DC man pleads guilty to murder in 2025 shooting death of 3-year-old girl

A D.C. man pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with the July 2025 shooting death of 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle, who was sitting in a car with family members when she was fatally shot.

Judge permanently dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn

A D.C. Superior Court judge agreed Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, preventing federal prosecutors from reviving the charges.

Trump signs executive order targeting invasive ticks and mosquitoes in DC

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to eliminate invasive ticks and mosquitoes in Washington, D.C., using non-chemical, technology-enabled control methods.

Here are the new laws going into effect in Maryland, DC and Virginia on Oct. 1

Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia on October 1, bringing changes for consumers, gun owners, renters, workers and more.

DC weather: Warm, humid Thursday brings return of summer feel

A summer-like feel returns to the Washington, D.C. area Thursday, bringing warm and humid conditions that will push afternoon temperatures into the mid-to-upper 80s.

Trump Accounts: Treasury moves to automatically enroll millions of children

The Treasury Department and the IRS are moving to automatically establish Trump Accounts for millions of eligible children, significantly expanding an investment program created under legislation signed by President Donald Trump.

How NoVa and Hampton Roads suburbs could shape Virginia’s 2026 races

The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.

German Club Paderborn defeats DC United 1-0 in international friendly at Audi Field

Fans packed Audi Field for an international friendly that brought competitive soccer energy to the District. German squad Paderborn defeated D.C. United with a final score of 1-0.

DC weather: Partly sunny Wednesday with highs near 80 ahead of late-workweek warmup

The Washington, D.C., region will see mostly sunny skies Wednesday as temperatures warm into the upper 70s and low 80s, marking the start of a late-week warming pattern.

Watchdog group reports issues with DC Police window tint enforcement

The D.C. Police Complaints Board (PCB) issued a new report Tuesday calling for changes in how Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers enforce vehicle window tint laws.

DC weather: Mostly cloudy Tuesday before late-week warm-up

A mostly cloudy Tuesday is expected across the Washington, D.C., region, with high temperatures reaching near 74 degrees before a late-week warming trend brings back temperatures in the 80s.

Washington Commanders look ahead to London after big win against Seahawks

The Washington Commanders will head across the pond to London to play the Indianapolis Colts with a win and some encouraging news about their quarterback.

Gas, diesel prices surge in the DMV amid Middle East conflict

Gas prices are rising across the nation, including in the DMV region, and truck drivers are bearing the brunt of it as diesel prices hit record highs.

DC weather: Monday morning showers give way to clouds; nor’easter cleanup as storm moves away

As a low-pressure nor’easter moves northward, scattered morning showers across Washington, D.C., parts of Maryland and Virginia will give way to a mostly cloudy afternoon with highs in the low 70s. 

Hispanic Heritage Month '26: Where does the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino stand?

The banners are up, confirming the new home of the National Museum of the American Latino is now located next to the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall, at 900 Jefferson Drive SW.