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Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Washington DC News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Washington, DC with fast, focused updates on local news, government, politics, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From Capitol Hill to neighborhood developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the nation’s capital. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the…
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Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hal Williams Remembered | Washington DC News
Veteran TV icon Hal Williams, beloved for his roles as Officer Smitty on “Sanford and Son” and Lester Jenkins on “227,” has died at 91. A prolific character…
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Last Streetcar Bridge Set for Demolition | Washington DC News
The last streetcar bridge in D.C., the historic Foundry Branch Trestle Bridge, is set for demolition after decades of decay — but don’t mourn its loss just…
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Data Centers Pay for Their Own Power Lines | Washington DC News
Virginia’s diving into a heated debate over who pays for new power lines—governor’s office wants massive data centers to foot the bill if they’re the reason a…
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Smoke and Heat Hit D.C. | Washington DC News
D.C. is facing a heatwave and wildfire smoke crisis — temps soaring into the 90s while thick smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region, triggering a…
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Sunrise Shift Stalls in Senate | Washington DC News
The House just passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, aiming to eliminate twice-yearly clock changes and boost safety and…
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Sam Neill Passes at 73 After Battle with Cancer | Washington DC News
Sam Neill, the beloved Jurassic Park star, passed away in Sydney from pneumonia after a courageous battle with lymphoma — a disease he’d beaten with…
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Lafayette Park Fence and New Screening Center | Washington DC News
The White House is rolling out major security upgrades, including a new fence around Lafayette Park and an underground screening center set for 2028, in…
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Shooting at ParcView Apartments | Washington DC News
A deadly shooting rocked the ParcView Apartments in Alexandria around 11:15 PM, leaving one man dead at the scene. Authorities are racing to piece together the…
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France vs England for Third | Washington DC News
France and England clash for third place after both crashing out of the semifinals, but this consolation match is far from meaningless—both teams are fighting…
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Trump to Address Election Security | Washington DC News
President Trump is set to deliver a major address Thursday night at 9 PM ET, hinting it will focus on election security — a top priority since his return to…
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This Year | Washington DC News
This year, the world flipped its script—here’s how to survive, thrive, and maybe even laugh through the chaos. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller…
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Where to Hang, Work, and Play | Washington DC News
Eight years later, Lyman’s Tavern still rules as the pinball king and a surprisingly productive office spot, while Trade keeps its cozy gay bar charm with…
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Blanche’s Test, Local Flavors, and Crime | Washington DC News
Attorney General Todd Blanche stumbled during his Senate confirmation hearing, awkwardly clarifying he was “his lawyer” not “his lawyer,” as senators probe his…
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ICE Traffic Stops Back on Table | Washington DC News
ICE may be scaling back traffic stops to focus only on serious criminals, following deadly incidents — but President Trump’s pushback and DHS Secretary…
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Man Shot Dead Near ParcView Apartments | Washington DC News
A chilling homicide rocks Alexandria, Virginia, as a man is fatally shot near ParcView Apartments after emergency crews responded to a call at 11:15 PM—now…
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Heat, Smoke, and Storms Ahead | Washington DC News
D.C. is facing a brutal heatwave with temps hitting 95+ and humidity making it feel like 100-105 degrees — all while smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the…
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Why We Love D.C. Sports Anyway | Washington DC News
D.C. sports fans aren’t just chasing wins—they’re chasing connection. From die-hards to fair-weather fans, everyone’s drawn in by stories, people, and shared…
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Cathy Hughes Honored with D.C. Key | Washington DC News
Cathy Hughes, media titan and founder of Urban One, was awarded the key to Washington, D.C.—the city’s highest honor—celebrating her transformative impact on…
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D.C. Streetcar Bridge Demolition Finally Approved | Washington DC News
D.C.’s last streetcar bridge is finally coming down—marking the end of an era and the long-awaited reopening of the Glover-Archbold Park trail. For years, this…
