Go-Go Awards 2026: Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow help celebrate sound of DC

Hip-hop legends Doug E. Fresh and Kurtis Blow, along with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, will celebrate the District’s official music Tuesday at the 2026 Go-Go Awards.

Man charged with murder in PG County shooting spree

A 26-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection to a murder and multiple shootings on Sunday in Upper Marlboro. 

Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.

The Washington Commanders announced that the team has parted ways with both offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to the NFL.

Alexandria to discuss land use on Duke Street

A major decision‑making process begins Tuesday for one of Alexandria’s busiest corridors.

Flu cases surging around DMV region

Flu cases are climbing sharply across the D.C. region, with new CDC data showing at least 11 million cases nationwide so far. Health officials say a new variant now accounts for roughly 90% of recent infections.

Police seek suspected porch pirate after package theft in Southeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a package theft in southeast Washington, D.C.

Fairfax County meals tax goes into effect on Jan. 1

If you're planning on eating out in Fairfax County, your bill may be more expensive starting on Jan. 1. 

Police find missing Howard County woman dead, seek arrest of ex-boyfriend

Howard County police say a woman reported missing earlier this month was found dead with stab wounds inside her ex-boyfriend’s apartment, and investigators have obtained an arrest warrant charging him with murder.

Virginia state trooper injured in Beltway crash following pursuit

A Virginia State Police trooper was injured in a crash during a pursuit on Interstate 495 Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia State Police.

Flu cases surging in northern Virginia, health officials say

Get the flu shot, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick — that’s the message coming from Virginia’s Health Department as data shows flu cases soaring in northern Virginia.

Pedestrian killed after being struck on I-295 in Southwest DC

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle along Interstate 295 in southwest Washington, D.C. Saturday night, according to police.

Woman seriously injured in apartment fire in Southeast DC Saturday night

An adult woman was seriously injured after a fire broke out inside an apartment building in southeast Washington, D.C. late Saturday night.