Top News from WTOP 8am Update – August 26th, 2025

By pwenzel
August 26, 2025 | 7:16 PM

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today’s top news stories: School’s back in session in several Maryland districts—and we’ll have team coverage. The White House says the federal law enforcement surge in D.C. has led to more than 1,000 arrests so far. We’ll talk more about this federal crime initiative with D.C.’s top prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

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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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