Top News from WTOP – 6PM Update – August 5, 2025

By pwenzel
August 5, 2025 | 8:15 PM

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: President Trump once again threatens to seize control of the District if local leaders don’t address crime issues, and a bond hearing over a Maryland mother accused of killing her two children.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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