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What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Delaware’s Caesar Rodney rode into American history in 1776, when he raced from Dover to Philadelphia to cast a decisive vote for independence. A bronze statue depicting Rodney...

After snowfall over the weekend and temperatures dropping below freezing, school districts across the DMV announced delays for Monday, Dec. 15.

TEMPLE HILLS, Md. – A suspect is in custody in Pennsylvania and charged with fatally shooting his mother inside of their Temple Hills home on Thursday. The suspect is 24-year-old Damari Lipscomb. He’s charged with murdering 45-year-old Adia Lipscomb Mingo. On December 11, 2025, at approximately 8:50 am,...

Arlington County Police encountered resistance leading a recent crime prevention initiative at the Pentagon City Metro Station, which resulted in two arrests. The incident took place on the 1200 block of S. Hayes Street. According to Arlington County, the initial confrontation started when an officer stationed for...

Henry’s Sweet Retreat & Bakery at 4823 St. Elmo Avenue in downtown Bethesda, has officially closed after nine years. The closure comes as the owners prepare for retirement following an unsuccessful search for a buyer to continue the business. The shop described itself as “a modern take on an...

The Metropolitan Police Department recently announced a string of arrests related to vehicle-related offenses in Washington, DC. According to the official report, the arrests were made across several days, tackling both Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) incidents. From juveniles to adults, the...

Serve Robotics Inc. , a leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company, and the City of Alexandria announced last week the launch of Serve’s on-demand robotic delivery service in Alexandria, according to a press release from the company. In partnership with Uber Eats, the delivery-platform of Uber Technologies,...

Montgomery County Public Schools announced Sunday evening that it will operate under a Code Yellow for Monday, Dec. 15, meaning a two-hour delayed opening for schools and offices. In the announcement, MCPS wrote, “MCPS is Code Yellow: Delayed Opening for Monday, Dec. 15, with schools and offices opening two hours...

Officials noted that the fire involved the home's back deck, basement, attic and both floors.

West Virginia’s governor says it is inappropriate to ask questions about whether members of the National Guard patrolling Washington, D.C., are prepared to quickly and efficiently respond with firearms in case of attack. “I can assure folks that the people that we send in — anytime you’re sending anyone...