DC Public Schools Reopen Despite Icy Streets
Parents and teachers split on safety as students return to class after snowstorm
Pregnancy Resource Centers Supported by NJ Advocate
Daronte Jones' journey from Morgan State to Washington Commanders
Weather
Heavy Damage Reported in Ogden Street House Fire
No injuries as firefighters battle blaze for several hours

Baltimore and DC Brace for Extended Cold Snap
National Weather Service warns of prolonged frigid conditions and potential coastal storm
Unplowed Roads Trap Delivery Truck in Northwest DC
Residents spend over an hour digging out 18-wheeler stuck on icy streets near 17th and Kalorama
Lifestyle
Providencia Bar Brings Unique Cocktails and Snacks to H Street
This pint-sized bar offers an innovative menu inspired by the owners' Salvadoran and Taiwanese roots.

National News Literacy Week 2026 Focuses on Rebuilding Trust in AI Era
Annual event aims to help teens identify credible news amid rise of AI-generated content
Activist Shirley Raines, known for helping Skid Row's homeless, dies at 58
Raines was the CEO and founder of the nonprofit Beauty 2 the Streetz, which had over 6.6 million followers across social media.
Sports
Kane surpasses Modano as top US-born NHL scorer
Red Wings fall to Capitals in shootout despite historic milestone

USWNT World Cup Winner Crystal Dunn Retires at 33
The accomplished player is stepping away from professional soccer to focus on family life.
USWNT Star Crystal Dunn Retires at 33
The World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist is stepping away from professional soccer.
Travel
American Airlines to Resume Flights to Venezuela
Flights pending government approval and security assessments after U.S. military action.

US Issues Travel Advisory for Pakistan, Citing Security Concerns
State Department warns of high risk of crime, civil unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping
Deadly Potomac River Crash Remembered by First Responders
One year after a mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a US Army Blackhawk helicopter, first responders reflect on the tragic night and its lasting impact.
Politics
Nationwide Protests Against ICE Prompt 'National Shutdown'
Businesses across the US close for a day of demonstrations against immigration enforcement actions.

Lawmakers Demand USPS Reverse Postmark Rule Change
Budzinski, Bergman, and Pappas lead letter criticizing policy that would obscure mail origins
Colorado River Governors Meet in DC, No Deal Yet on Water Rights
Arizona governor says progress made, but Upper Basin states still resist mandatory water cuts