Temperatures are bitterly cold with highs in the teens to low 20s Tuesday.

“Winds will be lighter than yesterday, but even a slight breeze will keep wind chills in the mid-teens this afternoon,” said 7News First Alert Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff. 

A cold front could bring some flurries to the D.C. area Tuesday evening. The highest chance for wintry weather is from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Those flurries aren’t expected to amount to much, but they could leave a trace of snow in parts of Virginia such as Winchester, Luray, Warrenton, Culpeper and Leesburg, according to 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson.

An earlier cold weather advisory expired at 10 a.m. Tuesday — morning temperatures were in the teens and wind chills were below zero.

There could also be another round of light snow showers Tuesday evening, though Johnson said there shouldn’t be much more than a spotty coating of snow.

“Cloudier skies will keep temperatures locked in the teens and 20s Tuesday afternoon with winds chills anywhere from 5 to 15 degrees,” Johnson said.

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School officials in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. have delayed start times or canceled classes, citing continued winter weather-related challenges.

For those opposed to the biting temperatures, Wednesday looks to be the coldest day of the week. Temperatures will be in the single digits Wednesday morning.

Temperatures are expected to grow warmer by the end of the week.

“The end of January and first half of February aren’t looking as cold,” Johnson said.

The frigid temperatures come as many return to work after Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Metro trains and buses have largely returned to normal schedules following Monday’s inaugural events, but the continuing freezing temperatures could make roadways slick and icy for commuters.

Some road closures continue near the White House and National Cathedral as White House officials participate in the National Cathedral’s Service of Prayer for the Nation. Listen to �鶹���� Traffic on the 8s for the latest.

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The Rockville Fire Department identified the firefighter as Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins.

In a news conference on Saturday, fire officials said he was 46 years old.

Higgins was part of a mutual aid response and was assigned to a unit from the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department, MCFRS Station 15, the fire department said.

He collapsed while fighting a house fire in Laurel around 5 p.m. on Saturday. It happened while he was “throwing ladders” to a house in the 15000 block of Bradford Drive.

During the house fire an emergency happened “where we had to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts to our firefighter,” Montgomery County Fire Chief Corey Smedley said.

According to Smedley, Higgins was a 23-year veteran of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

Smedley said the firefighter collapsed while at the scene of the fire and was transported to Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, where he died.

He said that his cause of death would be determined by the medical examiner.

Asked during a Sunday news conference whether any underlying medical condition played a role in Higgins’ death, Smedley said he was unaware of such information.

“If I did know that information, I wouldn’t be able to divulge that information. But, right now, we just don’t. We’re too early in the process,” Smedley said.

“I can tell you that Chris was Chris, based off of what I learned about Chris. And he did a lot of things on that fire scene that was what he was taught to do. So, he put his training into use yesterday.”

Battalion Chief Rafael Gibson, of the MCFRS Fire & Rescue Training Academy and a longtime colleague of Higgins, said he was a “fireman’s fireman.”

“Chris was loved. Chris was a fireman’s fireman. One of our best,” Gibson said.

Higgins leaves behind his wife, Lisa, and the couple’s two young children, according to the

“He is also mourned by his extended family, his Fire Station 15 brothers and sisters, and the entire fire service family,” the Burtonsville department wrote in a statement.

Acting Prince George’s County Executive Tara Jackson offered condolences to the family of the fallen firefighter late Saturday and “continued prayers for the health and safety of all our first responders” as they grieve.

“We are proud of the robust mutual aid agreements with our surrounding jurisdictions, as over 50 firefighters from Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and Howard County worked together on this incident. Prince George’s County will continue to support the needs of our firefighters, the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services, and our other public safety partners during this difficult time.”

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando also offered their condolences.

Our hearts are heavy at the loss of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community.

— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore)

Heartbroken by the tragic loss of Montgomery County Master Firefighter Chris Higgins who gave his life in the line of duty last night. A true hero with 22 years of service in . My sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all members of .

— Councilmember Will Jawando (@CMJawando)

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said in a post on “X” that, “the sudden loss of MFF Higgins is a tremendous loss to our communities. We are eternally grateful for his service to the residents of Maryland, and we are keeping his family in our hearts.”

Pittman said that Higgins was a life member of Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company in Severna Park.

I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, and ask our residents to please keep his family, , Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company, and in your thoughts and prayers.

— County Executive Steuart Pittman (@AACoExec)

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made his way from a funeral in D.C. honoring the life of former President Jimmy Carter to Palm Beach, Florida, where GOP leaders huddled with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20.

Republican governors from 22 of the 27 states that have GOP executives gathered Thursday for a news conference and meeting with Trump, after what some called a “long period” without cooperation from the federal government.

“I know for Montana we’ve wrestled with overreach from the EPA, problems with other agencies — whether its interior, with public lands — but I know each governor that’s standing up here has expressed frustration,” Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte told reporters.

The news conference happened amid a roaring deadly blaze in and around Los Angeles and Trump’s calls for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to resign.

