
A federal judge stopped additional tree cutting at East Potomac Park, and Washington, D.C., rejected a request to fast‑track the historic review of Donald Trump's proposed golf‑course redesign, citing preservation concerns.
Early voting surged in Fairfax County, Alexandria and Loudoun County, climbing 128%, 110% and 63% respectively as Virginia nears its November 3 general election.
Montgomery County’s transportation agency and public schools are conducting safety studies at fifteen schools to improve walkability for students.
Arlington County is reviewing a plan to increase public EV charging fees by 72 percent as it reevaluates its pricing for the county‑run charging network.
Scientists confirmed the rediscovery of the red bee Protandrena abdominalis in Virginia, a species not recorded for over a century. The bee is known for its red color and sandy‑soil nesting habits.
Police are investigating a parking‑lot fight that broke out after a girls' flag football game between the Poolesville and Clarksburg teams.
A Montgomery County officer removed a two‑foot snake from a woman's bedroom on Oct. 10, reflecting the county's ongoing efforts to address wildlife intrusions in homes.
A federal judge ordered a one‑day halt to federal construction on a historic D.C. golf course pending further court action.
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a man and a woman in Northern Virginia.
Police are hunting a teen and others after they forced a back door open at a Bethesda church and stole items, prompting a manhunt.
A teen was robbed at gunpoint after school on October 10, 2026, prompting the mother to voice safety concerns.