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Cathy Hughes Honored with Key to the City | Washington DC News
Cathy Hughes, a groundbreaking media mogul and D.C. native, received the city’s highest honor—the Key to the City—for transforming broadcasting…
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Measles Outbreak Alert in Maryland | Washington DC News
Measles is spreading in Maryland — five confirmed cases linked to travelers who visited Carroll Hospital’s ER waiting room on July 13th between 2 PM and 5 PM…
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Argentina vs England Heat Battle | Washington DC News
Argentina stunned England in a scorching 100°F World Cup semifinal showdown on the National Mall, with fans braving the heat in team gear, umbrellas, and…
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Loudoun County Finally Moves to Demolish Burnt-Out Townhome | Washington DC News
Loudoun County is finally moving to demolish a burnt-out townhome nearly a year after a deadly fire that killed a neighbor and destroyed multiple homes—delayed…
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Ocean Plastic Crisis Deepens | Washington DC News
New research reveals oceans contain a staggering five trillion plastic pieces—mostly microplastics—spreading from surface waters to deepest trenches. This…
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Harrisonburg Bans License Plate Surveillance | Washington DC News
Harrisonburg City Council has voted to scrap its 31 Flock Safety cameras and is drafting a new ordinance to ban automated license plate readers and similar…
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Six Dead in Two Crashes Sparks Safety Push | Washington DC News
Six lives lost in just three days has reignited calls for safety in Prince George’s County, spotlighting a deadly intersection in Upper Marlboro where 16…
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Dominion Drops Blue Route After County Pushback | Washington DC News
Dominion Energy’s proposed “Blue Route” power line in Prince William County is officially off the table after local officials and residents united to block…
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Deadly Crash Sparks Safety Calls | Washington DC News
A deadly crash on Route 301 near Governors Park Lane has sparked renewed demands for safety upgrades after a Tesla failed to yield to a motorcycle, killing…
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Paramedic Kevin Wells Dies in Crash | Washington DC News
A beloved 40-year-old paramedic, Kevin Wells, died in a devastating three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Baltimore early Tuesday morning. Known as a “gentle giant”…
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BWI Airport Runway Upgrade | Washington DC News
BWI Airport’s runway rehab is underway — one main runway offline for 11 weeks, costing $84 million to resurface and upgrade the tarmac where runways converge…
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First Americans May Have Arrived by Sea | Washington DC News
New evidence is rewriting the story of how the first people reached the Americas—suggesting they didn’t walk across the Bering Land Bridge, but sailed along…
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Who Pays for Data Center Power Lines | Washington DC News
Virginia’s power grid is facing a major cost shift as data centers demand billions in new transmission lines—forcing regulators to decide whether these tech…
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States Sue to Block Warner Paramount Merger | Washington DC News
Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s $20 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning it will crush competition, hurt theaters and cable, and…
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Climate Change Is Stealing Our Sleep | Washington DC News
Hot nights are literally stealing your sleep—new research shows global warming is robbing us of nearly 56 hours of shut-eye each year, with the worst hit in…
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Ninety-Four-Year-Old Defends Historic Cemetery | Washington DC News
A 94-year-old woman is rallying to save a 300-year-old cemetery from a proposed data center, arguing that disturbing the graves of her enslaved ancestors is…
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Virginia GOP Faces Tough Senate Race | Washington DC News
Virginia Republicans are in a tough spot as they race to unseat Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat who’s won four terms since 2002. With the GOP primary set for…
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D.C. Passes Historic Ticket Resale Law | Washington DC News
D.C. just passed a bold new law to fight ticket scalpers — the RESALE Act caps markups at 10% and forces high-volume resellers to register, with steep fines…
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IndyCar Hits D.C. Streets | Washington DC News
Washington D.C. is set to roar to life with the inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar street race, featuring high-speed action down Pennsylvania Avenue with overnight…
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Maryland’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Week | Washington DC News
Maryland’s tax-free week for back-to-school shopping is back—August 9th to 15th—and it’s packed with savings: zero state sales tax on clothes and shoes under…
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Lincoln Pool Renovation Fiasco | Washington DC News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s “American flag blue” makeover has turned into a costly fiasco—overshooting its $1.5M budget to over $16M, peeling paint…
