FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone opens on DC's National Mall
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup is nearly over, and excitement is building as the U.S. Men’s National Team heads into the tournament with confidence. The first match kicks off later Thursday in Mexico City.
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup is nearly over, and excitement is building as the U.S. Men’s National Team heads into the tournament with confidence. The first match kicks off later Thursday in Mexico City.
Man killed, girl injured in DC double shooting
A man was killed and a girl was injured in a double shooting Wednesday night in Northwest Washington.
A man was killed and a girl was injured in a double shooting Wednesday night in Northwest Washington.
DC weather: Heat Advisory Thursday with evening thunderstorms possible
A very hot and humid Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with a Heat Advisory in effect and the potential for scattered thunderstorms by evening.
A very hot and humid Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with a Heat Advisory in effect and the potential for scattered thunderstorms by evening.
UFC White House Octagon tour offers first look at setup
President Donald Trump’s planned UFC event on the White House South Lawn, part of the celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, is set for this weekend, with seven mixed martial arts matches scheduled for Sunday.
President Donald Trump’s planned UFC event on the White House South Lawn, part of the celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, is set for this weekend, with seven mixed martial arts matches scheduled for Sunday.
Republicans extend Congressional Baseball Game winning streak with 11-2 rout
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
MPD searching for 2 suspects in Northeast DC shooting
Police are searching for two suspects connected to a shooting in Northeast D.C. last month.
Police are searching for two suspects connected to a shooting in Northeast D.C. last month.
Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
UFC Freedom250: Road and park closures near White House; how to get to The Ellipse
Local commuters, tourists and residents should prepare for significant disruptions as the UFC brings its Freedom250 fight and Fan Fest to the White House in June.
Local commuters, tourists and residents should prepare for significant disruptions as the UFC brings its Freedom250 fight and Fan Fest to the White House in June.
DC Primary Election 2026: What voters need to know before Election Day
Early voting is underway in the District ahead of the June 16 primary election and At-Large Council special election.
Early voting is underway in the District ahead of the June 16 primary election and At-Large Council special election.
Emergency repairs to begin on deteriorated Potomac Interceptor section
DC Water is accelerating emergency repairs on a deteriorated section of the Potomac Interceptor to help protect downstream drinking water infrastructure.
DC Water is accelerating emergency repairs on a deteriorated section of the Potomac Interceptor to help protect downstream drinking water infrastructure.
From sheep to martial arts: A look back at patriotic moments on the White House South Lawn
Ahead of a UFC Fight this weekend, here's a look back at other patriotic celebrations on the White House's South Lawn
Ahead of a UFC Fight this weekend, here's a look back at other patriotic celebrations on the White House's South Lawn
3 year old boy grazed by bullet in DC shooting
A 3‑year‑old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after a bullet grazed his ear during a shooting in the 1700 block of Benning Road, D.C. police said.
A 3‑year‑old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after a bullet grazed his ear during a shooting in the 1700 block of Benning Road, D.C. police said.
Court date postponed for suspect in National Guard shooting
The hearing for the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the District late last year has been postponed.
The hearing for the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the District late last year has been postponed.
DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday as heat and humidity build
Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures rise into the upper 80s and a more summerlike pattern returns to the area.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures rise into the upper 80s and a more summerlike pattern returns to the area.
Police search for suspect after deadly broad daylight shooting near DC post office
A southeast D.C. neighborhood was shaken Tuesday by a deadly afternoon shooting near homes, businesses and a post office.
A southeast D.C. neighborhood was shaken Tuesday by a deadly afternoon shooting near homes, businesses and a post office.
DC Council proposes tapping rainy day fund to restore social spending
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
Could the DMV survive without the Potomac for drinking water? New study aims to find out
Millions of people across the Washington region rely on the Potomac River for drinking water. Now, a new multi-million-dollar study is exploring whether the region needs a backup water source in case the Potomac becomes unusable due to contamination, drought, severe weather or another emergency.
Millions of people across the Washington region rely on the Potomac River for drinking water. Now, a new multi-million-dollar study is exploring whether the region needs a backup water source in case the Potomac becomes unusable due to contamination, drought, severe weather or another emergency.
DC weather: Partly sunny Tuesday before heat and storms return midweek
A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.
A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.
Teen identified in fatal shooting involving unsecured gun in Southeast DC
The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a 15-year-old girl fatally shot inside a Southeast Washington apartment over the weekend as Journee Long of Bowie, Maryland.
The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a 15-year-old girl fatally shot inside a Southeast Washington apartment over the weekend as Journee Long of Bowie, Maryland.
Early voting begins in DC primary election
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.