Marissa J. Lang - The Washington Post
This text serves as an author profile and article archive for Marissa J. Lang, a reporter for The Washington Post, covering news from late 2025 to April 2026. The collected reports primarily focus on local issues within the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Key stories include the potential financial impact of decreased immigrant tax filings due to IRS data sharing with ICE, and the arrest of Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of murder. Other significant local developments involve the departure of D.C.’s Housing Authority head to Chicago, the sentencing of trans activist Ruby Corado for fraud, and preparations for potential SNAP benefit cuts affecting over 1.6 million residents. The archive also highlights cultural and community events, such as the 50th Marine Corps Marathon, the revival of go-go music among D.C. youth, and record cannabis sales on Thanksgiving. Additionally, it covers miscellaneous incidents like a United Airlines engine failure at Dulles Airport and a repeat-offender raccoon in Virginia. The content reflects a broad spectrum of regional journalism, ranging from hard news on policy and crime to human interest stories and cultural preservation efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Marissa J. Lang - The Washington Post
This text serves as an author profile and article archive for Marissa J. Lang, a reporter for The Washington Post, covering news from late 2025 to April 2026. The collected reports primarily focus on local issues within the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Key stories include the potential financial impact of decreased immigrant tax filings due to IRS data sharing with ICE, and the arrest of Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of murder. Other significant local developments involve the departure of D.C.’s Housing Authority head to Chicago, the sentencing of trans activist Ruby Corado for fraud, and preparations for potential SNAP benefit cuts affecting over 1.6 million residents. The archive also highlights cultural and community events, such as the 50th Marine Corps Marathon, the revival of go-go music among D.C. youth, and record cannabis sales on Thanksgiving. Additionally, it covers miscellaneous incidents like a United Airlines engine failure at Dulles Airport and a repeat-offender raccoon in Virginia. The content reflects a broad spectrum of regional journalism, ranging from hard news on policy and crime to human interest stories and cultural preservation efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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