5 of the Strangest Hidden Monuments and Memorials Scattered Across DC
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on October 16, 2026
A buried miniature Washington Monument, a Titanic tribute, and a Darth Vader carving on a cathedral hide in plain sight around the capital.
When Is Flu Season in Washington, D.C.? Do I Have Flu Symptoms?
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 23, 2026
Flu activity typically rises in October and peaks from December through February, but sudden aches and fatigue can help distinguish it from a cold.
Why the DC Police Union Is Challenging MPD’s Use of Flock Cameras
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 11, 2026
The dispute highlights how license-plate data can reveal where people drive and raises questions about access, storage and sharing.
Why the Mayor of a Virginia City Wants Flock Cameras Gone
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 11, 2026
Alexandria has 61 cameras, while officials weigh a contract exit amid questions about who can access license-plate data and how long it stays.
Why Washington, D.C., Is Rated the No. 2 Best City for Work in the U.S.
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on August 27, 2026
The ranking weighs career mobility, pay, flexibility and opportunity across 228 metropolitan areas, with Boston taking the top spot.
Is Maryland a Good State to Live in? Here’s What National Ranking Says
Mike Stunson, Greta Cross and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 31, 2026
Maryland lands at No. 21 overall, with a top-five health care score but a 37th-place economy ranking, as Utah tops the list again.
Will DC Hospitals Have to Give Trump, Konza Health Your ER Records?
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 28, 2026
A federal contractor could soon pull identifiable ER records for 10,000+ conditions from up to 100 hospitals nationwide, with no public notice required.
Should Washington DC Be Worried About Legionnaires’ Outbreak in NYC?
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 14, 2026
Health officials trace New York’s 60-case Legionnaires’ outbreak to a contaminated cooling tower — here’s why DC’s 50+ residents face extra risk.
Has Cyclosporiasis Hit the DC Area? What to Know as Parasite Spreads
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 13, 2026
Maryland cases have nearly doubled since May, and the CDC now wants weekly, not monthly, case-count updates nationwide.
How Will DC Residents Receive Money from $9.9 Million Live Nation Settlement?
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY on April 23, 2026
DC’s attorney general sued Ticketmaster’s parent company for hiding fees and using pressure tactics on concertgoers for a decade — and $8.9 million of the $9.9 million settlement is now earmarked to go directly back to consumers.
Why Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade May Affect DC Public Transportation
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY on April 13, 2026
DC Metro just logged its busiest month since 2020 — and $4.28-per-gallon gas in the capital may be driving more commuters off the road and onto the train.
What Is the Most Expensive Housing Rental Market in the DC Area?
Mike Stunson and USA TODAY on April 13, 2026
Arlington, Va. beats out Washington, D.C. itself for priciest 1-bedroom rents in the region — and the gap between the DMV’s most and least expensive rental markets stretches nearly $1,500 a month.
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