Marine Corps Marathon 2026: Course map, road closures and race schedule

The 2026 Marine Corps Marathon takes runners through Arlington and the nation's capital on Sunday, Oct. 25. Here is the course map, route details, and start time.

Man gets 25 years for deadly arson spree in Northeast DC

A Washington, D.C. man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after a May 2020 arson spree in Northeast that left one man dead, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.

DC Council hearing exposes divide on Audi Field investment proposal

The D.C. Council is weighing a proposed public-private partnership to renovate Audi Field. The plan would include spending $300 million in public funds.

Former head of DC preschool agrees to plea deal for attempted receipt of child porn

The former head of a private preschool in Washington, D.C., agreed to plead guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District.

DC police release suspect images in snatching robbery and assault

D.C. police are searching for two suspects they say stole property from a victim inside an establishment in the District and assaulted the victim during a confrontation to recover the stolen items.

DC weather: Sunny, cool Friday ahead of dry, chilly Marine Corps Marathon weekend

A sunny, cool, and breezy day is expected across the Washington, D.C., region on Friday, with high temperatures reaching near 64 degrees with dry conditions that are set to continue through the weekend.

IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix will not return to DC in 2027

The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix will not return to Washington, D.C., in 2027, race organizers confirmed Friday, following the release of the upcoming NTT IndyCar Series schedule.

51st Marine Corps Marathon preparations underway as road closures and spectator rules announced

Preparations are underway for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, with approximately 40,000 participants expected to race through parts of Arlington and Washington, D.C., prompting road closures, security screenings, and spectator restrictions across the region.

How are rising costs shaping voters in the DC suburbs?

Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.

Washington DC 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register

Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.

DC weather: Mild, sunny Thursday ahead of cooler Friday temperatures

Sunny, seasonal weather across the Washington, D.C., region on Thursday, with high temperatures reaching near 66 degrees before a cold front brings cooler conditions for the end of the workweek and early weekend.

Suspect faces federal charges in DC shootout that wounded National Guardsman

A D.C. man with a lengthy criminal history faces federal charges after a shootout outside a Barracks Row fire station that left him and a National Guardsman wounded.

Marine Corps Marathon 2026 road closures

Thousands of runners are registered to participate in the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, bringing road closures and parking restrictions across Arlington and near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

DC weather: Clear skies, cool temperatures continue Wednesday

A sunny Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures reaching near 65 degrees.

14-year-old girl arrested for alleged assault on DC school resource officer

A 14-year-old girl is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a school resource officer at a Northwest D.C. high school, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).