Youngkin was asked if he thought Trump’s comments were doing more harm than good for the devastated communities in and around the wildfire. The governor responded by outlining the responsibilities leaders have to keep their state safe.

“One of the things we talk about as governors all the time is preparing and responding and then recovering after a natural disaster. What’s been happening in Los Angeles is horrific,” Youngkin said.

“What’s happening in California right now is absolutely heart-wrenching and horrific and I think we’re going to need help from the entire country in order for them to recover,” he said.

Sitting to Trump’s right during the dinner at Mar-a-Lago, the group fielded questions from reporters on reports of drones flying around parts of Virginia and New Jersey, among other states.

“I’m going to give you a report on drones about one day into the administration because I think it’s ridiculous that they’re not telling you about what’s going on with the drones,” Trump said. “And it’s not only with me. Glenn was telling me today that in Virginia they have drones all over the place too and nobody’s reporting it. I don’t know why they’re not.”

Reports of drones in the D.C. metro area spiked in mid-November and continued through the beginning of January.

Youngkin said these sightings were especially concerning in his state, which is home to the largest naval base in the world — Marine Corps Base Quantico — and the state’s national security infrastructure.

“And now for two years running we’ve had drone incursion over secure airspace,” Youngkin said, “and we still don’t know why. And I think that’s absolutely unacceptable.”

Youngkin signaled faith in the incoming administration’s response to these aerial phenomena.

“I think President Trump and the new leadership coming in — I think will work diligently to understand who’s behind this and what we do in order to stop the digital surveillance of all our secure infrastructure,” Youngkin said.

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But when you look around the house, there’s wrapping paper all over the floor beneath the Christmas tree. What’s worse, those with freshly chopped Christmas trees may be standing next to a plant that’s closer to kindling than a holiday decoration — plants need water too, you know.

So, what can you do to get garland and greenery out of your home once the ball drops on New Year’s Day?

The short answer: It depends on where you live and what tree you’re working with.

Here’s a quick recycling rundown to help you keep your home free of Christmas trash while supporting your local environment.

Maryland

Maryland is once again asking residents across the state to recycle their Christmas trees, with options available for many jurisdictions.

“Each year, approximately 40 million Christmas trees are sold in the United States. Do your part for Maryland’s environment by recycling your Christmas tree this year,” .

Montgomery County residents are able to dispose of their Christmas trees year-round, thanks in part to the curbside yard trim recycling program. As long as the tree is not “live” — trees with root balls and artificial trees cannot be recycled as yard trim — you only need to place your tree at the curb by 7 a.m. on your recycling collection day.

Eileen Kao, chief of waste reduction and recycling in Montgomery County, told �鶹���� residents will also need to take care when getting their trees ready for recycling.

“Take off all your decorations, your lights, your tinsel, your garland. Take the stand off — whether it’s a metal stand or a plastic stand — take that stand, separate it from your live, cut tree,” Kao said.

She said to be aware of the size of your Christmas tree when planning for a recycling pick up — those “mondo trees” that are several feet taller than standard holiday trees will need more work.

“What you are going to want to do, please, is to cut it maybe into half or thirds. And the reason we ask people to do that is — you’ve seen our trucks, and we just want to make sure that we can pretty easily take your tree away for recycling and that it will actually fit inside the truck,” Kao said.

She said those in apartments, condos and local businesses should speak with their property manager to determine where they should dispose of a tree. However, if you are unsure and need to recycle a tree, there are options available for you.

“If you are living in a multifamily apartment or condominium property, you also should recycle all of these identical materials, so recycle those on site, in your recycling program, at your property,” Kao told �鶹����.

Artificial trees should be disposed of using the county’s option. Likewise, wreathes, ropes and wiring that could damage equipment should not be included in your yard trim.

“If you separate the greens from all wire, you can then bag or bundle them as yard trim, and set them out for collection on your recycling day. If you cannot separate the greens from the wire, you must dispose of these wreaths and roping as trash,” .

Prince George’s County is encouraging residents to during curbside collection between Jan. 6 and Jan. 27, 2025.

Desmond Gladden, an environmental planner with Prince George’s County recycling, told �鶹���� it is important to remove ornaments and avoid leaving artificial trees on the curb. Both can create a problem for recycling centers hoping to turn the trees into mulch.

“Eventually, the public is able to buy it because that mulch is sold in some of the nurseries throughout the county. And also, as an alternative, the county … gives that mulch back to the residents, usually one day in April,” Gladden said.

The county said residents should place undecorated, unbagged and live Christmas trees on the curb at 6 a.m. on their regular yard trim collection day.

Live cut Christmas trees are also being accepted at the Brown Station Road Public Container Pad and Recycling Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day but Sunday. The center is at 3501 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro.

Anyone looking for more information or help with their tree recycling can find out more by calling PGC311.

Virginia

Commonwealth residents have plenty of options for Christmas tree recycling depending on the county they live in.

they will be working to collect Christmas trees during the first two full weeks of 2025 in an effort to turn collected holiday greenery into mulch.

