Repair delays before Potomac Interceptor collapse blamed on lengthy federal review 

Plus: State review of Potomac senior living facility finds multiple infractions; Missing New York woman with dementia drives safely to MoCo

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April 3, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: April 2, 2026 8:56 p.m.

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A Washington Post investigation details how planned repairs to the Potomac Interceptor sewage line faced years of delay due to a lengthy federal environmental review process. The pipe ultimately collapsed near Cabin John in January, releasing a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River. [The Washington Post]

State review finds care lapses at Potomac senior living facility after fatal shooting

A state review of the Potomac senior living facility Cogir, launched days after the fatal Valentine’s Day shooting of 87-year-old resident Robert Fuller Jr., found multiple lapses. [The Banner]

Missing New York woman with dementia drives safely to MoCo

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A missing New York woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease was found safe in Montgomery County after driving nearly 24 hours across multiple state lines, according to Montgomery County police. [WUSA9]

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