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25 percent of D.C. plows out of commission
As the region braces for another major storm, one local government is having trouble keeping their plows on the roads, WTOP has learned.
updated: 2 hours, 6 minutes ago

When will my trash & recycling get picked up?
Some counties are delaying trash and recycling collection because of this weekend's storm.
updated: 2 hours, 14 minutes ago

WTOP Snow Emergency Guide
With heavy snow expected, you may want to keep this information handy.
updated: 2 hours, 18 minutes ago

10 to 20 more inches of snow coming to D.C. region
The Washington area continues digging out from a historic storm as another system looks to hit the area this afternoon.
updated: 2 hours, 23 minutes ago

Thousands still without power after blizzard
Power crews have been working around the clock as tens of thousands of people are without power after the massive weekend storm that moved through the area.
updated: Feb 9th - 12:43pm

Airports open, but flights could get canceled
All area airports are open Tuesday, but it's expected that airlines will be canceling flights because of the upcoming storm.
updated: 2 hours, 1 minutes ago

New storm will further complicate snow removal
A new storm coming Tuesday will make the jobs of road crews across the region more difficult.
updated: Feb 9th - 10:46am

Metro train passengers evacuated near Smithsonian
Metro train operators are evacuating a blue line train that stalled near the Smithsonian station.
updated: Feb 9th - 9:39am

Shipment of road salt arrives ahead of 2nd storm
The first of nine ships bringing hundreds of thousands of tons of road salt has arrived at the Port of Baltimore as the region prepares for another big snowstorm.
updated: Feb 9th - 8:34am

Car towed during the blizzard? Here's how to find it
The District was under a snow emergency for most of the blizzard, which meant if you parked on major road you car probably got towed. How do you get your car back?
updated: Feb 9th - 5:54am

Union Station busy as travelers try to leave
Rail travelers eager to leave the nation's capital before more snow hits are lining up at Union Station.
updated: Feb 9th - 3:30am

Gay marriage challenge can't go on D.C. ballot
The D.C. City Council passed the gay marriage bill in December, but it has not yet gone into effect.
updated: Feb 8th - 6:32pm

Metro to operate on limited schedule Monday
Metrorail will operate on an underground-only schedule on Monday. Metrobus will operate starting at 9 a.m., also on a limited schedule.
updated: Feb 8th - 12:20pm

Snow causes multiple roof collapses around region
At least eight buildings have suffered roof collapses in the D.C. area because of the snow.
updated: Feb 8th - 7:06am