Tree collection will begin Jan. 6 and continue through Jan. 17. Anyone who wants their tree collected should place it at the curb by no later than 6 a.m. on regular trash collection day. The tree should not have any decorations, stands or nails, and it should not be placed inside a plastic bag.

“After Jan. 17, Christmas trees are handled at curbside as part of regular year-round yard waste collection,” the city said. “Make sure the tree is bare and ready for composting. Trees over 8 feet long will need to be dismantled.”

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If you don’t get regular curbside pickup — residents living in townhomes, condos and apartments — the Solid Waste Bureau’s Earth Products Yard in Shirlington will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for drop offs. You can schedule an appointment by calling 703-228-5000 and should bring proof of residence in Arlington to drop off your tree.

And, of course, if you are wondering what holiday essentials can’t be recycled, you can check out the county’s .

Fairfax County residents receiving county collection options are also able to place their trees out for . After Jan. 17, the city asks any resident using county disposal services to request a special pickup for natural Christmas tree removals.

Loudoun County residents can drop their Christmas trees off at recycling locations from late December through mid-January, where they are processed into . The county lists five locations that will offer free recycling for residents this year:

• Loudoun County Landfill Recycling Dropoff Center at 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg is open every day but Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Game Protective Association at 16 South Berlin Pike in Lovettsville is open daily.
• Franklin Park at 17501 Franklin Park Drive in Purcellville is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree recycling.
• Claude Moore Park at 46150 Loudoun Park Lane in Sterling is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for drop-offs.
• Meadows Pool Parking Lot at 42920 Center Street in South Riding is open daily and will accept leftover trees.

Prince William County curbside pickups will occur through the first two weeks of January on yard waste collection days. Recycling drop-offs are also accepted by:

• The Prince William County Landfill at 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas throughout the work week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday drop-offs are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Compost Facility at 13000 Hansen Farm Road in Manassas is open to drop-offs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Virginians receiving service from the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative will also be able to drop off their holiday greenery from now through Jan. 12.

Drop-offs will be welcomed any time of day at the Gainesville Technical Center located at 5399 Wellington Branch Road, near Interstate 66 and U.S. Route 29. Recyclers can leave holiday greenery in the section of the parking lot marked by orange safety cones.

The electric cooperative’s vegetation management manager Rick Carpenter said with the goal of reducing holiday landfill waste.

“Recycling holiday greens is just another way we help area residents and the environment,” Carpenter said.

More information on the recycling plan is available by calling (703) 335-0500, ext. 1600, or emailing VegetationMgmt@novec.com.

DC

If you’re in the District, the Department of Public Works will be ready and willing to take on your holiday trees and greenery in the new year.

“The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will collect holiday trees and greenery from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28 from DPW-serviced households, which includes single-family homes and apartment dwellings with three or fewer units,” the on its website.

The department’s employees are collecting trees and greenery from the curb in front of your home beginning Jan. 2. Pickups shouldn’t take longer than a week, except in the case of inclement weather.

“If Holiday trees and greeneries are not picked up 7 days after being placed, curbside, residents can call 311 and make a “Christmas Tree Removal — Seasonal” service request,” the city said.

Residents can also drop off holiday trees and greenery through March 31 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The city said those drop offs can happen at any of the following locations:

• Bryant Street Sweep Shop at 201 Bryant Street NW
• Guy Mason Recreation Center at 3600 Calvert Street NW
• DPW Salt Storage Facility at 2700 South Capital Street SE

Any greenery received through Feb. 28 will be used for mulch, supporting Mayor Muriel Bowser’s initiative.

Beginning March 1, D.C. residents should put their Christmas trees and holiday greenery with normal trash and recycling. The Department of Public Works employees will collect holiday items with your regular waste, though trees and greenery may be collected “as space permits inside the truck.”

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Buckley honoring Leggett’s life Sunday, calling Leggett a “tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of Black watermen.”

“Vince’s work went beyond retelling the stories of the Black watermen who worked the waters of the Chesapeake Bay,” Buckley said. “He had a passion to preserve stories that otherwise might have been lost to time.”

Leggett’s work for the Annapolis community and greater Chesapeake Bay region has been lauded across the D.C. area and Maryland’s capital, helping people understand and honor Black contributions to the Chesapeake Bay and maritime culture around the region.

“Vince was not only a dedicated historian and gifted storyteller but also a visionary leader who championed the preservation of Black history, culture and contributions to the Chesapeake Bay region,” Chesapeake Conservancy President and CEO Joel Dunn said .

“Through his tireless advocacy and scholarship, he illuminated untold stories and ensured that future generations would know and honor the vital role that Blacks played in shaping the Bay’s heritage.”

The longtime advocate for local waterways has been called a highly respected lecturer and historical consultant when it comes to national and international documentary films on the Underground Railroad.

