DC judges urge lawyers to take on pro bono cases amid shortage
Judges in Washington, D.C. are sounding the alarm over a massive shortage of lawyers in non-criminal cases.
Judges in Washington, D.C. are sounding the alarm over a massive shortage of lawyers in non-criminal cases.
15 charged in alleged drug ring accused of moving meth and GBL across DC, East Coast
Federal prosecutors have charged 15 defendants in a 12-count superseding indictment alleging a transnational drug ring flooded D.C. and the East Coast with methamphetamine and the date-rape precursor GBL.
Federal prosecutors have charged 15 defendants in a 12-count superseding indictment alleging a transnational drug ring flooded D.C. and the East Coast with methamphetamine and the date-rape precursor GBL.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces new charges in major D.C.-area meth bust
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and federal law enforcement partners announced a superseding indictment adding four high-level defendants to the "Liquid Ice" drug trafficking investigation. Authorities detailed massive seizures, including roughly 200 pounds of methamphetamine and large quantities of the date rape drug GBL imported from South Korea, as task force operations target rising meth distribution networks stretching across Washington, D.C., and the East Coast.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and federal law enforcement partners announced a superseding indictment adding four high-level defendants to the "Liquid Ice" drug trafficking investigation. Authorities detailed massive seizures, including roughly 200 pounds of methamphetamine and large quantities of the date rape drug GBL imported from South Korea, as task force operations target rising meth distribution networks stretching across Washington, D.C., and the East Coast.
Halloween 2026 weather: Trick-or-treat forecast for the Northeast
Ghosts, goblins, and parents can breathe a sigh of relief, this Halloween's forecast is looking boo-tifully dry across the Northeast.
Ghosts, goblins, and parents can breathe a sigh of relief, this Halloween's forecast is looking boo-tifully dry across the Northeast.
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026 ticket lottery opens
The free online ticket lottery for the 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony opened Wednesday, offering the public an opportunity to attend the annual holiday tradition in the nation's capital.
The free online ticket lottery for the 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony opened Wednesday, offering the public an opportunity to attend the annual holiday tradition in the nation's capital.
DC house fire displaces resident, 6 dogs
A man and six dogs have been displaced after a late-night fire tore through a residence in southeast Washington on Tuesday, fire officials reported.
A man and six dogs have been displaced after a late-night fire tore through a residence in southeast Washington on Tuesday, fire officials reported.
DC weather: Cooler Wednesday ahead of late-week warmup, dry Halloween
Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.
Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.
Kenny Monroe takes crown at DC’s 39th annual High Heel Race
Glamour, pride and friendly competition took over Northwest D.C. Tuesday night as drag kings and queens strapped on their stilettos for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race in Dupont Circle.
Glamour, pride and friendly competition took over Northwest D.C. Tuesday night as drag kings and queens strapped on their stilettos for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race in Dupont Circle.
Six people charged in alleged international cryptocurrency, romance scam
Federal charges were announced against six alleged scammers, who authorities said used pictures of beautiful women to steal money from unsuspecting Americans.
Federal charges were announced against six alleged scammers, who authorities said used pictures of beautiful women to steal money from unsuspecting Americans.
Police search for D.C. teen wanted in fatal shooting of twin brother
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, 16-year-old Jabril Young, inside their Northeast home. While investigators are treating the case as a homicide, the victim's mother and aunt say the gunfire was a devastating accident and fear the frightened teen is still on the run.
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, 16-year-old Jabril Young, inside their Northeast home. While investigators are treating the case as a homicide, the victim's mother and aunt say the gunfire was a devastating accident and fear the frightened teen is still on the run.
Free Halloween weekend Lyft rides offered across DC area to prevent drunk driving
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.
DC police search for 16-year-old wanted in fatal shooting of his identical twin brother
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, an incident the family says was a tragic accident inside their Northeast home.
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, an incident the family says was a tragic accident inside their Northeast home.
Street closures, parking restrictions announced for 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race
Street closures and parking restrictions will take effect Tuesday across parts of Washington, D.C. for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, the city's pre-Halloween tradition celebrating the diversity of the District's LGBTQ+ community.
Street closures and parking restrictions will take effect Tuesday across parts of Washington, D.C. for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, the city's pre-Halloween tradition celebrating the diversity of the District's LGBTQ+ community.
DC launches snowplow naming contest ahead of winter weather season
The District of Columbia has launched its “Name That Plow” contest, inviting residents to submit creative names for eight of the city’s snowplows.
The District of Columbia has launched its “Name That Plow” contest, inviting residents to submit creative names for eight of the city’s snowplows.
Ranked choice voting in DC: How to mark your ballot, avoid mistakes and how winners are decided
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
Preschool-age girl reunited with guardian after being found on DC street, police say
A preschool-age girl found in northwest Washington early Tuesday morning has been reunited with a guardian, D.C. Police announced. The reunion comes hours after investigators asked for the public’s help identifying the child, who was discovered around 3:18 a.m. in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street.
A preschool-age girl found in northwest Washington early Tuesday morning has been reunited with a guardian, D.C. Police announced. The reunion comes hours after investigators asked for the public’s help identifying the child, who was discovered around 3:18 a.m. in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street.
Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump renovation plans for DC’s East Potomac Golf Course
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction temporarily halting Donald Trump’s administration’s renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course, granting relief to golfers fighting to preserve the public park.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction temporarily halting Donald Trump’s administration’s renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course, granting relief to golfers fighting to preserve the public park.
DC weather: Sunny Tuesday with highs near 70 degrees ahead of late-week warmup
Pleasant fall conditions will continue across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, bringing clear skies and afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees before even warmer temperatures arrives ahead of the Halloween weekend.
Pleasant fall conditions will continue across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, bringing clear skies and afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees before even warmer temperatures arrives ahead of the Halloween weekend.
DC grandmother reacts after father charged in 2023 murder of 7-month-old
A Washington, D.C. grandmother is speaking out after police arrested the father of her 7-month-old grandson, King Phelps, and charged him with the infant’s murder.
A Washington, D.C. grandmother is speaking out after police arrested the father of her 7-month-old grandson, King Phelps, and charged him with the infant’s murder.
Judge extends block on Trump administration’s renovation plans for East Potomac Golf Links
A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.
A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.