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.
New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday
With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.
With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.
Teen girl killed in apparent accidental shooting as family friend arrested in Southeast DC
A 15-year-old girl is dead, and an adult family friend is in custody after what police are calling an accidental shooting involving a friend in Southeast D.C.
A 15-year-old girl is dead, and an adult family friend is in custody after what police are calling an accidental shooting involving a friend in Southeast D.C.
15-year-old girl dies after being shot in Southeast DC
Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.
Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.
DC emergency teen curfews expire Saturday as permanent law looms
Targeted juvenile curfew zones created to curb large, disruptive gatherings of teenagers throughout the District are set to expire at midnight.
Targeted juvenile curfew zones created to curb large, disruptive gatherings of teenagers throughout the District are set to expire at midnight.
Head of DC Water stepping down, agency confirms
The head of D.C.’s water utility is stepping down after eight years on the job. DC Water announced that CEO and General Manager David Gadis will leave the position following a transition period while the utility searches for a replacement.
The head of D.C.’s water utility is stepping down after eight years on the job. DC Water announced that CEO and General Manager David Gadis will leave the position following a transition period while the utility searches for a replacement.
Juvenile curfew zones back in effect this weekend ahead of order expiration
D.C. police are once again establishing temporary juvenile curfew zones in two popular waterfront neighborhoods as city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers and large youth gatherings.
D.C. police are once again establishing temporary juvenile curfew zones in two popular waterfront neighborhoods as city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers and large youth gatherings.
Bowser’s youth curfew order set to expire this weekend
D.C.’s extended juvenile curfew zone law is once again set to expire, with the current order scheduled to sunset at 11:59 p.m. Saturday as police and city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers.
D.C.’s extended juvenile curfew zone law is once again set to expire, with the current order scheduled to sunset at 11:59 p.m. Saturday as police and city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers.
Report of smoke outside Woodley Park station caused early Metro delays
Metro temporarily suspended Red Line service between Cleveland Park and Dupont Circle on Friday morning after a report of smoke outside the Woodley Park station.
Metro temporarily suspended Red Line service between Cleveland Park and Dupont Circle on Friday morning after a report of smoke outside the Woodley Park station.
DC weather: Code Orange Air Quality Alert Friday, sunny and hot with highs in the 90s
A mostly sunny and hot Friday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with temperatures climbing to around 92 degrees and a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect for parts of the District, Maryland and Virginia.
A mostly sunny and hot Friday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with temperatures climbing to around 92 degrees and a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect for parts of the District, Maryland and Virginia.
DC faces summer youth curfew gap after council emergency vote fails
A heated debate over youth curfews in the District is intensifying just as summer break begins for many students, following a D.C. Council vote that leaves a gap in the city's enforcement tools.
A heated debate over youth curfews in the District is intensifying just as summer break begins for many students, following a D.C. Council vote that leaves a gap in the city's enforcement tools.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.