His work, according to Blacks of the Chesapeake Bay, has been critical to understanding how the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are used to get figureheads like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass to freedom.

“Vince’s work transcended the archives and pages of history books — he built bridges connecting people and communities, fostered understanding and inspired a collective commitment to justice and equity,” Dunn said. “As a mentor and friend to so many, he shared his wisdom generously, guiding others to take up the mantle of preserving and celebrating Black history.”

Leggett also worked as president and CEO of the Leggett Group, a consulting firm aimed at advancing environmental and social justice for African Americans in the U.S. In his time leading the lobbying organization, he worked on “equitable educational funding, assisted living and affordable housing, clean energy, and historic and cultural preservation.”

“The environmental community has lost a true champion with the passing of Vince Leggett,” Maryland League of Conservation Voters Executive Director Kim Coble said.

“Vince was a leader, connector and tireless advocate for the Chesapeake Bay. Through his organization, Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, and the many roles he filled, Vince continually challenged all of us to ensure the Bay’s documented history is inclusive and that we commit to equity as we work to ensure a healthy Chesapeake Bay watershed for future generations.”

Leggett also was critical to the City of Annapolis during its 2022 the acquisition of Elktonia Beach off Bembe Beach Road. The location includes the Carr’s and Sparrow’s Beach properties, which historically served Jim Crow-era Black families in the region.

“Vince’s impact will forever resonate at Elktonia-Carr’s Beach Heritage Park in Annapolis, Maryland, one of his proudest and most enduring achievements,” Dunn said.

Buckley said he and others in Annapolis look forward to honoring Leggett’s legacy by continuing to treat the history of Black watermen as a cornerstone of the community’s heritage.

“His deep connection to the water and the people whose lives were intertwined with it made him a respected figure in the Annapolis community,” Buckley concluded. “He will be greatly missed.”

Leggett’s life in Annapolis included 37 years spent with his wife Aldena in their Arundel-on-the-Bay home, . There, he and his wife enjoyed “beautiful bay views, fishing with their grandchildren and planning their next trip to golf green.”

The historian and advocate served as Chaplain for the City of Annapolis Fire Department, President of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education, CEO of the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis.

Vince Leggett and his wife Aldena also enjoyed years of service together as leaders in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

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Black Friday’s clouds, breezes and snow flurries have given way to falling temperatures across the D.C. region, with the entire area expected to dip into the 20s before daybreak, according to �鶹���� Meteorologist Mike Stinneford.

“Saturday will be a breezy and cold day with highs struggling to get above 40 degrees,” Stinneford said.

The National �鶹���� Service is also predicting dry and cold conditions for Saturday, with temperatures “falling well below average as a very cold airmass moves over the region.”

Colder tonight with low temperatures ranging from the mid teens at higher elevations to the mid 20s at lower elevations.

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash)

These freezing and near-freezing temperatures have prompted hypothermia alerts across the area. In the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser activated D.C.’s hypothermia alert beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, citing temperatures that will feel like 30 degrees due to the wind chill.

“These temperatures significantly increase your risk for hypothermia and frostbite,” AlertDC said.

Those who have symptoms of hypothermia — shivering, memory loss, confusion, sleepiness, stiff muscles — should call 911. People experiencing homelessness in the District can call 311 for information on sheltering from the cold.

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Other jurisdictions may have similar hypothermia alerts activating when temperatures and wind chills fall below freezing, most of which may be sticking around through the beginning of the workweek.

Heads up, DC! A hypothermia alert has been issued. Wear layers to prevent hypothermia . Warning signs include shivering, memory loss, confusion, sleepiness & stiff muscles.

Call 911 if you have these symptoms
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— DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management (@DC_HSEMA)

Sunday’s start to meteorological winter will bring highs in the low to mid-40s for much of the area, but temperatures are likely to feel colder. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will trend colder too, with Stinneford forecasting highs lingering around 10 degrees below average throughout the week.

“Dry and cold weather will continue Monday and Tuesday,” Stinneford said. “We will see a good deal of cloud cover on Wednesday, with a risk of rain or snow Wednesday night into Thursday morning.”

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A cold front moving through the D.C. area is bringing cold winds from the northwest across the region, as the holiday season gets underway this weekend, according to 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson.

“Get the winter gear ready to go! It is going to get progressively colder through Friday and the weekend,” Johnson said.

�鶹���� Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said cloud cover will occur throughout the day, which may produce a few sprinkles or snow flurries in the afternoon. The National �鶹���� Service added that the same cold front plans west of the Allegheny Mountains Friday and Saturday.

Skies will clear up by Friday evening, Stinneford said, but you should expect some of the coldest temperatures since January.

“Skies will clear tonight, and with diminishing winds, temperatures will tumble after sunset, with all of the area in the 20s by sunrise Saturday morning,” Stinneford said.

The cold weather will continue throughout the weekend, with highs staying in the low 40s.

Skies will slowly clear east of the mountains this afternoon & evening with increasing northwest winds gusting 25-35 mph. Snow showers continue over the mountains with light accumulations overnight. More: .

