DC and Virginia file federal lawsuit to block proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit to block the proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, claiming the project is unlawful and poses severe traffic, environmental and airspace risks.
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit to block the proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, claiming the project is unlawful and poses severe traffic, environmental and airspace risks.
Halloween forecast brings dry skies, 50s for DC, Maryland and Virginia trick-or-treaters
Dry weather and temperatures in the 50s will make for ideal trick-or-treating conditions across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region this Halloween.
Dry weather and temperatures in the 50s will make for ideal trick-or-treating conditions across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region this Halloween.
Rep. Beatty moves to block renewed Kennedy Center closure effort, alleging concealed evidence
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is urging a federal judge to deny renewed requests to close the Kennedy Center for two years.
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is urging a federal judge to deny renewed requests to close the Kennedy Center for two years.
DC man sentenced to 45 years for 2022 murder of his children’s mother
A 38-year-old Washington, D.C. man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his children’s mother in July 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A 38-year-old Washington, D.C. man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his children’s mother in July 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Gun found in box of candy at D.C. school, Virginia teacher charged in separate incident
School communities in D.C. and Northern Virginia are on edge after firearms were discovered on two separate campuses this week. At KIPP DC Shaw Academy in Northwest D.C., a teacher uncovered a 9mm Glock inside a box of Halloween candy moments before it was set to be distributed to young students, prompting an investigation into how the weapon got onto school grounds. Meanwhile, Manassas Park High School art teacher Veronica Gooch-Ray faces a felony charge after allegedly dropping her loaded handgun in the campus parking lot, an incident that prompted citywide school closures on Monday.
School communities in D.C. and Northern Virginia are on edge after firearms were discovered on two separate campuses this week. At KIPP DC Shaw Academy in Northwest D.C., a teacher uncovered a 9mm Glock inside a box of Halloween candy moments before it was set to be distributed to young students, prompting an investigation into how the weapon got onto school grounds. Meanwhile, Manassas Park High School art teacher Veronica Gooch-Ray faces a felony charge after allegedly dropping her loaded handgun in the campus parking lot, an incident that prompted citywide school closures on Monday.
Judge orders inquiry into DOJ over Trump administration’s East Potomac golf course shutdown plan
A federal judge is launching an inquiry and plans to appoint a special master to investigate whether Justice Department attorneys misled the court regarding Trump administration plans to close D.C.'s historic East Potomac Park Golf Course.
A federal judge is launching an inquiry and plans to appoint a special master to investigate whether Justice Department attorneys misled the court regarding Trump administration plans to close D.C.'s historic East Potomac Park Golf Course.
Judge opens inquiry into DOJ over Trump plan to close East Potomac golf course
Federal Judge Ana Reyes is opening an investigation into whether Department of Justice attorneys misled the court regarding Donald Trump's plans to close the historic East Potomac Park Golf Course. Government lawyers initially claimed no closure plan existed before later acknowledging the administration directed a shutdown set for Nov. 15, prompting the judge to halt further tree removal and plan the appointment of a special master as community members fight to preserve the public park.
Federal Judge Ana Reyes is opening an investigation into whether Department of Justice attorneys misled the court regarding Donald Trump's plans to close the historic East Potomac Park Golf Course. Government lawyers initially claimed no closure plan existed before later acknowledging the administration directed a shutdown set for Nov. 15, prompting the judge to halt further tree removal and plan the appointment of a special master as community members fight to preserve the public park.
Parents raise concerns after firearms found on school campuses in DC, Virginia
Parents in the DMV region are raising concerns after firearms were found on school campuses in Washington, D.C., and Virginia within the past week.
Parents in the DMV region are raising concerns after firearms were found on school campuses in Washington, D.C., and Virginia within the past week.
D.C. man charged with murder in fatal Minnesota Avenue bus stop shooting
Authorities have charged 47-year-old William Louis Chase Jr. with first-degree murder after he allegedly shot 27-year-old Yeferson Moreno-Gimenez to death at a Northeast D.C. bus stop. Minutes later, Chase fired toward a bystander outside a nearby shopping center before a responding officer shot and critically injured him with a patrol rifle. Chase remains hospitalized while the Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau and the U.S. Attorney’s Office conduct an investigation into the police shooting.
