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Campus police questioned two University of Maryland student journalists after they tried to interview football players about the coach’s departure. The incident occurred on the College Park campus in October 2026.
The National Symphony Orchestra is holding three concerts on Oct. 22 at a community college and Strathmore while the Kennedy Center continues to be closed.
Providers in Maryland are struggling with a large scholarship waitlist that remains after the program restarted in May 2026, following a year‑long freeze that left many families still waiting for aid.
A sinkhole that opened on a road outside Benjamin Banneker Middle School led Montgomery County Police to close the street, with the shutdown expected to be long‑term.
Washington, D.C. voters must meet registration and early‑voting deadlines to participate in the 2026 midterm election, which includes several key races.
Virginia Senator Louise Lucas and six co‑defendants were charged with racketeering and money‑laundering linked to a cannabis business, with Lucas surrendering to authorities on October 22, 2026.
Five special police officers in D.C. were arrested on Oct. 22, 2026 in a gun‑trafficking bust; one had a public‑school contract in 2024.
County Attorney Brian E. Braveboy subpoenaed documents about an organization tied to Council Chair Krystal Oriadha as part of a county investigation.
Washington, D.C. lawyers held the third annual DC Walk for Justice 5K at Nationals Park on Oct. 22, 2026, seeking $500,000 to fund free civil legal services. The event gathers attorneys to collect donations for legal aid programs.
Council members introduced a bill to streamline sidewalk approvals in residential areas to enhance pedestrian safety.
Arlington County sued on Oct. 22, 2026, seeking a court order to stop armed federal agents from being placed at polling sites. The county says it wants to keep such agents away from election locations.
Therme's plan for a 15‑acre wellness resort on the Anacostia River has prompted Ward 8 residents to debate its benefits versus potential costs and neighborhood impacts.
Fairfax County Police concluded a 22‑hour barricade standoff on Oct. 22, 2026, with no injuries reported.
A guide outlining all statewide, federal, local races and ballot measures for Maryland's November 3, 2026 general election has been released for voters.
Suspicious letters sent to lawmakers' offices and a mail center triggered a federal investigation and hazmat response in the Washington, D.C. region, amid recent mail threats to officials.
The mayor's office confirmed that no gas‑fired power plant is planned for the RFK Stadium site, addressing concerns raised by activist groups amid redevelopment talks.
Police arrested four people following gunshot reports near a Bethesda high school, ending the lockdown.
The D.C. Council unveiled a bill to ban deceptive AI‑generated visuals and text in property listings, addressing worries about misinformation in the housing market.
Prince George's County Council debated the nonprofit Joan's House after learning it is led by a council member's friend, prompting conflict‑of‑interest concerns as part of a wider nonprofit review.
The police chief defended the officer who stopped the county executive for lacking a front license plate, a violation of local law that attracted public notice.
