Local Headlines: Rare 370-year-old Spanish cross found at Maryland archaeological site
| Four women shot, one fatally, at hotel in Northwest Washington; Beltway's inner loop in Northern Virginia closed because of icy conditions; Youngkin says he's 'having a ball,' defends actions as living up to campaign promises; D.C.-area forecast: Cold today before some snow Friday afternoon and night; More than half of Virginia school districts are defying Youngkin's mask-optional order; Mayor Bowser extends D.C.'s indoor mask requirement until Feb. 28; Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward dies, city says ; Youngkin's tell-on-a-teacher tip line drew jokes, but behind the laughter is a serious concern; Residents sue Prince George's County over redistricting map approved by council; Mystics' Natasha Cloud hopes new league will be viable offseason option for WNBA players |
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| | | |  |  | | Essential news and more for DMV residents. | | | | | |  (Travis Parno/Historic St. Mary's City) A 370-year-old Spanish cross has been found in a St. Mary's archaeological dig. Did Native Americans help bring it there? By Michael E. Ruane ● Read more » | | | | One person died, and three others were wounded in a shooting near the University of the District of Columbia. By Peter Hermann ● Read more » | | | | Officials did not say when the highway would reopen, and drivers were advised to avoid the area. By Dana Hedgpeth ● Read more » | | | Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who has made few public remarks since taking office Jan. 15, called on critics to get on board with what he sees as a mandate for change. By Gregory S. Schneider ● Read more » | | | | Some accumulation possible Friday night. Windy and very cold over the weekend. By David Streit ● Read more » | | | | The requirement was set to lift at the end of January but will continue as case rates remain high. By Julie Zauzmer Weil ● Read more » | | | The city said in a news release that Ward died Tuesday "from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." By Rachel Chason and Katie Mettler ● Read more » | | | | Asking students and parents to police their schools for "divisive practices" could cost Virginia quality educators. Perspective ● By Theresa Vargas ● Read more » | | | | The plan approved by the council removed three liberal candidates from districts in which they were considering running. Now one of the candidates is backing a lawsuit against the county. By Rachel Chason ● Read more » | | | The Athletes Unlimited Basketball league is set to debut Wednesday in Las Vegas. By Kareem Copeland ● Read more » | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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