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FRIDAY: A mix of clouds and sunshine. A chance of sprinkles/flurries. Breezy. Highs in the lower 50s

FRIDAY NIGHT: Becoming clear with diminishing winds. Lows in the lower 20s suburbs. Upper 20s near the District

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy and cold. Highs upper 30s to lower 40s

SUNDAY: Partly sunny and cold. Highs low to mid 40s

MONDAY: Partly cloudy and cold. Highs upper 30s to lower 40s

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and remaining cold. Highs upper 30s to lower 40s

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Harris and her family donned black D.C. Central Kitchen aprons, washed their hands and put on gloves Thursday afternoon, before prepping fresh produce to cook and serve. She also joked with reporters and kitchen staff as she listed her own menu plans for a big Thanksgiving dinner with “lots of carbs.”

“Turkey, making ham, my famous cornmeal stuffing … I’m making sweet potatoes — you’re helping, we’re all having hand in that,” Harris said to family members as they prepped collard greens at the kitchen.

Her appearance on Thursday was a much-needed assist for Central Kitchen staff as they looked to meet a record need of 69,000 Thanksgiving meals this week.

“This is double our Thanksgiving output for last year’s record efforts,” chief development officer Alexander Moore told �鶹����.

D.C. Central Kitchen is known for its work helping feed those in need across the region. The organization’s decision to move to a new facility in Southwest allowed the group to get more donations, food and opportunities to partner with others in the community, CEO Michael Curtin explained to Harris and Emhoff.

“We moved in here a year and a half ago,” Curtin said. “This has been dancing in my head for over a decade.”

But the work that’s left to do for the roughly 38% of food insecure D.C. residents didn’t end Thursday, Moore said.

“Come in January when that year-end, sort of holiday rush is over, and we really need those extra hands,” he told �鶹����. “We’re open everyday, but we need 60 to 90 volunteers everyday to keep pace.”

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, 30-year-old Darius Robinson, of Oxon Hill, was driving eastbound on Wheeler Road near Southern Avenue around 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle collided with a motor scooter and then with an SUV.

Those inside the SUV were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Robinson was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police said they’re still trying to figure out what caused the deadly crash.

Police encourage anyone with information to contact Prince George’s County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip using the P3 Tips app.

Below is a map of the area where the crash took place:

�鶹����’s Thomas Robertson contributed to this report.

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Listen live to and check back on this page as results come in.

Election Day 2024 has arrived and polls in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are now open as voters across the U.S. choose between a former president and a current vice president as their next commander in chief. Here’s what you need to know.

Polls in D.C. and Maryland are taking ballots from voters through 8 p.m. on Tuesday, while polls across Virginia are open until 7 p.m.

As of Tuesday afternoon about 77 million Americans early, but the Democratic presidential nominee — Vice President Kamala Harris — and the Republican presidential nominee — former President Donald Trump — are still pushing to turn out many millions more supporters for same day voting across the nation.

Election Day marks a near-conclusion to one of the most bewildering, unpredictable and consequential sagas in U.S. political history. For once, the word “unprecedented” has not been overused.

The U.S. has never elected a president who has been , let alone a former president who survived not �����ܳ��� unsuccessful assassination attempts. President Joe Biden’s decision to of the race in the middle of an election year also landed Trump the title of oldest person nominated by a major party for the presidency. If elected, he would be the oldest person to take the oath of office and enter the White House in modern American history.

• US Election 2024 results (live updates)

Biden’s decision to exit the race also resulted in one of the shortest-lived Democratic primary election campaigns for Harris. She would be not only the first woman, but the first woman of color and first person of South Asian descent elected president.

She would also be the first person born in California elected to the White House since Richard Nixon was elected to serve as president in 1969. Her husband would make history alongside Harris, becoming the country’s first First Gentleman of the United States.

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• Maryland Election 2024 results (live updates)
• Maryland Election 2024: Local race results

Besides the race for the White House, the U.S. Senate race in Maryland could prove historic as Democratic Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan vie for the seat held by retiring Sen. Ben Cardin.

If Alsobrooks wins, she would be the state’s first Black and first Black female senator, helping Democrats attempt to maintain a hold of the country’s high chamber. If Hogan wins, experts say he could shift the balance of power in the Senate toward the Republican party.

“We have a chance to decide who are going to be the ones sitting in these seats that are going to have a distinct impact, not just on our present but on our future,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said during a live interview Tuesday afternoon on �鶹����.

• Voting centers are open until 8 p.m.
• Mail ballot drop boxes are open until 8 p.m.

His comment comes as election officials in Chesapeake Beach issue a warning to voters visiting the city’s Northeast Community Center polling location to plan for about an hour delay when casting their ballot.

“The Town is operating without the electronic poll books that we have had in the past due to a pull back of resources from the State Board of Elections,” official said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “This change has required the Town to replace the poll books with hand written voter authority cards, which is taking more time to process. Lines are currently reported at averaging an hour wait.”

