President Trump to ride around Grand Prix track before Sunday’s race in DC, WH confirms
President Trump will ride around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track in his motorcade before the race begins on Sunday, a White House official confirmed.
President Trump will ride around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track in his motorcade before the race begins on Sunday, a White House official confirmed.
Family of Go-Go icon withdraws support for ‘Chuck Brown Day’ ahead of 12th annual event
The family of the “Godfather of Go-Go," Chuck Brown, has pulled their support for this weekend’s “Chuck Brown Day," one of D.C.’s biggest celebrations of Go-Go music.
The family of the “Godfather of Go-Go," Chuck Brown, has pulled their support for this weekend’s “Chuck Brown Day," one of D.C.’s biggest celebrations of Go-Go music.
12-year-old claims deadly shooting of friend in Northeast DC was an accident
A 12-year-old boy appeared in D.C. court to face charges in the deadly shooting of his 13-year-old friend.
A 12-year-old boy appeared in D.C. court to face charges in the deadly shooting of his 13-year-old friend.
DC weather: Tornado Watch Thursday amid thunderstorms, heavy downpours
Tornado Warnings issued for parts of St. Mary's County expired around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Tornado Warnings issued for parts of St. Mary's County expired around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Suspect arrested in DC after allegedly stealing vehicle of man he shot in Prince George’s: police
Authorities arrested a man near Union Station on Thursday after he allegedly stole the vehicle of a man he shot earlier that morning in Prince George’s County.
Authorities arrested a man near Union Station on Thursday after he allegedly stole the vehicle of a man he shot earlier that morning in Prince George’s County.
Burglary, attempted sexual assault under investigation in DC’s Kalorama neighborhood
D.C. police are investigating a burglary and attempted sexual assault reported early August 19 in the 2400 block of Kalorama Road.
D.C. police are investigating a burglary and attempted sexual assault reported early August 19 in the 2400 block of Kalorama Road.
Freedom 250 IndyCar rides Metro ahead of DC’s Grand Prix; weekend service info and detours
The Freedom 250 IndyCar is making an appearance on Metro Thursday, taking a spin through L’Enfant Plaza station and parts of the Yellow Line ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix race.
The Freedom 250 IndyCar is making an appearance on Metro Thursday, taking a spin through L’Enfant Plaza station and parts of the Yellow Line ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix race.
12-year-old boy arrested for deadly shooting of 13-year-old in Northeast DC
A 12-year-old was arrested Wednesday in connection with a Northeast D.C. shooting that left a 13-year-old dead, police said.
A 12-year-old was arrested Wednesday in connection with a Northeast D.C. shooting that left a 13-year-old dead, police said.
Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
Woman charged with murder after 81-year-old man found dead in Northeast DC home
A D.C. woman is charged with murder after an 81-year-old man was found dead inside a Northeast home.
A D.C. woman is charged with murder after an 81-year-old man was found dead inside a Northeast home.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix of DC: Full list of parking restrictions and street closures
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the District. Officials say parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect throughout the buildout and to meet security requirements for the event. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays near the racecourse.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the District. Officials say parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect throughout the buildout and to meet security requirements for the event. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays near the racecourse.
DC weather: Sunny, hot and dry Wednesday with highs near 90 degrees
A sunny, hot and dry Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 90 degrees and slightly lower humidity.
A sunny, hot and dry Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 90 degrees and slightly lower humidity.
National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement.
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement.
6 MPD members accused of $441K overtime fraud: what we know
Six Metropolitan Police Department members are accused of stealing more than $440,000 in taxpayer money by claiming overtime they allegedly never worked, including hours submitted while on leave or traveling outside the country.
Six Metropolitan Police Department members are accused of stealing more than $440,000 in taxpayer money by claiming overtime they allegedly never worked, including hours submitted while on leave or traveling outside the country.
National Symphony Orchestra to play at 6 D.C.-area venues amid potential Kennedy Center closure
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will perform at six different venues across the Washington, D.C., region during its upcoming season.
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will perform at six different venues across the Washington, D.C., region during its upcoming season.
U.S. Attorney criticizes pretrial release of WWII Memorial vandalism suspect
The U.S. Attorney for D.C. criticized a judge's decision to grant pretrial release to the woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial.
The U.S. Attorney for D.C. criticized a judge's decision to grant pretrial release to the woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial.
Heavy security planned for Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix in D.C.
Downtown D.C. is transforming into a high-security zone as organizers and law enforcement prepare for the Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix this weekend.
Downtown D.C. is transforming into a high-security zone as organizers and law enforcement prepare for the Freedom 250 Indy Grand Prix this weekend.
6 current, former MPD members charged with corruption in overtime fraud scheme
Six current and former MPD members are facing corruptions charges in an overtime fraud scheme, according to D.C. officials.
Six current and former MPD members are facing corruptions charges in an overtime fraud scheme, according to D.C. officials.
Police ID woman killed in northwest DC hit-and-run
Authorities have identified the woman who was struck and killed while crossing the street over the weekend in northwest Washington.
Authorities have identified the woman who was struck and killed while crossing the street over the weekend in northwest Washington.
Savannah Bananas bring first Banana Bowl to Nationals Park in DC
The Savannah Bananas have announced their inaugural Banana Bowl championship, which will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2026.
The Savannah Bananas have announced their inaugural Banana Bowl championship, which will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2026.