Montgomery County restaurant openings outpace closures, data shows

Another beloved Montgomery County restaurant closed its doors in December. It follows a string of well-known spots shutting down, citing economic pressures.

Plan your travel: Metro announces free rides, parking for holidays

Metro has announced that there will be additional hours of operations for the holidays, and free rides and parking will also be available during select times. 

New acting DC police chief to focus on building community 'trust' around crime data

D.C. acting police Chief Jeffery Carroll is starting his new role under a cloud of controversy as Chief Pamela Smith departs amidst allegations of inaccurate crime statistics in the District. 

Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Federal judge bars ICE from re-detaining Garcia through Christmas

A federal judge says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain free at least through Christmas after a judge in Maryland extended her order blocking the federal government from taking him into custody.

ICE disputes claim that Maryland woman arrested in viral case is US citizen

A Silver Spring attorney went viral on TikTok after claiming her client was taken into United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody despite being an American citizen born in Maryland.

DC father arrested, charged after toddler drowned in hot tub
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A D.C. father has been arrested and charged after his 20-month-old daughter drowned in a hot tub during a family trip to Florida.

Vehicle overturns, strikes 2 homes in southeast DC

A late‑night crash sent an overturned vehicle into two homes in southeast D.C. on Sunday, leaving one house with significant structural damage.

Commanders fall to Eagles 29–18; Philadelphia clinches second straight NFC East title

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota, starting in place of the sidelined Jayden Daniels, injured his right hand Saturday night and was replaced by third‑stringer Josh Johnson in a 29–18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

DC weather: Rain, wintry mix possible early Tuesday; Christmas warmup expected

A chilly start to the workweek is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with the chance of a rainy, wintry mix early Tuesday during the morning commute.

Lowe’s worker convicted in deadly forklift attack in Maryland Home Depot parking lot

A Lowe’s employee accused in a deadly forklift attack in a Maryland Home Depot parking lot has been found guilty by a jury and now faces nearly 60 years in prison.

DC holiday travel rush: Best and worst times to drive

Nearly three million Washington, D.C. area residents will be traveling 50 miles or more from home during the end-of-year holidays, according to AAA, and more than 2.6 million of them will be hitting the roads.

Vehicle overturns, strikes 2 homes in southeast DC
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A late‑night crash sent an overturned vehicle into two homes in southeast D.C. on Sunday, leaving one house with significant structural damage.

Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies

A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.

Silver Spring attorney claims client wrongly detained by ICE

A legal battle over immigration status is capturing national attention as a Silver Spring attorney claims her client, Dulce Consuelo Diaz, is an American citizen.

Protesters speak out against Kennedy Center name change
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Protesters, including Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, spoke out Saturday against the addition of President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center facade.

New fire safety standards years after Silver Spring woman's death
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Melanie Diaz was killed in a fire at a high-rise apartment in Silver Spring in 2023. The smoke alarm didn't go off and the building didn't have enough sprinklers to contain the fire. Now, Montgomery County fire officials are implementing new safety standards.