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.
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.
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.
Teen boy injured in shooting outside Northwest DC recreation center
A teen boy was injured in a Northwest D.C. shooting Friday evening, police said.
A teen boy was injured in a Northwest D.C. shooting Friday evening, police said.
Suspect wanted in Northeast DC double shooting that injured 2 men
Two men were injured in a Northeast D.C. shooting on Friday that prompted a search for a suspect, police said.
Two men were injured in a Northeast D.C. shooting on Friday that prompted a search for a suspect, police said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WSSC Water lifts essential-use request after temporary fix at Potomac plant
WSSC Water lifted its essential-use request Wednesday evening after restoring production at its Potomac Water Filtration Plant.
WSSC Water lifted its essential-use request Wednesday evening after restoring production at its Potomac Water Filtration Plant.
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.
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.



















