Woman charged with murder after 81-year-old man found dead in Northeast DC home
A D.C. woman is charged with murder after an 81-year-old man was found dead inside a Northeast home.
A D.C. woman is charged with murder after an 81-year-old man was found dead inside a Northeast home.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix of DC: Full list of parking restrictions and street closures
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the District. Officials say parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect throughout the buildout and to meet security requirements for the event. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays near the racecourse.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the District. Officials say parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect throughout the buildout and to meet security requirements for the event. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays near the racecourse.
DC weather: Sunny, hot and dry Wednesday with highs near 90 degrees
A sunny, hot and dry Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 90 degrees and slightly lower humidity.
A sunny, hot and dry Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 90 degrees and slightly lower humidity.
National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement.
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement.
6 MPD members accused of $441K overtime fraud: what we know
Six Metropolitan Police Department members are accused of stealing more than $440,000 in taxpayer money by claiming overtime they allegedly never worked, including hours submitted while on leave or traveling outside the country.
Six Metropolitan Police Department members are accused of stealing more than $440,000 in taxpayer money by claiming overtime they allegedly never worked, including hours submitted while on leave or traveling outside the country.
National Symphony Orchestra to play at 6 D.C.-area venues amid potential Kennedy Center closure
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will perform at six different venues across the Washington, D.C., region during its upcoming season.
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will perform at six different venues across the Washington, D.C., region during its upcoming season.
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.
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.
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.
6 current, former MPD members charged with corruption in overtime fraud scheme
Six current and former MPD members are facing corruptions charges in an overtime fraud scheme, according to D.C. officials.
Six current and former MPD members are facing corruptions charges in an overtime fraud scheme, according to D.C. officials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A sunny, hot and humid Tuesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.
Accused WWII Memorial vandal granted pretrial release after court appearance
A woman who was charged with vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall was she was granted pretrial release.
A woman who was charged with vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall was she was granted pretrial release.
Judge rules Trump administration cannot halt FBI HQ move to Maryland
A judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot halt the planned relocation of the FBI headquarters to Maryland.
A judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot halt the planned relocation of the FBI headquarters to Maryland.
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.
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.
DC weather: Chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday as heat and humidity build
Mostly sunny with highs near 90 degrees on Monday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the evening commute.
Mostly sunny with highs near 90 degrees on Monday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the evening commute.
4 pedestrians killed in separate crashes across D.C. region
Four pedestrians were killed in separate crashes across the Washington, D.C., region over the weekend.
Four pedestrians were killed in separate crashes across the Washington, D.C., region over the weekend.
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.
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.