Federal judge halts tree cutting at East Potomac Golf Course through Oct. 26

A federal judge granted an emergency temporary restraining order Tuesday prohibiting the felling of any additional trees at East Potomac Golf Course through Oct. 26.

DC climbs to 5th on list of rattiest US cities, new ranking shows

Washington, D.C., is climbing the ranks of the rattiest cities in the U.S., according to a new list released by pest control company Orkin.

Firefighters to canvass neighborhood following deadly DC house fire

Firefighters will return to a northwest Washington neighborhood Tuesday morning after an early morning house fire over the weekend left a man dead and several others injured.

DC weather: Summer warmth returns before weekend temperature drop

Autumn leaves are beginning to turn across the Washington, D.C. region, but summerlike warmth will make a temporary return Tuesday with sunshine and high temperatures reaching the low 80s.

Deadly e-scooter crash in DC prompts safety concerns as injuries rise

The death of a D.C. government official in a collision intensified questions surrounding the safety of motorized scooters as injuries and fatalities linked to the devices continue to rise nationwide.

DMV school districts address declining enrollment as closures, staff cuts loom for some

School districts across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are dealing with declining student enrollment while offering few details to parents and students about what lies ahead.

Judge halts tree removal after National Park Service cuts down 500 at East Potomac Golf Course

A federal judge told the Trump administration she is “furious" after they failed to provide notice of their plan to cut down hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links this weekend.

DC weather: Monday morning rain, wet commute as Hurricane Isaias remnants clear out

Remnant showers from Hurricane Isaias will create a wet Monday morning commute across the Washington, D.C., area as the system slowly moves out of the region.

Commanders Dan Quinn ‘pissed’ after overtime mistake costs team in 27-27 tie with Giants

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn expressed frustration Monday over his team’s execution during critical moments of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, which ended in a 27-27 tie.

The 'American Dream' now costs $5.3 million, and your paycheck isn't keeping up

Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.

Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2026

Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.

Man dead in Northwest DC fire that injured 6 more, including children

A man is dead after a fire engulfed a home in Northwest D.C. early Sunday morning, sending three more adults and three children to the hospital.

DC city official Talib Shakir killed after 2 electric scooters collide in Southeast

D.C. city official Talib Shakir, the Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, has been identified as the man killed in an electric scooter collision in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening.

AI use, screen time in schools under review by DC Council

A D.C. Council committee is looking into the use of artificial intelligence and screen time in schools.

Man injured after 2 scooters collide in Southeast DC

A man was injured after two scooters crashed into each other in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening, according to police.

Hurricane Isaias remnants threaten DMV with heavy Sunday rain

Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm around 9:30 p.m. near Destin, Florida, according to FOX Weather. The storm had sustained winds of 105 mph as it moved north at 19 mph.