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Jan 16, 2024

Even With Less Snowy Winters, Road Salt Can Pollute Waterways

Road salt helps keeps roads and sidewalks ice-free, but it also pollutes waterways. It’s a problem, even with warmer, rainier winters.

Aug 11, 2023

How D.C.-Area Residents Can Help People Affected By The Maui Fires

Several groups are already on the ground and others are organizing from afar to support the people of Maui with supplies and shelter. 

Aug 07, 2023

The National Weather Service Issued A Rare Level 4 Severe Storm Threat For D.C. Here’s What To Know

A tornado watch was also issued for the D.C. area until 9 p.m. Here’s how to stay safe.

Aug 01, 2023

August, Smog-ust: Why You Should Drive Less This Month

Driving is one of the biggest causes of air pollution in the D.C. region. It’s especially bad during the hottest days of summer.

Jul 19, 2023

Montgomery County Council Passes 6% Cap On New Rent Increases

The law, which will likely not go into effect until next April at the earliest, comes after months of protracted and contentious debate.

Jul 14, 2023

Purple Line Opening Delayed Again, Now Slated For 2027

The state’s Board of Public Works approved a request for a seven-month extension on the already severely delayed rail line project.

Jul 06, 2023

Unionized Psychiatrists Accuse Maryland Behavioral Health Provider Of Violating Labor Law

Practitioners say a proposal to increase their appointment load would shorten the time they can spend with each patient.

Aug 28, 2020

Maryland State Trooper Fatally Shoots Driver During Traffic Stop On I-95

This developing story will be updated.

Nov 05, 2015

Conservative Moms Blast American Girl For Featuring Family With Two Dads

An 11-year-old girl with two dads was featured in American Girl magazine, then criticized by a conservative group of moms.

 
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