News across Greater Washington
Former Swiss President Defends International Legal Order
Alain Berest, Switzerland’s president in 2018 and 2023, encouraged future leaders to rely on international legal frameworks as Europe’s political future remains uncertain.
WSSC Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Remains in Effect
SMOKE TESTING
September 28- October 9, 2026 (Weather Permitting)
Frederick County Council prepares business development plan
Several amendments to Frederick County’s Workers and Workplaces Plan were overturned Tuesday night, restoring land to the project. Previous amendments had cut the acreage over concerns that too much agricultural land was included. Supporters of the changes argued the county is…
WATER MAIN REPAIR-Main Street Road Closure
NIGHTWORK October 1-2, 2026; 10pm-12pm
News Release - Join the Town of Purcellville for Celebrate Purcellville
Applications for Fall 2026 Agriculture Innovation Grant Open October 1
The program supports local agricultural operations.
TOWN WIDE WEED SPRAYING
September 28-October 6, 2026; 7am-5pm
Eastern Homecoming Parade Friday: Move Cars on Route
Eastern High School celebrates homecoming this weekend! The parade starts in from of Eastern High School (1700 E. Capitol St.
Shop Maury’s Tiktok Famous Yard Sale Saturday
One of Capitol Hill’s biggest bargain-hunting traditions returns Saturday, Oct. 3, when Maury Elementary School hosts its annual community Yard Sale from 9 a.m.
Police search for two drivers in fatal Laurel hit-and-run
Police are searching for two drivers who fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 52-year-old Laurel man early Sunday morning. A preliminary investigation suggests Ernesto Chocoj Caal was struck by two vehicles in the southbound lanes of Laurel Bowie Road near…
Supreme Court allows rapid third-country deportations, for now
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration can resume rapidly deporting immigrants to countries other than their own, the Supreme Court agreed Tuesday.