It also follows highly publicized comments from political actors who have concerns about the vote tabulations in states across the country and several bomb threats at polling locations that federal officials have connected to bad actors in Russia.

When asked about his confidence in the Maryland’s ballot counting methods and the security of the 2024 election, Gov. Wes Moore told �鶹���� he was “very confident and very comfortable” with the work of the board of elections.

“This is a board of elections that is run by someone who has served under Democratic and Republican Governors,” Moore said. “It’s a board of elections that is made up of both Democrats and Republicans and it has been incredibly thoughtful about ensuring that we’re going to have a safe and also a transparent and a secure election process.”

Jared DeMarinis, the state administrator of elections for Maryland, said Tuesday the agency had over 1 million people voting in person during the early voting period. More than 600,000 more had voted by mail so far.

“I expect another robust turnout today,” DeMarinis said. “Right now everything has been going smoothly and Marylanders can feel safe and secure in coming out and casting their vote in person.”

He said everything is running according to plan and there was a morning rush at the polls before 10 a.m., when things began to calm down. The agency expected things to pick back up around the evening hours.

“I think there’s a level of excitement,” he said. “You can feel it.”

“You know, I would say that there’s a — there’s a beauty in our democracy, where every two or four or six years, depending on the race, you know, we have a chance to make our voice heard.” Gov. Moore said. “Where power is not passed on by a family, and it’s not passed on by a choice of the person who’s sitting in the seat. It’s passed on through the people.”

DeMarinis said Maryland election results from in person and early voting will be released when the polls close Tuesday. So far, elections officials have already canvased over 320,000 mail-in ballots. Those results will be released Tuesday as well.

“It was pretty fast and well organized,” Godlove Chofong said from outside a Prince George’s County polling location. “We need some change. Very positive change. In this country that is very huge and we really look forward to seeing that.”

Chofong told �鶹���� he voted on Election Day because he “really wanted to do it in person.”

Cynthia Williams from Bowie said that she participated in early voting but was out at the polls with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter, the latter of whom is too young to cast a ballot.

Williams said she made the decision to bring her great-granddaughter along to the polls because it was important to make the young woman “a part of making history.” She also told �鶹���� she will be voting for Angela Alsobrooks because “she’s done a great job so far and I think she’ll do great under the leadership of Kamala Harris.”

Williams explained that she cast her vote during early voting Friday in order to “beat the line.” When she realized there was a long line, she decided to return to the ballot box on Saturday afternoon and cast her ballot. Thankfully, she said, there was no line.

In addition to electing candidates to office, Maryland voters will vote on Question 1, creating an amendment enshrining abortion rights in the state’s constitution. While the word “abortion” doesn’t actually appear on the ballot question, the measure would enshrine a “right to reproductive freedom” if passed. Voters will be given the option between voting “for” or “against” the amendment.

Virginia

• Virginia Election 2024 results (live updates)
• Virginia Election 2024: Local race results

Besides the race for president, all 11 U.S. House seats held by Virginia are on the ballot. Some of those races are expected to be competitive, including two open seats vacated by Democratic incumbents in Northern Virginia.

Voting centers are open until 7 p.m. If you missed the deadline to update your registration, you can cast through 7 p.m.

All voters will need a such as a driver’s license, military ID or passport to vote in the state.

Absentee voters should also plan to mail their absentee ballots to the state with a postmark on or before Nov. 5. or received in the mail by noon Friday.

Ballot drop boxes are also available through 7 p.m. on Election Day — a useful option given the speed of the postal service, according to Arlington elections officials.

“Regular mail can take up to 10 days within Arlington,” . “We do not recommend mailing a ballot less than 10 days before an election. Completed Mail Ballots can be dropped off in person at the following locations and times.”

Virginians can find their individual polling place and ballot information from the state’s Department of Elections’ .

Incumbent Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, who has held a U.S. Senate seat since 2013, is being challenged by Republican Hung Cao.

Competitive races have also formed in Northern Virginia as two incumbents step down from their seats in Congress: Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District and Rep. Jennifer Wexton in District 10.

Meanwhile, several cities and counties across the region will vote to elect new mayors, council members and school board members.

Virginia voters will also be asked about whether to expand an existing property tax exemption to include the families of veterans who died in the line of duty.

DC

• DC Election 2024 results (live updates)

A number of closely watched local issues are on the ballot in the District, including seats on the D.C. Council and an initiative that could drastically change the city’s election process.

• Voting centers are open until 8 p.m.
• Mail ballot drop boxes are open until 8 p.m.

D.C. residents can cast their ballot at any one of 75 vote centers across the District. Same-day registration is also available for those who haven’t registered to vote.

To register when you show up to vote, you must bring an that shows your name and current D.C. address. Registered voters do not need to show ID to vote in person.

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“I think it’s a civic duty. You gotta vote. Whether or not the district you’re voting in has any chance of one candidate winning or the other, you should still go through and exercise your civic duty,” said one male voter who did not want to be identified.

