Government Shutdown 2025 Update: FAA reducing air traffic at airports nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump administration defends tariff policies in front of skeptical Supreme Court
The Trump administration defended its sweeping global tariffs against a highly skeptical Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Election Day post-mortem: VA Democrats, Republicans analyze what went right and what went wrong
A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Prince George's County leaders organize food drive for federal workers in need
The federal shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is forcing furloughed workers and veterans in Prince George’s County to rely on food distribution centers to feed their families.
Fall foliage near its peak across the DMV: Here’s where to see the best color
The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. According to the latest fall color reports, foliage is peaking across much of the region this week and next, offering one last chance to soak in the reds, yellows, and oranges before they fade.
Democrats sweep three major races in Virginia; pick up 13 seats in House of Delegates
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia.
Transportation Secretary Duffy warns shutdown could force airspace closures, 'mass chaos' in the skies
“Mass chaos" could soon be coming to an airport near you.
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia lieutenant governor’s race
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has won the race to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, beating out Republican John Reid.
Despite controversy during campaign, Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general race
Democratic candidate Jay Jones has won the race for Virginia attorney general against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.
DC Council pushes for another juvenile curfew after Halloween 'teen takeover' in Navy Yard
There’s a new teen curfew on the horizon in our nation’s capital. D.C. lawmakers are taking action, just days after the latest “teen takeover” that was caught on camera and involved the National Guard.
Maryland reports modest gains in school performance, student success rates
The State of Maryland announced modest gains in statewide academic performance and student success. A new report analyzed more than 1,400 schools across Maryland’s 23 counties, including Baltimore City.
Arriving flight evacuated at Reagan National Airport after reports of a bomb threat
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after reports of a bomb threat on Tuesday.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s death draws reflection across DMV
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died, and reaction across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region is as complex as his legacy.
Virginia redistricting fight could define the next governor’s legacy, analyst Chuck Todd says
With control of the Virginia governor’s office and legislature at stake, longtime political analyst Chuck Todd says the state’s next big political battle could come sooner than expected — and it won’t be about policy.
Police arrest man accused in 2024 murder of 3-year-old girl
D.C. police have made an arrest in connection to the murder of a three-year-old girl.
Montgomery County Police Department faces critical staff shortage
The Montgomery County Police Department is sounding the alarm over a serious police staffing shortage, expressing fears that these vacancies could impact public safety in Maryland's largest jurisdiction.
Suspects rob armored truck outside bank in Prince George's County, police say
An assault and armed robbery took place outside a bank in Prince George’s County on Monday, police say.
DC nightclub shooting leaves 5 injured; suspects flee in gold sedan
DC nightclub shooting leaves 5 injured; suspects flee in gold sedan
DC curfew zones: 18 juveniles stopped first night
Eighteen juveniles were stopped for curfew violations during the first night of the Special Juvenile Curfew Zones, established by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).