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Page: Feed: --- ## [Leavitt talks about what's next for her on last day at White House](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/leavitt-talks-about-whats-next-for-her-on-last-day-at-white-house/) _2026-08-27 · Mallory Wilson and The Hill · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there’s “definitely a list” of who could be her successor, but no decisions have been made just yet, as she takes on her last day in the role. ## [Ashes in potted plant spark fire at apartment complex in Rockville, caused $2 million in damages: Officials](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/montgomery-county/ashes-in-potted-plant-spark-fire-at-apartment-complex-in-rockville-caused-2-million-in-damages-officials/) _2026-08-27 · Odyssey Fields · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Several families were displaced after a fire at an apartment complex in Rockville caused about $2 million in damages, according to officials. ## [Apartment fire in Southeast DC displaces four adults, four dogs](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/apartment-fire-in-southeast-dc-displaces-four-adults-four-dogs/) _2026-08-27 · Odyssey Fields · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Multiple people and dogs were forced from their home overnight following a fire in Southeast D.C. ## [Virginians can now add driver's license, IDs to Apple Wallet: What to know](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/tech-talk/virginians-can-now-add-drivers-license-ids-to-apple-wallet-what-to-know/) _2026-08-27 · Odyssey Fields · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ In the era of tap-to-pay, Virginians can now add their state-issued driver's license or identification card to their Apple Wallet. ## [Flames engulf two-story Hyattsville home; no injuries reported](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/flames-engulf-two-story-hyattsville-home-no-injuries-reported/) _2026-08-27 · Odyssey Fields · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ No one was hurt after a fire broke out in the Hyattsville community, leaving a home charred on Wednesday evening. ## [More school bus issues plague parents in Prince George's County](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/more-school-bus-issues-plague-parents-in-prince-georges-county/) _2026-08-27 · Dave Leval · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Chaos with school bus assignments created massive lines at campuses, with parents waiting to drop off and pick up their children. ## [Storm threat returns Thursday afternoon, evening](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/weather/storm-threat-returns-thursday-afternoon-evening/) _2026-08-27 · Jackie Layer · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Ahead of an approaching cold front, we'll see the threat of some strong to severe thunderstorms for Thursday afternoon and evening, with the main hazards being heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and strong wind gusts. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the DC and Baltimore-metro regions, along with northern VA, north-central MD and parts of the \[...\] ## [DMV parents who lost children to online harms say Meta settlement is progress, but not enough](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dmv-parents-who-lost-children-to-online-harms-say-meta-settlement-is-progress-but-not-enough/) _2026-08-27 · Ben Dennis · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Two parents from the D.C. region who lost children after separate forms of online harm say Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement with states represents progress but falls short of the broader protections they want Congress and the technology industry to adopt. ## [SoMD Weather: Storm Chances Return Thursday](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/26/somd-weather-storm-chances-return-thursday/) _2026-08-27 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Thunderstorm chances return to Southern Maryland on Thursday, Aug. 27, as warmer temperatures and increasing humidity bring a more unsettled end to the workweek across Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for a partly to mostly sunny day with highs climbing into the upper 80s across much of \[…\] ## [St. Mary’s Sheriff Reports Forfeiture Funds, Staffing Shift](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/26/st-marys-sheriff-reports-forfeiture-funds-staffing-shift/) _2026-08-27 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received nearly $70,000 in federally forfeited funds during fiscal year 2026 and restructured three existing staff positions, according to actions approved by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County at their Aug. 25 meeting. Commissioners approved the Sheriff’s Office’s Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for FY2026, a required annual filing \[…\] ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VmSJuIncfGCh) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Port Tobacco Woman Charged With Arson After July House Fire](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/26/port-tobacco-woman-charged-with-arson-after-july-house-fire/) _2026-08-27 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ A Port Tobacco woman has been charged with first-degree arson and reckless endangerment after Deputy State Fire Marshals determined she intentionally set a fire inside a Charles County home last month, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 8400 block of Wooddy Road in \[…\] ## [Data centers face bans, moratoriums across Bay region](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/26/data-centers-face-bans-moratoriums-across-bay-region/) _2026-08-27 · Lauren Hines-Acosta- Bay Journal News · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ People spilled out of the Harford County, MD, council chambers and down the street in June. For more than 10 consecutive meetings, county residents had demanded that the council ban data center development. They got their wish. Data centers, which enable the internet and AI, are proliferating