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- 1Olympic skater honors parents lost in DC plane crash▼Olympic skater pays tribute to parents lost in DC plane crash
An Olympic figure skater has paid public tribute to their parents, who died in the midair collision over Washington, DC involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter in January 2025. The crash killed 67 people, including several members of the figure skating community. The skater's tribute has drawn widespread sympathy and renewed attention to the victims' families.
- 2Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after ruling●Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders his name removed
A judge has ordered former President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to say he has 'no interest' in pursuing an overhaul of the institution. The ruling marks the latest development in a dispute over Trump's association with the Washington, DC performing arts center, and the legal and political fallout is drawing widespread attention.
- 3Trump's name linked to Ford's Theatre sparks criticism●Where is Trump trying to put his name next? Ford's Theatre– where Lincoln was shot
Donald Trump is facing scrutiny over reports that he is seeking to attach his name to Ford's Theatre, the Washington DC site where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. Critics say the move would be inappropriate for such a historically significant location, while the story is spreading widely online as people question which institutions Trump might try to brand next.
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Reports that the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC is closing are circulating widely. The performing arts venue has been at the center of political controversy in recent months, and news of a closure has prompted strong reactions online, with people debating what it means for the arts and for the institution's future.
- 5Nor'easter or hurricane? Weekend storm threat for East Coast▼Nor'easter or hurricane? What this weekend's storm means for the DMV and East Coast
Meteorologists are tracking a powerful coastal storm expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, and its exact classification remains uncertain. The system could behave like a nor'easter, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, or take on hurricane-like characteristics. Washington DC area and Mid-Atlantic residents are being advised to watch forecasts closely as the weekend approaches and prepare for possible coastal impacts.
- 6Ex-Kennedy Center staff say repairs halted before closure▼Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure
Former Kennedy Center employees allege that officials stopped needed repairs months before the venue's closure, according to reporting by The Hill. The claim raises questions about whether the shutdown of the famed Washington, DC performing arts center was foreseeable or avoidable, and who is responsible for the deferred maintenance.
- 7Nor'easter batters Eastern Shore with heavy surf and flooding▼Heavy surf, flooding on Eastern Shore as nor’easter hits; rain in DC area
A nor'easter is hammering the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, bringing heavy surf and coastal flooding to low-lying communities, while the Washington, DC area is seeing steady rain. Officials are monitoring rising water levels along the coast as the storm pushes onshore, with conditions expected to worsen through the day.
- 8DC Volunteers Join Ocean Conservancy's Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia▼DC volunteers participate in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia
Volunteers in Washington, DC took part in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup along the Anacostia River, joining a worldwide effort to remove trash from waterways and shorelines. The annual event draws millions of participants globally who collect and log litter to help reduce plastic pollution and inform cleanup policy.
- 9Slain real estate agent mourned as man confesses to pastor●Murdered real estate agent mourned; Man confesses to pastor | Crime in the DMV
A real estate agent in the Washington DC area has been killed, and community members are mourning the victim. In a separate development in the case, a man has reportedly confessed to a pastor, according to FOX 5 DC's Crime in the DMV coverage. Details about the victim's identity, the circumstances of the killing, and the confession have not been made public.
- 10Anacostia River cleanup targets litter before it reaches the ocean▼Anacostia River cleanup this weekend aims to stop litter from reaching the ocean, gather data for researchers
A volunteer cleanup on the Anacostia River is being held this weekend, focused on removing litter before it can flow toward the ocean. Organizers also plan to collect data on the trash gathered, which will be shared with researchers studying pollution. The event highlights ongoing local efforts to restore one of the Washington, DC area's most polluted waterways.