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Police: Man killed, woman injured in Petworth hit-and-run involving garbage truck and e-bike

WTOP News 2/15 5:24A Valerie Bonk

Police are continuing to investigate a crash in D.C. where a garbage truck hit two people on an e-bike and left the scene. More stories Montgomery Co. police investigate death...

Former Laurel police chief sentenced for more than a dozen arsons across Maryland

NBC DC (Local) 2/14 10:27A Darcy Spencer

A former police chief in Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced on Friday to 55 years in prison for a series of arsons in Montgomery County. Investigators say former chief David Crawford committed 13 arsons...

With the melting snow comes a hazard to our waterways

WTOP News 2/13 11:43P Alan Etter

The ice and snow that fell on the D.C. area during last month s storm is finally starting to melt. The ice dunes that have been on the sides of streets for weeks are slowly...

DC mayor warns of imminent tough budget cycle as costs rise, revenue stays modest

WTOP News 2/12 9:57P Scott Gelman

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser this week described the possibility of difficult decisions ahead, as the city works on its spending plan for fiscal year 2027, her last as the...

DC attorney general goes after ‘slumlord empire’ with RICO lawsuit

WTOP News 2/12 9:37A John Domen

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a family of landlords on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.(WTOP/John Domen) D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a...

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What You Need To Become a Washington DC Firefighter

DC Life Magazine 2/13 2:29A The Editorial Staff

If you’re picturing a job that’s only fires and ladders, Washington, DC, will surprise you. In DC Fire and EMS, many entry paths are built around being ready for both...

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Bar Japonais Rebrands as Katsumi With More Sushi and Lounge Vibes

Washingtonian (Food) 2/13 4:59A Jessica Sidman

Bar Japonais had only been open about a year and a half when it shut down for a rebrand. The 14th Street restaurant was initially billed as a French-Japanese izakaya with a lot of fusion dishes and...

A New Cantonese-Inspired Restaurant in DC Features Hollywood East Cafe Chef

Washingtonian (Food) 2/10 6:41A Jessica Sidman

Canton Disco . 1025 First St., SE. Beloved Chinese restaurant Hollywood East Cafe closed in Wheaton last summer after nearly three decades. Now, Timothy Yu, whose family ran the restaurant, is...

60 Great Breakfast, Brunch, and Weekend Lunch Spots From Our 100 Best Restaurants List

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 9:57A Ann Limpert

A&J Restaurant location_on Rockville and Annandale language Website Photograph by Scott Suchman. This Northern Chinese dim sum standby has been turning out pan-fried pork dumplings and springy dan-dan...

How Actor Wilmer Valderrama Ended Up Opening a Cocktail Bar in DC

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 7:06A Jessica Sidman

Elegancia in La Cosecha. 1280 4th St., NE. Actor Wilmer Valderrama has starred in That 70s Show ,  Encanto , crime drama NCIS , and Zootopia 2 (he s a hippo detective). His latest role is a little...

More Restaurant Weeks to Look Forward to This Winter

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 12:23A Jenae Barnes

Alexandria Restaurant Week Now through Sunday, February 8 Like DC, Alexandria has extended its Restaurant Week through this weekend. Look for $35, $45, and $55 menus.  Our...

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