While voting at the polling station at Annunciation Catholic Church in Northwest, he told �鶹���� he decided to vote in person because he lives “right across the street” and it was “convenient.”

When asked if there were any specific issues on his mind, the voter responded: “Immigration, the wars that just don’t seem to stop, fiscal policy.”

D.C. voter Tammy MacDonald told �鶹���� voting was “an important part of being an American,” and that she looked forward to receiving an ‘I voted’ sticker this year.

When asked if there were any issues she was focused on, MacDonald responded: “Reproductive rights is huge. LGBTQIA+ rights are huge. Human rights are huge. I know that D.C. voters don’t make a huge impact on the general election, but it’s important to have a voice.”

Both MacDonald and the unidentified male voter told �鶹���� they voted against Initiative 83, a ballot measure that would bring ranked choice voting to the District.

�鶹����’s Neal Augenstein, Nick Iannelli, Jessica Kronzer, Luke Lukert, Mitchell Miller, Mike Murillo, Thomas Robertson, Will Vitka and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Jurors spent just over an hour in deliberations before returning to the courtroom and finding Candace Craig, 46, guilty of first and second-degree murder in the death of her 71-year-old mother for whom she was supposed to be the caregiver.

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy left the courthouse shortly after the verdict was read and told reporters it was a critical step toward justice in a case that rocked the region.

“Words cannot express how devastated I was when I heard about this case, how angry I was, how committed my office was to getting justice,” Braveboy said. “And as with any case, it is not easy. There was a tremendous amount of evidence in this case. It took a lot to put everything together.”

Braveboy said one of the reasons the case was so hard to compile was its unique nature. It was, in her words, more than just a homicide for the department, given the killing, dismembering and burning of Margaret Craig’s body by her own daughter.

“It was insulting for this 71-year-old woman who was a hardworking woman collecting Social Security, collecting a pension,” Braveboy said.

She told reporters that the process was heart-wrenching for all those involved, as prosecutors brought forth deeply troubling images — graphic photos of grilled body parts — arguing her death was fueled by financial misconduct and fraud.

Among her deepest concerns were the children of Candace Craig and the family members who witnessed the violence.

“You have to live with this. You have three young girls who knew — who now know — that their mother killed their grandmother, dismembered her body, tried to set her on fire and then tried to blame them,” Braveboy said. “I can’t even imagine the therapy, the support, everything that they’re going to need to grow into strong young women. This — it’s almost unbelievable, but it happened. It happened.”

When a reporter said that it seemed like Candace Craig needed help, Braveboy said the now-convicted Craig was far too malicious and intentional to make an insanity case.

“How do you reconcile that with the fact that she took very deliberate, specific steps and — in deciding how she wanted to go about grilling her mother — (used) seasoning to mask the smell?” Braveboy said. “These are very deliberate steps that she took. So, if she has some insanity, it certainly isn’t something that impacts all of her other thinking.”

Moments before the verdict

During closing arguments, prosecutors pointed to evidence, including bins and body parts belonging to Margaret Craig which were found in a bag.

The jurors reached a sweeping verdict, which also included finding Candace Craig guilty of tampering with evidence and improperly disposing of her mother’s body.

The decision followed roughly three hours of closing arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys on Friday afternoon.

Prosecutors said that Margaret Craig was found with a trash bag over her head. Medical examiner testimony found that she died “at the hands of someone.”

Her death was no accident, prosecutors argued, given that Candace Craig sought her daughter Salia Hardy’s help in the covering up Margaret Craig’s death.

Hardy is accused of helping cover up Margaret Craig’s murder but has testified and cooperated with prosecutors during the trial.

Defense attorneys representing Candace Craig took issue with the evidence discussed in the trial, arguing that some detectives and lab workers didn’t do enough DNA tests — only 10 items were tested, which didn’t include the car in the home’s driveway. They also argued that DNA evidence from the crime scene belonged to an unidentified man who may have killed Margaret Craig.

Given the information the jury had, lawyers for Candace Craig admitted that she lied to police during their investigation.

Defense attorneys concluded by saying the jury should find the accused Maryland woman not guilty of the murder charges levied against her. The defense team chose not to dispute charges of evidence tampering and improperly disposing of a body during their closing arguments.

Trial begins for a gruesome homicide

The trial began on Thursday, Oct. 24, with gruesome details and opening statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys inside the Prince George’s County courtroom.

During the first few moments of the trial, officials went back through the claims that Candace Craig, who was a caregiver to her mother, dismembered her with a chain saw and attempted to burn body parts in the backyard of a Landover-area home.

Assistant State’s Attorney Julia Hall argued that Candace Craig spent her time taking advantage of Margaret Craig and that Candace Craig seemed indifferent about her mother’s disappearance during the investigation. Authorities also pointed to early claims that Margaret Craig was asking her daughter about fraudulent credit card charges in the moments before her murder, as an example of Candace Craig’s abusive behavior.

