U.S. Attorney criticizes pretrial release of WWII Memorial vandalism suspect

The U.S. Attorney for D.C. criticized a judge's decision to grant pretrial release to the woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial.

Heavy security planned for Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix in D.C.

Downtown D.C. is transforming into a high-security zone as organizers and law enforcement prepare for the Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix this weekend.

Police ID woman killed in northwest DC hit-and-run

Authorities have identified the woman who was struck and killed while crossing the street over the weekend in northwest Washington.

Savannah Bananas bring first Banana Bowl to Nationals Park in DC

The Savannah Bananas have announced their inaugural Banana Bowl championship, which will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2026.

2026-2027 Best US High School Rankings: 2 DC-area schools make top 10

U.S. News & World Report has released its Best High Schools rankings for the 2026–2027 school year, and two schools in the D.C. region earned spots in the top ten.

Judge rules against moving FBI headquarters; Maryland site must stand

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s administration’s attempt to pull plans for a new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, ruling the move was not in accordance with the law.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and humid Tuesday with highs near 90 degrees

A sunny, hot and humid Tuesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix street closures leave neighbors, commuters frustrated

Road closures and parking restrictions are expanding across Downtown Washington, D.C., as crews prepare for the first-ever IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix around the National Mall.

Fire sparked by lithium-ion battery displaces 4 in DC

Two adults and two children were displaced after authorities say a lithium‑ion battery in an electrical mobility device sparked a fire in a southwest D.C. row home.

Panda Fest takes over downtown DC with 200 Asian street-food options

Panda Fest opened in downtown D.C. Saturday with more than 90 food vendors, cultural performances and panda-themed attractions.

DC weather: Warm, humid Friday with chance of isolated thunderstorms

A warm and humid Friday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and a chance for afternoon showers and scattered thunderstorms.