DC weather: Dense Monday morning fog gives way to sunny, mild afternoon

Dense patchy fog and clouds will impact the Monday morning commute across the Washington, D.C. area before conditions clear for a sunny, mild, and breezy afternoon.

Metro proposes fare Increase, free access for DMV youth

Metro is proposing an 11.1% fare increase for FY2028 across Metro Rail, Metro Bus, and Metro Access. 

17-year-old Hyattsville girl identified as victim in fatal DC double shooting

Authorities have identified a 17-year-old girl from Hyattsville, Maryland, who was killed in a double shooting Saturday night in Washington, D.C.

17-year-old girl dies after double shooting in Northwest DC

A weekend shooting in Northwest D.C. has escalated into a homicide investigation after a 17-year-old girl died from her injuries.

Bystander speaks out after being shot during Target shoplifting struggle in DC

An innocent bystander who was shot inside a Target store on New York Avenue in Northeast D.C. is speaking out from his hospital bed as police continue to search for the shooter.

National Guard member deployed in DC arrested on firearms charge

A National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C. has been arrested for carrying an unauthorized firearm after a traffic stop by U.S. Park Police.

Kennedy Center Honors moves to Capital One Arena amid fight over Trump's name

This year's Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. rather than its traditional riverfront venue, which remains at the center of a legal battle over adding President Donald Trump's name to the building.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels ruled out for London game against Colts; Marcus Mariota to start

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Sunday's game in London against the Indianapolis Colts as he continues to rehabilitate a dislocated elbow, head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday.

DC weather: Summerlike warmth Friday ahead of evening storms, weekend showers

The Washington, D.C. region will feel a final surge of summerlike warmth Friday, with high temperatures topping out in the upper 80s, near 90 degrees, before a cold front moves in brining cooler temperatures and wet weather.

Amazon to pay $8.25M to settle DC lawsuit over Prime deliveries in Wards 7 and 8

Tens of thousands of Amazon Prime customers in D.C.'s Wards 7 and 8 will get money back after an $8.25 million settlement over limited delivery services.

Florida pilot uses GPS tracker in wallet to find gear stolen from truck in Southeast DC

A Florida pilot visiting Washington, D.C., turned the tables on thieves in Southeast by using a hidden GPS tracker to find aviation gear that was stolen during a vehicle break-in.

Maryland man sentenced to 10 years for shooting that injured 5 at DC nightclub

A Maryland man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting at a Washington, D.C. nightclub that left five people injured in November 2025.

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.