Trump calls for federal government to 'take over DC' in the wake of Mike Gill's murder
Former President Donald Trump called for the federal government to take over Washington, D.C. following the murder of a notable government official in a violent carjacking spree last week.
Gang-related music videos driving gun violence in DC: report
A new report claims D.C. gang members making music videos taunting their rivals on social media are the primary drivers of gun violence in the nation's capital.
SNAP benefit increase approved after legal pressure in DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's Office is now set to fund an increase in SNAP benefits, according to the director of the D.C. Department of Human Services and Legal Aid DC.
2024 SNAP increase: DC mayor faces possible lawsuit over delay in benefits
FOX 5 has learned that at least one group is now looking into whether they can sue D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over a battle to support enhanced food assistance for D.C. residents in need.
DC’s new crime center will monitor, respond to criminal activities in real-time, Bowser says
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city will launch a new dedicated space that will act as the nerve center for law enforcement in and around the District by monitoring and responding to criminal activities in real-time.
Mayor Bowser returns from Dubai conference amidst 'out of control' crime in DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser returned from a trip to Dubai for the United Nations Climate Conference last week as crime in the District continues to be a top issue.
'The status quo is unacceptable:' DC leaders debate how to tackle rising crime rates
There were some vast disagreements at a Wednesday Public Safety Committee Hearing in D.C. Council Chambers. But there was a big thing everyone agreed on: As it relates to D.C.’s current crime problems, something has to change.
$1M safety grant to aid businesses in Adams Morgan, Shaw and Downtown DC
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice announced a grant program to aid public safety in three commercial corridors.
DC mayor travels to Dubai for climate change conference, promote tourism amid spiraling crime
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is facing criticism for taking a trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar this week to discuss climate change and to promote D.C. as a tourist destination amid spiraling violent crimes throttling the nation’s capital.
DC opens holiday market amid violence and drug concerns
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told an audience “The state of our city is strong” at Friday’s ribbon-cutting event, officially kicking off the 19th Annual Downtown Holiday Market. And the mayor received an applause.
Charges dropped against DC’s assistant city administrator Christopher Rodriguez: lawyers
Lawyers for Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, D.C.'s assistant city administrator and acting chief technology officer, say all charges against him have been dropped after he was arrested last week following a dispute with his wife.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser hits the streets to address retail theft, drug dealing in Mount Pleasant
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Acting Police Chief Pam Smith led a community walk in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Northwest Wednesday where they reaffirmed their commitment to stop shoplifting, retail theft, loitering, and open-air drug dealing.
DC Mayor Bowser's anti-crime plan to target organized retail theft, open-air drug markets, masks
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new anti-crime initiative Monday as violence across the District continues to climb.
DC intersection formerly known as Dave Thomas Circle renamed Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Plaza
The once notorious D.C. intersection, formerly known as Dave Thomas Circle, is being renamed in honor of longtime District resident and the first woman to pitch in baseball's Negro League, Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson.
Is DC a city under siege? Mayor Muriel Bowser responds
Facing a 38% increase in homicides, a 110% increase in carjackings, and D.C. crime in national headlines again with the carjacking of a congressman this week, FOX 5 asked D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser whether she believes there is a crime crisis and whether this is a city under siege?
DC looks to NYPD's camera surveillance program for answers as violent crime surges
D.C.’s Police Chief was in New York City Wednesday to study how the New York Police Department uses its CCTV camera program.
Bowser meets with owners who lost pets in District Dogs flood; families of gun violence victims want the same
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Thursday met with the families impacted by the fatal District Dogs flooding nearly three weeks ago. Ten dogs drowned while locked in cages at the facility.
DC leaders detail new measures to combat crime in DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. Police Acting Chief Pamela Smith and other city leaders announced three new focuses on Thursday to combat crime in the District amidst a rise in violent crime.
Free backpacks and school supplies at Bellevue Library for Back to School Bash
Mayor Muriel Bowser and other D.C. agencies and businesses will be at Bellevue Library Tuesday handing out backpacks and other school supplies.
Bowser launches new inquiries in push to bring Commanders to RFK Stadium
The D.C. government is commissioning a study on how to draw more revenue in through sports and Mayor Muriel Bowser made no bones about it last week: She thinks the Washington Commanders should be playing games at the RFK Stadium site.