Orioles fan records his own perfect Pete Alonso catch at Nationals Park

An Orioles fan recording Pete Alonso’s swing, hoping to capture him hitting a home run, instead ended up catching something even better - in his glove and on video!

Maryland man charged with throwing keg through Georgetown Cupcake window

Police arrested a Maryland man accused of tossing a keg through the window of a Georgetown bakery over the weekend, while employees were inside.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C. region Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s, marking the start of a wet stretch expected to last into the holiday weekend.

Trump’s DC arch design approved by US arts commission

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital, marking a key step in the project.

Volunteers wash Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall

Volunteers gathered Thursday to help wash and maintain the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.

DHS directs flights to US from Ebola affected countries to Dulles International Airport

The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days to land only at Washington–Dulles International Airport following the discovery of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee stepping down to accept CEO position

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee is stepping down next month to become the next chief executive officer of an educational nonprofit. 

Staff altercation at Sousa Middle School leads to simple assault charge

A staff incident at Sousa Middle School prompted a schoolwide response after the altercation was witnessed by students, leading to a simple assault charge against a 44-year-old Northeast Washington woman.

New poll shows tight race in DC mayoral primary with Lewis George leading McDuffie

A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.

Officials testify on Potomac sewage collapse before Congress

Four months after a pipe collapse sent an estimated 300 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, the head of DC Water and federal officials testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday. 

UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest: Ticket lottery window closes Friday

Fans looking to attend the historic UFC Freedom 250 weekend in Washington, D.C., have just days left to secure their spot.

DC weather: Hot, humid Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms

Hot, more humid conditions spread across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday, with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms possible.

FBI offers $5K reward in Navy Yard Chipotle assault investigation

The FBI Washington Field Office is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those involved in a fight at a Navy Yard Chipotle.

DC weather: Dangerous heat Tuesday with highs near 97 degrees

A mostly sunny and very hot day is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs climbing to about 97 degrees on Tuesday, the hottest day of the week and near possible record temperatures.

DC police officer caught in Hansen sting due in court

The D.C. police lieutenant arrested in a Chris Hansen sting operation is due in court Wednesday.

Behind the scenes with American Airlines ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is just days away, marking the start of the summer travel season, with a record‑breaking number of travelers expected.

DC fireboat rescues dog stuck on rocks along Potomac River

D.C. fire crews used a fireboat Monday to rescue a dog that became stuck on the rocks along the Potomac River near the Key Bridge.