9th Street Tunnel partially reopens Friday, day after Metrobus fire

The 9th Street Tunnel in downtown Washington partially reopened on Friday after a Metrobus caught fire during Thursday’s rush hour.

WMATA board approves plan aimed at automating trains

WMATA has approved a major Red Line modernization plan that includes platform safety barriers and a shift toward automated train operations, its biggest upgrade since 1976.

DC weather: Sunny, warm Friday with isolated shower chances

A sunny and warm Friday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 82 degrees and the chance for a few isolated showers later in the day.

Suspect in killing of 2 year old’s mother arrested: Police

A first-degree murder charge has been filed against a suspect in the killing of a 25-year-old Washington, D.C. mother whose two-year-old son briefly triggered an Amber Alert earlier this week.

DC bill would allow self-driving rideshare vehicles like Waymo

D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen announced on Thursday new legislation that would allow self-driving rideshare vehicles to operate commercially in the District for the first time.

DC weather: Sunny, warm and dry Thursday

Sunshine, warm temperatures and dry conditions will make Thursday one of the nicest days of the week across the Washington, D.C. region.

Death investigation after person found dead inside vehicle in DC

A death investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a vehicle Thursday morning near a gas station in southeast Washington, police said.

WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. pleads not guilty to new charges

Accused Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. appeared in federal court Wednesday, pleading not guilty to new terrorism-related charges that could bring a life sentence.

11 injured after WMATA work vehicle strikes stationary train at Metro Center Station

Eleven people were injured early Wednesday when a WMATA work vehicle on Metro’s Silver Line collided with a stationary train at Metro Center, transit officials said.

6 charged in DC based international auto theft ring, prosecutors say

Six people have been indicted in a 15‑count federal case accusing them of stealing at least 20 vehicles in the D.C. region and Pennsylvania, then transporting and selling them in the United States and Ghana.

Adams Morgan PorchFest is back: Timing, restaurant deals and how to watch

D.C. Spring PorchFest is back and residential front yards and commercial streets will turn into more than 25 stages featuring over 100 performances on May 2.

DC Council advances permanent juvenile curfew bill

The D.C. Council on Tuesday moved forward with a permanent juvenile curfew bill aimed at addressing the rise in large teen gatherings that in recent years have led to violence, brawls and, in some cases, gunfire.

DC weather: Late morning showers Wednesday, highs near 74

Late morning showers are possible Wednesday as temperatures climb to around 74 degrees which will make for a nice warmup after Tuesday morning’s dip into the 20s.

Judge blocks removal of 15th Street bike lane near National Mall

A federal judge has blocked plans to remove a protected bike lane along the National Mall, siding with local advocates who argued the decision was rushed and unlawful. 

DC Council advances permanent juvenile curfew plan

The D.C. Council has taken a key step toward making juvenile curfew zones permanent, approving the measure in an initial vote as city leaders respond to a rise in teen takeovers across the District.

Cold snap sends temperatures below freezing across DC region

Cold conditions gripped the Washington, D.C., region overnight, with temperatures dipping below freezing in several areas.