Surge in gas prices hits D.C. area hard as ongoing war in Iran drives up costs

A new report revealed the financial strain on families across the D.C. region as high gas prices continue to hit drivers amid the ongoing war in Iran.

Commanders 'part ways' with TE coach Ben Steele following DWI arrest

The Washington Commanders abruptly dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele before the start of training camp, following his recent arrest for driving while intoxicated.

It costs this much to raise a child in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Raising a child may be one of the most expensive things you will ever do. However, the exact dollar amount required to keep a family afloat comes down to your zip code.

DC weather: Threat of Monday afternoon, evening showers and storms

A mostly sunny Monday morning with highs near 88 degrees and a chance of showers and thunderstorms into the afternoon and evening hours.

Suspect sought for daytime vehicle break-in spree in Northeast DC

Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a string of daylight motor vehicle thefts in Northeast Washington, D.C.

2 suspects arrested in deadly Northeast DC shooting of Maryland man

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old Maryland resident in Northeast Washington, D.C., earlier this month.

UDC athletics leaders put on leave after near-drowning hospitalizes 6-year-old

Some members of the UDC athletics and aquatics staff were placed on leave after a near-drowning incident during a soccer camp left a 6-year-old boy hospitalized.

DC weather: Sunshine holds through the weekend with temperatures in the 80s

Mostly sunny skies will continue across the Washington, D.C., region through the end of the workweek, with highs in the low 80s Friday and Saturday. Conditions turn warmer Sunday, reaching the upper 80s, and a slight chance of an isolated shower may develop during the overnight hours into Monday.

Howard unenrolled students: Social media reacts to what we know and what comes next

Hundreds of incoming Howard freshmen say they were suddenly unenrolled days before move in. Here’s the university’s explanation and guidance for affected students, updates from alumni and student leaders, and social media posts showing current and incoming students’ frustration as they try to find answers and figure out next steps.

White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner: Street closures & parking restrictions

The rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is set for Friday, July 24 after the original event was cut short in April when a gunman opened fire in what prosecutors say was an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump.

DC firefighter flown to trauma center after being struck by ladder truck

A D.C. firefighter is in stable condition after being struck by a ladder truck and medevacked to an area trauma center Thursday afternoon.

Metro completes Red Line signal repairs; no delays expected Thursday

Metro officials say repairs to a signaling system issue that caused delays along the Red Line on Wednesday have been completed. 

ice! 2026 at Gaylord National to feature Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

It may be summertime in the Washington, D.C. region, but it won’t be long until the ice! holiday experiencereturns to the Gaylord National Resort - and this year’s attraction will feature Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 

DC weather: Sunny, warm Thursday with highs in the low-80s

Sunshine and springlike warmth settle over the Washington, D.C. region Thursday, with highs reaching the low 80s and noticeably lower humidity. 

Family shares photo of 6-year-old hospitalized after camp near-drowning

The family of a 6‑year‑old boy who nearly drowned in a pool during a summer camp in Washington, D.C. says he remains hospitalized Thursday in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where he is intubated and sedated.