Top News From WTOP – 7AM UPDATE – MARCH 20, 2026

By pwenzel
March 20, 2026 | 10:00 PM

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: an update to the National Guard patrolling DC streets, a sink hole in Montgomery County, and a plan that would create a retail marketplace for marijuana to be sold across Virginia.

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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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