Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Authorities clear encampment in Northwest DC amid increase in homelessness
Workers moved in to clear a major homeless camp in D.C. Thursday morning.
DC police arrest 15; seize 20 guns, $23K, fentanyl, heroin, crack, cocaine, liquid PCP in massive bust
D.C. police say 15 people were arrested following a months-long, multi-agency investigation into a local drug ring.
Cocaine found in hallway of Capitol Hill Police headquarters
The U.S. Capitol Police announced that a small bag of cocaine had been found in a "heavily trafficked" hallway of its headquarters.
IRS owes millions to DC, Maryland & Virginia taxpayers - but deadline to claim is Friday
Taxpayers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia could be owed millions of dollars by the Internal Revenue Service – but the deadline to claim your money is running out.
Victim follows suspected carjackers in Maryland, suspects shoot at driver: police
D.C. police continue to investigate a carjacking in the district that escalated to a chase and shooting in Maryland.
DC shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded in the southeast
A man was killed, and two people were wounded in an early Wednesday morning shooting in Washington, D.C., police said.
DC CRIMES Act passes House, threatening local sentencing reforms
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the D.C. CRIMES Act (HR 7530) on Wednesday afternoon, a move that would limit D.C.'s ability to modify its sentencing laws.
Hemp shops concerned about DC law that would require them to get cannabis license
Hemp stores in D.C. are crying foul as they’re getting swept in with marijuana gifting shops in the District’s emergency legislation that requires Initiative 71 Stores to get a medical cannabis retailer license.
Senator ties support for RFK Stadium bill to tribute for old Commanders logo
A Senate subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the bill that would turn over control of the RFK stadium site to the District of Columbia.
Homelessness in DC region rises for second consecutive year, report shows
The number of people experiencing homelessness in the metropolitan Washington region has risen to 9,774 in 2024, marking a 12% increase from the previous year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Nearly $9 billion Union Station renovation could take over a decade
Plans to renovate D.C.'s Union Station take new steps forward.
57-year-old man robs business in Southeast DC: police
Police have arrested a 57-year-old man for robbing a business in Southeast, D.C.
DC ranked hardest-working city in the US, study shows
A new study has ranked D.C. as the hardest-working city in America.
Outdoor and drive-in movies around DC, Maryland & Virginia
Summer is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to enjoy a drive-in or outdoor movie in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Here's everything you need to know.
Wednesday morning showers and fog; drier afternoon with highs in the 60s
A damp start Wednesday with morning showers and fog across the Washington, D.C. region before most of the rain moves out leaving us with a drier afternoon.
Student stabbed, robbed outside Anacostia High School scared of returning to class
The mother of a D.C. Public Schools student is concerned. She says two teenage girls stabbed and robbed her daughter outside Anacostia High School last week.
National Police Week brings thousands of officers to DC
If you’ve noticed more police around the District this week, you’re not alone. According to the organizers of National Police Week, between 25,000 and 40,000 visitors come to the event each year, many of them law enforcement with their vehicles from across the country.
Best family vacation spots in the US: Check out the list
WalletHub has compiled a list of the best vacation spots in the United States that are easy to travel to and won’t break the bank.
DC woman shares alarming footage of man peeping into home
A D.C. woman says that for the past two weeks, a man has been peering into her home near Columbia Heights.