UConn guard Azzi Fudd, back, goes to the basket against Georgetown forward Cristen Carter (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Azzi Fudd was swarmed by fans seeking selfies and autographs as she walked off the court at the Washington Mystics’ home arena, her last time playing in front of a hometown crowd in a UConn uniform.
A star on the local hoops scene since she was named the national girls’ player of the year as a sophomore at St. John’s College High School in 2019, Fudd indulged in a bit of nostalgia before the top-ranked Huskies improved to 20-0 with Thursday night’s 83-42 dismantling of Georgetown.
Boats and the U.S. Park Police helicopter search the Potomac River the morning after the mid-air collision and crash (staff photo by James Jarvis)
The temporary rules imposed after last year’s collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter to improve the safety of the crowded airspace around Washington D.C. are being made permanent, the government announced Thursday.
The Federal Aviation Administration took steps to make sure that helicopters and airplanes would no longer share the same airspace around Reagan National Airport shortly after the investigation into the Jan. 29 crash began. The rules also prohibit air traffic controllers from relying on visual separation and require all military aircraft to broadcast their locations.
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A four-mile race centered around Ireland’s Four Courts in Courthouse is returning this March, reviving a longtime tradition.
The Four Courts Four Miler will begin and end on March 14 at the restaurant and bar located on a hill at 2051 Wilson Blvd. Runners will first descend the hill, then turn around and run back up to be “rewarded with a tasty beverage,” says a description for the event run by DC Road Runners Club.
Sunset over N. Patrick Henry Dr. in Westover (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Group Assault in Pentagon City — “The juvenile female victim was inside a business when the juvenile female suspect, who is known to her, allegedly approached and made threatening statements towards her before assaulting her. Additional juveniles in the area then also began assaulting the victim. The assault briefly broke up before the group continued the assault and subsequently dispersed upon police arrival. The suspect attempted to flee the scene and following a foot pursuit, she was taken into custody inside the Pentagon City Metro Station.” [ACPD]
Power Outage Along the Pike — “More than a thousand Dominion Energy customers lost power [on Thursday] in Arlington after a squirrel got into the equipment… Dominion Energy confirmed in an email to DC News Now that the squirrel got on a piece of equipment at the Bailey Crossroads substation. At the initial time, more than 2,800 customers were impacted.” [DC News Now]
More Water Infrastructure Issues — “Crews are repairing an 8-inch water main break at 5408 N Carlin Springs Rd. Some 50 customers could be affected… Crews are repairing a 6-inch water valve leak at 1801 N Harvard St. Some 50 customers could be affected. ” [Arlington DES/X, Arlington DES/X]
Felon Voting Ruling — “Today in a historic ruling, a federal judge found that Virginia’s Constitution broke federal law by stripping the voting rights of every Virginian with a felony conviction, paving the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of Virginians to have their voting rights restored.” [Press Release]
Beyer Blasts Appropriations Bill — “The other appropriations bills contained in the minibus have good elements, particularly in the provisions funding health research and aviation safety. But the Trump Administration is already threatening to withhold appropriated funding from numerous states Trump lost in 2024, including Virginia, after this legislation passes. I cannot support a funding deal that is premised on bad faith.” [Press Release]
Bishop Blasts Abortion Amendment — “The extreme abortion amendment, which will proceed to a referendum for voters to decide later this year, would go far beyond even what Roe v. Wade previously allowed. It would enshrine virtually unlimited abortion at any stage of pregnancy, with no age restriction.” [Arlington Catholic Herald]
Latest Winter Storm Forecast — “Quick takeaways from latest models: Onset time for snow Sat: Probably after 8 or 9 p.m., but still TBD. Switch to sleet likely for most of area between Sunday morning and afternoon. A LOT of sleet could fall. Some concern for freezing rain late Sunday.” [CWG/X, CWG]
It’s Friday — Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 44, as west winds increase from 5-10 mph to 12-17 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 24 mph. Friday night will be partly cloudy and colder, with lows around 10 and wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery conditions will prevail, featuring a north wind of 18-25 mph and gusts up to 36 mph. [NWS]
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Large ring of light around the moon due to icy clouds overhead Saturday night (staff photo)
Arlington and the D.C. area will experience dangerously cold conditions Friday night into Saturday morning, with wind chills dropping as low as 8 degrees below zero.
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the area from 8 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday. The extreme wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken, according to the weather service.
Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 44, as west winds increase from 5-10 mph to 12-17 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 24 mph. Friday night will be partly cloudy and colder, with lows around 10 and wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery conditions will prevail, featuring a north wind of 18-25 mph and gusts up to 36 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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The ordinance goes into effect after snow stops falling, but it varies based on how much accumulation there is. Penalties also vary based on the length of the sidewalk.
Renderings of the planned redevelopment at 2480 S. Glebe Road (courtesy of Crescent Communities and Rockefeller Group)
A pair of developers have closed on a planned 530-unit project in Green Valley, planning to deliver a mix of multifamily units and townhouses in early 2028.
Route 50 at Columbus Street, looking east: closed from Edison to Park for a jackknifed truck and many stuck vehicles in 2022 (photo courtesy Michael Thomas)
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has declared a state of emergency ahead of this weekend’s snowstorm, which is expected to bring power outages along with heavy accumulation throughout Virginia.
The newly inaugurated governor signed an executive order today declaring an emergency “due to severe winter weather,” with the most severe impacts expected Saturday and Sunday. The D.C. area is likely to get more than 5 inches of snow, with double-digit accumulation also possible, according to a Winter Storm Watch issued today.
