Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says

The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.

UFC Freedom250: Road and park closures near White House; how to get to The Ellipse

Local commuters, tourists and residents should prepare for significant disruptions as the UFC brings its Freedom250 fight and Fan Fest to the White House in June.

Congressional Baseball Game returns to Nationals Park

Republicans and Democrats will participate in America’s pastime as they compete in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.

Emergency repairs to begin on deteriorated Potomac Interceptor section

DC Water is accelerating emergency repairs on a deteriorated section of the Potomac Interceptor to help protect downstream drinking water infrastructure.

3 year old boy grazed by bullet in DC shooting

A 3‑year‑old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after a bullet grazed his ear during a shooting in the 1700 block of Benning Road, D.C. police said.

Court date postponed for suspect in National Guard shooting

The hearing for the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the District late last year has been postponed.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday as heat and humidity build

Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures rise into the upper 80s and a more summerlike pattern returns to the area.

DC Council proposes tapping rainy day fund to restore social spending

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.

Could the DMV survive without the Potomac for drinking water? New study aims to find out

Millions of people across the Washington region rely on the Potomac River for drinking water. Now, a new multi-million-dollar study is exploring whether the region needs a backup water source in case the Potomac becomes unusable due to contamination, drought, severe weather or another emergency.

DC weather: Partly sunny Tuesday before heat and storms return midweek

A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.

Teen identified in fatal shooting involving unsecured gun in Southeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a 15-year-old girl fatally shot inside a Southeast Washington apartment over the weekend as Journee Long of Bowie, Maryland.

Early voting begins in DC primary election

Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.

New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.

15-year-old girl dies after being shot in Southeast DC

Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.

DC emergency teen curfews expire Saturday as permanent law looms

Targeted juvenile curfew zones created to curb large, disruptive gatherings of teenagers throughout the District are set to expire at midnight.