across the nation. Now, a wave of data \[…\] ## [Antitrust lawsuits against CoStar consolidated in Va. federal court](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/26/antitrust-lawsuits-costar-consolidated-virginia-federal-court/) _2026-08-26 · Jason Boleman · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ Four antitrust lawsuits against CoStar Group alleging monopolistic practices have been consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The post Antitrust lawsuits against CoStar consolidated in Va. federal court appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Washington Commanders sell new gear featuring retired logo](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/sports/professional-sports/nfl/washington-football/__trashed-308/) _2026-08-26 · Kaitlyn Dillon · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Several merchandise items featuring the former Washington Commanders team name and logo are for sale at Northwest Stadium, the team announced Wednesday. ## [Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild takes shape as Maryland seeks new contractors](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/francis-scott-key-bridge-rebuild-takes-shape-as-maryland-seeks-new-contractors/) _2026-08-26 · Liberty Simmons · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Construction is underway to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge more than two years after its deadly collapse. ## [Jury sides with Augusta Health surgeon in medical malpractice lawsuit](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/26/jury-rules-augusta-health-surgeon-medical-malpractice-augusta-county/) _2026-08-26 · USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ A jury in Augusta County ruled in favor of Dr. William Thompson and Augusta Medical Group in a $2.6 million medical malpractice lawsuit filed by Louis M. Belletz. The post Jury sides with Augusta Health surgeon in medical malpractice lawsuit appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Detroit judge loses appeal in lawsuit filed by detained sleepy teen](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/26/sixth-circuit-allows-detroit-judge-lawsuit-sleepy-teen/) _2026-08-26 · USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied dismissal of a lawsuit against Detroit Judge Kenneth King over detaining a teen who fell asleep in court. The post Detroit judge loses appeal in lawsuit filed by detained sleepy teen appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Why Maryland Businesses Are Turning to New Jersey Warehouses](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/26/why-maryland-businesses-are-turning-to-new-jersey-warehouses/) _2026-08-26 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Maryland’s location has long been one of its greatest economic advantages. Positioned between the Northeast and the South, the state serves as a gateway for commerce along the East Coast. From manufacturing facilities and technology firms to defense contractors and e-commerce businesses, companies throughout Maryland have access to some of the nation’s most important transportation \[…\] ## [Vanity plates protected under First Amendment](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/26/4th-circuit-virginia-vanity-plate-first-amendment/) _2026-08-26 · Jason Boleman · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Virginia vanity plates are private speech protected under the First Amendment, not government speech. The post Vanity plates protected under First Amendment appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Southern Maryland Warms Wednesday Before Storm Chances Rise](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/25/southern-maryland-warms-wednesday-before-storm-chances-rise/) _2026-08-26 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Southern Maryland will see another warm and mostly dry day Wednesday, Aug. 26, before shower and thunderstorm chances increase overnight and into Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly sunny skies across the region Wednesday, with afternoon highs generally in the mid-to-upper 80s. Leonardtown is expected to reach about 86 degrees, while Waldorf \[…\] ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mcRFBWxXYjsv) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Still beautiful today, mugginess returns on Wednesday](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/weather/still-beautiful-today-mugginess-returns-on-wednesday/) _2026-08-25 · Damon Matson · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ What a beautiful start to the week we've had, as humidity levels remain low by late August standards. Tonight, high pressure will pass directly overhead, keeping it pleasant and calm as temperatures cool back down into the 50s and 60s. It won't feel quite as crisp Wednesday morning however, as humidity starts to creep back \[...\] ## [Bowie woman dies days after shooting, police say](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/bowie-woman-dies-days-after-shooting-police-say/) _2026-08-25 · Makea Luzader · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ A woman died from her injuries after a shooting in Bowie days earlier, police said. ## [Appeals court says UK law professor case should be revisited](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/25/sixth-circuit-remands-uk-law-professor-injunction-case/) _2026-08-25 · USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the University of Kentucky law professor Ramsi Woodcock's case should be reconsidered, reversing the dismissal of his preliminary injunction request. The post Appeals court says UK law professor case should be revisited appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [School bus driver dies after crash in Montgomery County](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/montgomery-county/school-bus-driver-dies-after-crash-in-montgomery-county/) _2026-08-25 · Makea Luzader · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Officials said they believe the driver suffered from a medical emergency, causing the