Family members testifying in the case described their concern after being unable to reach the woman in the days after her alleged murder.

One family member, Jillian Philbert, said she made it into the basement of the home after growing worried that Margaret Craig had fallen down the stairs.

When Philbert made her way down, she said there was a terrible odor and several trash bags. However, Philbert said she left the basement after noticing Candace Craig and Hardy were closely monitoring her in the basement.

�鶹����’s Scott Gelman and John Domen contributed to this report.

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Lucas is expected to continue his work on 7News’ 24/7 afternoon broadcasts through Friday, Nov. 22, when the station plans to produce a retirement send-off on 7News and 24/7 all day, according to a release from the outlet. 

“Lucas is something of a D.C. area broadcast institution,” 7News said in a release. “As one of the original news anchors for NewsChannel 8, he has called the station his home since it went on the air 34 years ago. He is among the region’s most highly regarded broadcast journalists.”

Lucas’ career has spanned reports as a sports and health reporter, live interviews with newsmakers and coverage of some of the biggest stories in recent memory. He has been on the air broadcasting live during the 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon, the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, and multiple presidential elections. 

In his 48 years as a journalist, he has been honored with an induction into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle, three regional Emmy Awards and a national Edward R. Morrow award.

“Dave and his wife Lisa are looking forward to their next adventure in Richmond, Va., where they’re moving to be closer to their children and a happily increasing number of grandchildren,” the release said.

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will bring her final case to the American people with a campaign speech from the Ellipse in D.C. Tuesday, according to a permit request.

Harris’ speech will mark the first by a presidential candidate at the location since former President Donald Trump delivered remarks there on Jan. 6, 2021.

Representatives for the Harris-Walz campaign estimated some 20,000 participants would watch Harris during Tuesday evening’s address, which could lead to packed crowds at the Ellipse as well as portions of Southeast, Southwest and Northwest portions of the Washington Monument in D.C.

Officials with the National Park Service granted the campaign’s permit request Saturday, according to the document.

Overnight security is expected to remain at the location until the event ends Tuesday evening. The public gathering permit also explicitly prohibits a march from the Ellipse to another location.

During Tuesday’s address, officials close to the Harris campaign expect the vice president will reference the events that happened on Jan. 6, 2021, which included a march to the U.S. Capitol building and a deadly riot inside the halls of Congress.

The speech is also expected to serve as a final message before next week’s general election.

So far, both Harris and Trump remain in a tightly contested race for the White House.

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Officials said five occupants, including Arlington residents Nicholas Rados, 19, and Brooks Bare, 18, were involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 2200 block of North Harrison Street just before 2 a.m.

“Mr. Bare, who was the driver of the vehicle, was traveling northbound on N. Harrison Street when he struck several parked, unoccupied vehicles on the side of the roadway, resulting in his vehicle overturning,” the police department said in a .

By the time first responders arrived, Rados was suffering life-threatening injuries. He died after being taken to a hospital for emergency care.

Three other unidentified passengers were evaluated or treated for injuries and are expected to survive the crash.

“As a result of the on-scene investigation, alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash,” police said.

Bare is currently being held without bond and charged for driving under the influence, refusing a Breathalyzer or blood test, and involuntary manslaughter.

Arlington County police ask anyone with information to contact investigators at dgilmore@arlingtonva.us���ǰ���703-228-4049. Tips can also be reported anonymously using 1-866-411-8477.

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Years after Michael Thomas Pruden, 50, was hit with seven federal assault charges related to “bias-motivated assaults” on men from 2018 to 2021 in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, a jury of his peers in Washington D.C. acquitted him of all charges.

Initially, prosecutors argued before a grand jury that Pruden attacked victims because of their perceived sexual orientation, targeting a park known for cruising, or “a meeting place for men seeking consensual sex with other men,” according to charging documents.

The indictment identified a total of five victims who were assaulted during evening activities at the park in D.C., claiming Pruden pretended to be a member of law enforcement and attacked unsuspecting men.

“Before spraying the men, Pruden pretended to be a Park Police officer, shined a flashlight in the victims’ faces and gave the victims police-style directives,” the department said .

Prosecutors also brought forth digital evidence from Pruden — “text or social media messages or profiles that reference ‘cruising,’ Meridian Hill Park or Malcolm X Park,” and social media activity on platforms like Jack’d and Grindr ahead of this week’s jury trial. Jurors began deliberation Thursday and reached their decision Friday afternoon.

Pruden’s acquittal comes more than two years after his arrest in Norfolk, Virginia, due in part to significant delays in the trial. Notable issues included changes in representation and motions to bifurcate the trial — separating the question of whether Pruden committed the offenses charged from deliberation on the reason being the victims’ espoused or assumed sexual orientation.

The jury’s decision also followed charges for attacks on two people at Daingerfield Island in Alexandria, Virginia, in 2021. The Alexandria case also concluded with Pruden being found not guilty verdict in both incidents.

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