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Street Racing Bill Targets Dangerous Takeovers | Washington DC News
Montgomery County is pushing a new bill to crack down on deadly street racing and takeovers, giving police more power to stop reckless behavior like burnouts…
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Teacher Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution | Washington DC News
A former first-grade teacher in Montgomery County is behind bars for life after being sentenced to over 12 years for selling fentanyl that killed a student — a…
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Man Dies in Police Custody in Greenbelt | Washington DC News
A 40-year-old man, Michael MacDougall, died in police custody in Greenbelt, Maryland, after his car crashed off the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on July 1…
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Bel Air Explosion: What Went Wrong | Washington DC News
A deadly Bel Air house explosion in August 2024 was caused by a deadly mix of buried gas and electrical lines, faulty communication, and a sleeping dispatcher…
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Supervisor Charged with Reckless Driving | Washington DC News
Fairfax County Supervisor Andres Jimenez is facing serious legal trouble after being clocked at 104 mph in a 70 mph zone—automatically triggering reckless…
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School Bus Wreck Leaves All Safe | Washington DC News
A school bus carrying 38 kids crashed Wednesday morning at the intersection of John Marshall Highway and Zulla Road, hit by a vehicle from Belvoir Road. Eight…
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Elderly Man Found in Horrific Conditions | Washington DC News
A 90-year-old man was found disoriented and in horrific living conditions after police responded to a welfare check — his wife, Teresa Marie Mills, 57, was…
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First Silver Bar from Atocha in 30 Years | Washington DC News
Treasure hunters in Florida just unearthed a 22.5-pound silver bar from the legendary 1622 wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha—the first such bar found in…
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AI Cameras and Drones Redefine Policing | Washington DC News
Fairfax County police are revolutionizing law enforcement with cutting-edge tech: AI-powered body cameras that translate languages in real time and auto-draft…
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Fire Caused by Rescue Dog Claims Pets | Washington DC News
A Maryland family is heartbroken after a fire, sparked by their rescue dog Bo, destroyed their home and claimed the lives of three beloved pets—Dakota, Beth…
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Virginia’s Nursing Shortage Gets a Boost | Washington DC News
Virginia’s nursing crisis is getting a major boost as Harrisonburg steps up to become a national hub for healthcare training. With a projected shortage of…
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Branton Trial Delayed as Evidence Mounts | Washington DC News
James Branton, the former stepfather of missing teen Katelin Akens, faces a delayed trial—now set for September 24th—after prosecutors and defense teams…
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WHFS 102.3 FM: The Station That Made Music History | Washington DC News
Feast Your Ears uncovers the wild, revolutionary story of WHFS 102.3 FM—the D.C. radio station that turned underground into mainstream, giving first spins to…
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Justice Drops Crypto Fraud Case | Washington DC News
The DOJ is quietly dropping charges against crypto fraudster Matthew Goettsche, accused of running a $722 million Ponzi scheme through BitClub Network — a move…
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Teen Suspects Face Murder Charges | Washington DC News
Five family members dead, two teens charged in East St. Louis massacre — a chilling weekend of violence that left a community shattered. A 16-year-old boy and…
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ICE Officer Steps Up in St. Louis | Washington DC News
An ICE officer just became a local hero—Curtland Sawyer was heading home from his St. Louis shift when he pulled over a suspicious car, only to discover a…
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Teacher Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl | Washington DC News
A former first-grade teacher, Sarah Katherine Magid, just received a 12-year federal prison sentence for selling fentanyl-laced pills that killed a man — all…
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Vampire Squid from Hell Discovered | Washington DC News
Scientists have uncovered a bizarre new deep-sea creature off California’s coast—dubbed the “vampire squid from hell”—a living relic from ancient times that…
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National Guard Didn't Reduce Crime | Washington DC News
National Guard deployments in cities like D.C. haven’t cut crime — new data reveals they’re more about optics than safety, with no real drop in homicides or…
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D.C. Struggles with Labor, Safety, and Health | Washington DC News
D.C. is grappling with a deepening labor crisis, losing over 46,000 jobs last year and now facing a six percent unemployment rate — worse than the national…