Suspect accused of setting Virginia politician on fire identified
The Danville Police Department has identified the man accused of setting a Virginia councilman on fire has been identified.
New traffic pattern on I-495 to start as construction work continues
Construction on I-495 has been a point of frustration for a lot of drivers this summer as VDOT races towards the finish of the four-year project.
Fright Fest at Six Flags America in Bowie canceled as closure nears
Six Flags America has canceled its popular Fright Fest event as the park prepares to permanently shut down at the end of the season.
Assateague Island drowning victim identified as Virginia teen
Officials have identified the teen who drowned while swimming at Assateague Island National Seashore on July 24 as 18-year-old Cresencio Lucas Chavez Velasquez of Parksley, Virginia.
Maryland lawmakers tour Baltimore Key Bridge demolition site as rebuild continues
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited the Baltimore Key Bridge demolition zone on Wednesday, touring remnants of the structure destroyed in the deadly March 2024 collapse.
DC Council holds second hearing on RFK Stadium redevelopment deal
The D.C. Council is holding the second of two public hearings on Wednesday on the proposed redevelopment of RFK Stadium, following a marathon 12-hour session on Tuesday.
DC family grieving after father killed in Southeast DC crash
A D.C. family is grieving after a 50-year-old father was hit and killed at an intersection in Southeast.
Olympian Dominque Dawes expanding gyms across DMV
Silver Spring native and three-time Olympian gymnast Dominique Dawes is ready to take her namesake academy worldwide, starting in the DMV.
Disappearance Mamta Kafle Bhatt: One year later, Manassas Park mom remains missing
This week marks one year since the disappearance of Manassas Park mother Mamta Khafle.
Arlington police warn residents of construction scam
Arlington County police are warning about a construction scam involving individuals posing as contractors and soliciting work door-to-door in residential neighborhoods.
Washington Commanders’ Quinn prioritizes teaching during training camp
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn says one of his favorite parts of the job isn’t just calling plays - it’s teaching.
Fairfax man, volunteer EMT charged in child abuse case; investigators seek additional victims
A Fairfax County man with ties to several organizations across the D.C. region faces serious child sex abuse charges in an investigation that spans more than 20 years.
Initiative 82: DC Council votes to limit tipped wage hikes
The D.C. Council on Monday voted 7–5 to partially repeal Initiative 82, a law aimed at gradually raising the tipped minimum wage to match the city’s standard minimum wage.
Florida man charged in tech support scam targeting elderly Maryland resident
A Florida man is facing multiple charges after police say he defrauded an elderly Maryland woman out of $20,000 in a tech support scam.
Two charged in Prince William County family abuse case
A man and woman have been charged in connection with the abuse and neglect of a family member in Prince William County, police said.
Several Maryland lawmakers denied access to Baltimore ICE facility: 'This is a cover-up'
Several members of Maryland’s congressional delegation were denied access to the ICE detention facility in Baltimore on Monday.
Former Bethesda-Chevy Chase volunteer EMT arrested on child sex abuse charges
An EMT, voice coach and real estate agent is accused of having inappropriate contact with multiple minors dating back to 2004.
Howard University students panic as deadline to pay off past balances approaches
On June 4, Artavious Thompson received an email from Howard University saying he had until Monday, June 30, to pay off $12,807 in past due balances he didn’t know existed.
Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team returns from Texas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) called on a group of northern Virginia search and rescue members for help in Texas.
Virginia au pair affair murder: Alleged plot and latest court details
It's been nearly two and a half years since an alleged love affair led to the tragic killings of an innocent man and woman in Herndon, Virginia, with their suspected killers still on trial.