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7+ min ago (350+ words) Good morning. Cold and rainy until this afternoon, with a high around 41. Some school systems north and west of DC have announced delays. Clear overnight, with a low near 27. The Capitals visit Los Angeles tonight, and the Wizards are at Philadelphia. You can find me on Bluesky, I'm @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there's a link to my email address below. Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, "Christmas Time Is Here." Mann and Leo have quietly turned their holiday tour into a must-see tradition. They bring their thoughtful take on the festive season to the Birchmere tonight, with scheduled guest appearances by Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay, and Josh Gondelman. " Despite DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's plans to step down, neither Robert White nor Brooke Pinto will seek her job'they'd rather run to be DC's non-voting delegate in Congress instead. " Jeff Bezos and Lauren…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (577+ words) Staff package tubs of clotted cream for distribution to supermarkets The new German owners of a dairy in Cornwall say "the future's really bright" for the business after substantial investment in new products. The Ehrmann group bought Trewithen Dairy in June 2024 and is spending more than "20m on a new state-of-the-art chilled dessert facility, due to be completed next year. The investment has secured more than 200 jobs, with the hope more staff could be taken on when the new production line comes online. Ehrmann high protein products are being produced at a Cornish diary He said: "We employ more than 200 people on our site in Cornwall and over the course of the next five years as we develop our site, as we develop our capabilities, we're expecting to bring new jobs to the area. "We're proud to be a big part…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (169+ words) The German president will pay a poignant visit to the West Midlands this week, to remember one of the most devastating nights of the Blitz. The German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, former judge Elke Budenbender, will join the Duke of Kent to lay a wreath at the ruins of the old Coventry Cathedral, which was bombed by the Germans during the Second World War." This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz in November 1940 , in which 568 people were killed and 4,300 homes destroyed, along with the Cathedral Church of St Michael. The cathedral ruins were deliberately preserved as a lasting memorial to those who died and the site now hosts community events, bringing new life and positivity to a symbol of war. Mr Steinmeier and Ms Budenbender will tour the new cathedral, which sits alongside the ruins of…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (500+ words) JUST IN: Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland closed due to inclement weather CLOSINGS AND DELAYS: Schools in Prince George's, Montgomery counties to open on a 2-hour delay TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes blocked at DC-295 northbound at Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Follow police direction December 2, 2025, 5:50 AM Maryland Human Services Secretary Rafael L'pez pleaded guilty Monday to driving under the influence in D.C. earlier this year, under an agreement that requires him to do community service and allows the state official to potentially avoid time in jail. If L'pez follows the conditions in the agreement, the case could eventually be dismissed, putting a close to a nearly yearlong legal battle. L'pez was charged in D.C. with driving under the influence and operating a vehicle while impaired on the evening of Jan. 18. He was driving back from a friend's home at around 7:30 p.m. when an officer saw…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago (130+ words) State Sen. Mark Peake Virginia State Sen. Mark Peake will step down as chairman of the Virginia Republican Party at the end of the year. Peake has held the leadership position since April. His decision follows the Republicans' defeat in three statewide races last month and the Democrats' increased majority in the House of Delegates. In a letter to party leaders, Peake expressed his desire to dedicate his full attention to the upcoming General Assembly session. In his letter, Peake emphasized that the new party chair will need to focus all their energy on addressing a potential constitutional amendment regarding redistricting, as well as preparing for the 2026 Senate and congressional races. Scott Pio, chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Party, launched a social media campaign calling for Peake's resignation....

4+ hour, 24+ min ago (495+ words) CLOSINGS AND DELAYS: Loudoun, Culpeper, Fauquier, Howard and Baltimore county schools will open 2 hours late Tuesday December 1, 2025, 10:13 PM Along 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan, District Department of Transportation workers are using drills to take apart the metal and wood framing of structures used over the past several years as outdoor dining spaces. Monday was the first full day after new rules governing the outdoor spaces, otherwise known as "streateries," went into effect. Created during pandemic times, streateries were largely credited with saving local restaurants. They allowed people to congregate in small groups outside and enjoy a meal while social distancing. Now, new rules governing the structures and new fees associated with them are what's forcing some business owners to make hard decisions. "We are not renewing our permit for that," said Cody, who manages Andy's Pizza in Adams Morgan. "They…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago (232+ words) Pedestrian killed in Minnesota Avenue crash struck by WMATA bus and fleeing pickup Washington, DC " A 29-year-old man was fatally struck early Wednesday morning in Northeast DC after falling into the roadway and being hit by a WMATA bus, then struck again by a pickup truck that fled the scene, police said. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 3:51 a.m. on November 26 in the 4200 block of Minnesota Avenue NE. Sixth District officers responded along with DC Fire and EMS, who pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene after lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. The victim was identified as Jal Chuol Pinuieny, 29, who had no fixed address. According to the preliminary investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit, Pinuieny had fallen into the northbound lanes of Minnesota Avenue. A WMATA bus then struck him. The bus driver remained on scene, immediately…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago (45+ words) A female boxer is trending on social media for her controversial weigh-in outfit. Ebanie Bridges, a 39-year-old boxer, has trended on social media for the clothes she decides to wear to her weigh-ins ... Maryland crews prep roads ahead of winter storm...

8+ hour, 10+ min ago (506+ words) WASHINGTON " Transportation crews across the DMV are preparing for possible snowfall ahead of Tuesday's morning commute." Near I-95 in Virginia, crews finished pre-treating main roads and highways earlier Monday, with additional crews arriving Monday night to stage on local roads ahead of any winter weather. RELATED: VDOT pretreats roads ahead of winter rain, reminds drivers that neighborhood streets aren't pretreated In the District, officials told WUSA9 that 10 trucks will be deployed overnight to pre-treat roads across the city." "The main focus is those bridges, those ramps to the bridges, and then the overpasses; those are areas that will freeze first," said Warnique West, the citywide snow coordinator. West said two trucks will operate in each quadrant, with two additional trucks available for support. On major corridors, teams will work in tandem." "So, like if we're on a 695, it's a four-lane highway, we're…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago (34+ words) Jared Littmann was sworn in as the next mayor of Annapolis in a ceremony Monday, where the Democrat hammered home his governing focus: making sure Annapolis works for everyone. "Let us begin this new ......