crash. ## [Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/25/violent-crime-in-us-fell-at-record-pace-in-2025/) _2026-08-25 · By: Amanda Watford; Maryland Matters · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936, according to new national data. The estimated murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate also fell 18.1%, to 4.1 killings per 100,000 people — tying the \[…\] ## [Maryland, Virginia Governments Show Uneven Fiscal Health in New National Study](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/25/maryland-virginia-governments-show-uneven-fiscal-health-in-new-national-study/) _2026-08-25 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ A new study from the Reason Foundation examining the financial health of state and local governments found Virginia posted a clean bill of fiscal health statewide, while Maryland carried one flag at the state level — with far more variation showing up among both states’ individual counties and school systems. The study reviewed audited financial \[…\] ## [Southern Maryland Families Have a Halloween Option an Hour Up the Road: The National Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/25/southern-maryland-families-have-a-halloween-option-an-hour-up-the-road-the-national-zoos-boo-at-the-zoo/) _2026-08-25 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Southern Maryland residents looking for a Halloween outing beyond the usual local trunk-or-treats have a well-known option within driving distance this October: the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. is bringing back its two ticketed Halloween traditions, Boo at the Zoo and Night of the Living Zoo. Boo at the Zoo, \[…\] ## [Maryland Cannabis Tax Revenue Hits $28.7 Million for Second Quarter, Continuing Growth](https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2026/08/25/maryland-cannabis-tax-revenue-hits-28-7-million-for-second-quarter-continuing-growth/) _2026-08-25 · David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor · The Southern Maryland Chronicle_ Maryland collected $28.7 million in cannabis sales tax revenue between April and June 2026, according to the Office of the Comptroller — continuing a steady upward trend since the state raised its cannabis tax rate last year. The figure builds on $26.2 million collected in the first quarter of 2026, a roughly 9.5% increase quarter-over-quarter. \[…\] ## [Over 1,300 arrested in massive ICE operation across Virginia, Maryland](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/over-1300-arrested-in-massive-ice-operation-across-virginia-maryland/) _2026-08-25 · Randi Bass · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ The DHS said sexual assailants, kidnappers, drunk drivers, robbers and gang members were arrested in the operation, but not everyone arrested had non-immigration-related criminal charges against them. ## [Cunningham Falls State Park reopens after rabid beaver attacks](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/frederick-county-md/cunningham-falls-state-park-reopens-after-rabid-beaver-attacks/) _2026-08-25 · Odyssey Fields · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Cunningham State Falls Park reopened after rabid beavers attacked a 13-year-old and a 19-year-old less than two weeks apart. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iu9beJeXcypA) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [MCPS welcomes students back to school amid budget constraints, $3 billion in deferred maintenance](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/community/back-to-school/mcps-welcomes-students-back-to-school-amid-budget-constraints-3b-in-deferred-maintenance/) _2026-08-25 · Mariel Carbone · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Montgomery County Public Schools welcomed roughly 156,000 students back to school Tuesday. However, the new academic year comes amid budget constraints across the school district. ## [Dolly Parton has died, family announces: 'She will always love you'](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/us-and-world/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces/) _2026-08-25 · Addy Bink · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ “May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you." ## [Man arrested in Colorado months after deadly Prince George's County shooting](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/man-arrested-in-colorado-months-after-deadly-prince-georges-county-shooting/) _2026-08-25 · Jenny Gable · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Police said the shooting stemmed from an argument. ## [Police pursuit ends in crash on Crain Highway; 3 injured](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/crash-on-crain-highway-blocks-traffic-in-prince-georges-county/) _2026-08-25 · Odyssey Fields · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ TRAFFIC ALERT: First responders have blocked off all lanes on Crain Highway after a crash in Prince George's County, according to officials. ## [Drone drops $324K in contraband at Virginia prison](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/25/drone-drops-324k-contraband-sussex-1-prison-virginia/) _2026-08-25 · USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ The Virginia Department of Corrections intercepted a drone drop of contraband valued at $324,000 at Sussex 1 State Prison, including methamphetamine and tobacco products. The post Drone drops $324K in contraband at Virginia prison appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Disbarred lawyer accused of handing out checks for fake settlements, theft](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/25/disbarred-kentucky-lawyer-felony-charges-fake-settlement-checks/) _2026-08-25 · USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ Patrick Moeves, a disbarred Kentucky lawyer, is charged with theft by deception and unauthorized practice of law for issuing fake settlement checks and stealing client funds. The post Disbarred lawyer accused of handing out checks for fake settlements, theft appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Teen boy taken to hospital after shooting in Southeast DC](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dc-police-investigate-overnight-shooting-in-anacostia/) _2026-08-25 · Odyssey Fields · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Multiple police cars were spotted in Southeast D.C. late Monday night following a shooting. ## [4th Circuit weighs in on FMLA interference claim](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/25/4th-circuit-fmla-interference-qualified-immunity-virginia/) _2026-08-25 · Correy E. Stephenson · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on qualified immunity in an FMLA interference claim involving an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Virginia. The post 4th Circuit weighs in on FMLA interference claim appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Why AI is no longer optional for litigation teams](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/24/ai-role-in-ediscovery-litigation-practice/) _2026-08-24 · Legal Tech correspondent · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ Ai is becoming critical in eDiscovery, reshaping litigation with agentic systems and driving cost efficiencies for law firms and legal departments. The post Why AI is no longer optional for litigation teams appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings](https://valawyersweekly.com/2026/08/24/zillow-settles-ftc-claims-redfin-apartment-listings/) _2026-08-24 · Reuters · Virginia Lawyers Weekly_ Zillow settled in a case brought by the FTC, where it claims Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop competing on apartment rental listings, ending a case brought in Virginia and other states. The post Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings appeared first on Virginia Lawyers Weekly . ## [Strong front moves into DMV tonight with rain and wind](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/weather/weather-forecast/strong-front-moves-into-dmv-tonight-with-rain-and-wind/) _2026-08-23 · Scott Sumner · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ On this Saturday rain and thunderstorms will approach our western counties, especially along the Allegany Front region in western Maryland as a cool front moves in from the Ohio Valley. Severe threat is low but still in place with damaging winds and possible flooding with the approach of the front into the DMV. After the \[...\] ## [Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts in the District to excitement](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/dmv-celebrates-250/freedom-250-grand-prix-debuts-in-the-district-to-excitement/) _2026-08-23 · Dave Leval · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ The first day of racing at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix left fans excited. ## [Skunk, bat test positive for rabies in Charles County](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/charles-county/skunk-bat-test-positive-for-rabies-in-charles-county/) _2026-08-22 · Jenny Gable · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Two animals in Charles County have tested positive for rabies, health officials confirmed. ## [Barricade situation on Pennsylvania Avenue in Northwest DC resolved: Police](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/barricade-situation-on-pennsylvania-avenue-in-northwest-dc-prompts-road-closures/) _2026-08-22 · Jenny Gable · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ D.C. police responded to a barricade situation in Northwest on Saturday, prompting road closures. ## [Man found shot in leg in Leesburg, police investigating](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/virginia/loudoun-county/man-found-shot-in-leg-in-leesburg-police-investigating/) _2026-08-22 · Jenny Gable · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Police are investigating after a Friday night shooting in Leesburg left one person injured. ## [Driver dies after being shot by Prince George's County police officer, investigation underway](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/driver-dies-after-being-shot-by-prince-georges-county-police-officer-in-suitland-investigation-underway/) _2026-08-22 · Jenny Gable · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ A man is dead after an officer shot him during an incident late Friday night in Suitland, officials said. ## [Some scattered storms possible this afternoon](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/weather/weather-forecast/some-scattered-storms-possible-this-afternoon/) _2026-08-22 · Scott Sumner · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Today brings scattered showers and storms, but there will be some dry times. Sunday will be the pick of the weekend thanks to drier conditions and more sunshine expected. Showers and storms will build in from the south, tied to a storm system moving up the coast through Saturday. The showers will start to fill \[...\] ## [Burrville Elementary School swing site remains unfinished days before school starts](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/burrville-elementary-school-swing-site-remains-unfinished-days-before-school-starts/) _2026-08-22 · Daniel Hamburg · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ School starts in the District on Monday, but there's still construction being done at a Northeast school. ## [Freedom 250 Grand Prix to bring massive crowds, road closures to National Mall](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/freedom-250-grand-prix-to-bring-massive-crowds-road-closures-to-national-mall/) _2026-08-22 · Dave Leval · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix is expected to draw at least 100,000 people each day. You won't be able to get in if you don't have a ticket. ## [Scattered showers and storms Saturday, drier Sunday](https://www.dcnewsnow.com/weather/scattered-showers-and-storms-saturday-drier-sunday/) _2026-08-22 · DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live_ Saturday brings scattered showers and storms, but there will be some dry times. Sunday will be the pick of the weekend thanks to drier conditions and more sunshine expected. We'll see showers and storms build in from the south, associated with a low pressure system that is climbing up the coast through Saturday. The showers \[...\]