84-year-old woman dies in Oxon Hill townhouse fire

An 84-year-old woman was killed Tuesday evening after a fire broke out in her Oxon Hill townhouse, officials said.

DC Council considering bill to ban cell phones from DC Public Schools

The D.C. Council is proposing a total cellphone ban across all D.C. public schools. The legislation that would put the ban in place was introduced Monday afternoon at the D.C. Council meeting. 

Court rules in favor of DC firefighters in religious beard dispute

A group of D.C. firefighters won a major legal victory Tuesday after a federal appeals court ruled the city may have violated a 2007 court order that allowed them to keep their beards for religious reasons.

DC's crime lab regains accreditations

D.C.s Department of Forensic Science is fully accredited again after losing its accreditation in 2021. 

Former Maryland principal withdraws from new school amid controversy

Former Ritchie Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, who was recently reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary School in Rockville, has withdrawn from the position following backlash from parents over a controversial incident involving a kindergartner.

Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam

Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.

Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know

Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.

Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts

Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.

Virginia crews prep for next winter storm after major cleanup effort

Across the region, officials said they’ve made significant progress cleaning up after the last storm – while they’ve also begun preparations for the next.