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Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
September 5, 2026, 11:19 pm |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump. No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center’s...
Pepco says it’s restored power to more than 90% of Md., DC customers who went dark in damaging storms
September 5, 2026, 8:58 pm |
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Pepco said it had restored service to about all but 7,600 affected customers, with most of the remaining outages concentrated in Prince George’s County and the District.
Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
September 5, 2026, 6:54 pm |
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No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, a spokesperson said.
DC judge to decide whether Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn is over for good
September 5, 2026, 12:48 pm |
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A D.C. judge must decide how the Reflecting Pool vandalism case involving a Maryland man will be dismissed.
A DC golf course for ‘the people’ faces a Trump makeover
September 5, 2026, 11:33 am |
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East Potomac Park, including the East Potomac Golf Links, was created by a congressional act in 1897, which established the park for the “recreation and the pleasure of the people.” The course opened in 1919.
DC-area housing market shows signs of cooling
September 5, 2026, 9:02 am |
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More homes are sitting on the market in the D.C. area, leading to price cuts and more buyer leverage, especially in the condo market.
Maryland’s top court allows a Democratic-backed congressional districting amendment to appear on the November ballot
September 4, 2026, 12:14 pm |
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ANNAPOLIS, MD. (AP) — Maryland’s top court allows a Democratic-backed congressional districting amendment to appear on the November ballot.
Trump appointees hear opposition to Lafayette Square fencing and gates in front of the White House
September 4, 2026, 11:38 am |
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The National Capital Planning Commission accepted several versions of the proposal despite the criticisms. That sets it up for a final vote in coming months.
Falling tree traps 12-year-old in Prince George’s Co. home, thousands lose power in damaging overnight storms
September 4, 2026, 11:16 am |
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Overnight storms with wind gusts near 70 mph toppled trees into homes and onto roads. Prince George's County closed its schools due to power outages.
Labor Day 2026: What’s open, what’s closed around the DC area
September 4, 2026, 8:01 am |
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What's closed or open this Labor Day in the D.C. area.
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