Authorities have charged 47-year-old William Louis Chase Jr. with first-degree murder after he allegedly shot 27-year-old Yeferson Moreno-Gimenez to death at a Northeast D.C. bus stop. Minutes later, Chase fired toward a bystander outside a nearby shopping center before a responding officer shot and critically injured him with a patrol rifle. Chase remains hospitalized while the Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau and the U.S. Attorney’s Office conduct an investigation into the police shooting.
Man charged with murder after fatal bus stop shooting leads to confrontation with DC police
A Northwest D.C. man faces first-degree murder charges after a fatal shooting at a Northeast bus stop led to an officer-involved shooting in a nearby shopping center parking lot Thursday morning along Minnesota Avenue.
A Northwest D.C. man faces first-degree murder charges after a fatal shooting at a Northeast bus stop led to an officer-involved shooting in a nearby shopping center parking lot Thursday morning along Minnesota Avenue.
Man killed in Northwest DC shooting
A man was killed in a Northwest, D.C. shooting Thursday afternoon, according to police.
A man was killed in a Northwest, D.C. shooting Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Early voting wraps up in DC, Virginia this weekend; Maryland already finished
Early in-person voting concludes this weekend across parts of the Washington, D.C. region ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Early in-person voting concludes this weekend across parts of the Washington, D.C. region ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Emergency hearing set over Trump arch proposal; judge weighs East Potomac Golf Links dispute
A court will hold an emergency hearing Friday on plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch proposed by President Donald Trump, as the administration states construction could begin next week despite pending legal challenges.
A court will hold an emergency hearing Friday on plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch proposed by President Donald Trump, as the administration states construction could begin next week despite pending legal challenges.
Trial date set for White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect
A trial date has been set for Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of an attack at the White House Correspondence dinner in April.
A trial date has been set for Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of an attack at the White House Correspondence dinner in April.
4 adults, 1 child displaced after 3-story apartment fire in DC
Four adults and one child were displaced after an overnight fire in a three-story apartment building in southeast Washington on Friday.
Four adults and one child were displaced after an overnight fire in a three-story apartment building in southeast Washington on Friday.
Why nearly 1M Maryland voters are registered as unaffiliated
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
DC weather: Warm Friday ahead of cooler Halloween weekend as clocks 'fall back' Sunday
Sunny and warm with highs near 74 degrees will make Friday the warmest day of the week across the Washington, D.C. region, before a cold front drops temperatures for the Halloween weekend.
Sunny and warm with highs near 74 degrees will make Friday the warmest day of the week across the Washington, D.C. region, before a cold front drops temperatures for the Halloween weekend.
Gun found inside box of Halloween candy at DC school
A gun was found inside a box of Halloween candy at a Washington, D.C., early education center on Thursday.
A gun was found inside a box of Halloween candy at a Washington, D.C., early education center on Thursday.
At-Large DC Councilmember Robert White to resign council seat to ensure eligibility for delegate
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White will resign from his council seat on Monday, Nov. 2, to ensure he is eligible as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Robert White will resign from his council seat on Monday, Nov. 2, to ensure he is eligible as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
National Links Trust signs 50-year lease to revamp historic D.C. golf courses
The National Links Trust has signed a 50-year lease with the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to manage and restore D.C.'s historic Langston and Rock Creek public golf courses. The agreement clears the way for long-awaited course upgrades, new clubhouses, and youth development programs at Langston, though the organization's management of East Potomac Golf Links will conclude on November 15.
The National Links Trust has signed a 50-year lease with the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to manage and restore D.C.'s historic Langston and Rock Creek public golf courses. The agreement clears the way for long-awaited course upgrades, new clubhouses, and youth development programs at Langston, though the organization's management of East Potomac Golf Links will conclude on November 15.