Staff Writer

State regulators approved a route for new Dominion Energy transmission lines this week, clearing the way for construction near homes in Loudoun County.

Fireworks will begin roughly two hours later than in previous years.

Two men were wounded in the shooting, but it is unclear if the teen was involved.

Parts of Anacostia Park will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists on July 4 for fireworks celebrations, the National Park Service says.

The vending machines will be stocked with two-dose boxes of naloxone, condoms, test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, barbiturates, and medetomidine.

There have been a dozen dogs adopted, but rescuers say 13 may still be put down for space at the shelter.