Trayon White expected to regain Ward 8 Council seat following special election

Trayon White is expected to regain his seat on the D.C. Council following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled. 

PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Game 2025 Red Carpet dazzles fans in Atlanta

Hours before the first pitch of the MLB All-Star Game 2025, baseball’s biggest stars lit up the red carpet outside Truist Park in a dazzling display of fashion.

Regional data initiative linking education, workforce outcomes launched in DMV

D.C., Maryland and Virginia will launch the region's first collaborative effort to track how students transition from school to careers across state lines, according to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education. 

Temple Hills family desperate to find 78-year-old man missing since Friday

A Temple Hills family is desperate to find their loved one, and Prince George's County police are asking the public for any assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old man.

Live results: DC 2025 special election for Ward 8

The polls have closed and ballots are being counted in D.C.'s special election. It will determine who will be the next councilmember to represent Ward 8. 

Washington wideout Terry McLaurin still absent as contract conversations stall

Washington Commanders’ star wide receiver Terry McLaurin has reached a contract impasse with the team, openly expressing his frustration and uncertainty about participating in training camp as negotiations stall.

Fairfax couple marries at Arlington County Public Library
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Arlington County Public Library Director Diane Kresh shares how winners of the library?s Valentine?s Day wedding contest tied the knot Saturday among loved ones and curious patrons.

Flash floods, warnings and watches: What to know about severe weather alerts

Flash floods, damaging winds, and relentless rain have recently turned streets across the D.C. region into hazards. And with more storms in the forecast, knowing how to respond when a weather alert hits your phone can make all the difference. 

Minnesota lawmakers shooting: Vance Boelter indicted, prosecutors detail letter

A grand jury has handed up an indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers last month, leaving one lawmaker and her spouse dead.

Frederick Douglass HS unveils new weight room with help from NFL vet Kyle Arrington

Students at Frederick Douglass High School celebrated the opening of a newly renovated weight room Monday, thanks to support from former NFL cornerback Kyle Arrington and his E.V.O.L.V.E Foundation.

Washington Commanders to retire Art Monk’s No. 81 jersey this November

The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday that Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk’s iconic No. 81 jersey will be retired on November 2, in a special ceremony when the team hosts the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football.

Frederick Douglass High School gets new weight room
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Kyle Arrington, co-founder of E.V.O.L.V.E Foundation donates new weight room to Frederick Douglass High School.

Four Smithsonian museums remain closed amid HVAC problems

Four Smithsonian museums on the National Mall remained closed Tuesday as crews worked to resolve heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked to a power failure over the weekend.

Virginia State Police unveil new Mustang patrol vehicles

Virginia State Police announced that troopers will soon be patrolling in newly issued Mustang cruisers.

Nicotine pouch poisonings on the rise among children, new study shows

A popular nicotine product is increasingly making young kids sick after they accidentally ingest it, according to a new study.

Slow-moving storms threaten DC region Tuesday

High humidity and warm temperatures are fueling the potential for slow-moving showers and thunderstorms across the D.C. area again on Tuesday, following a round of severe weather on Monday.