Local unions to rally against proposed DC 'robotaxi' bill

Driverless vehicles remain in the testing phase in Washington, D.C., but some councilmembers would like to see them rolling on city streets soon. However, the technology is facing protests from local unions.

DC ranked the second-worst large US city for driving in 2026, study finds

Washington ranked second to last among the nation’s 100 largest cities in WalletHub’s 2026 study of the best and worst places to drive.

DC weather: Sunny, cool fall Tuesday with highs in the 60s

A crisp, seasonal fall day across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday, bringing sunshine, cool air, and below-average afternoon temperatures.

3 people injured in Southeast DC shooting

Two men and a female were injured in a Southeast D.C. shooting on Monday evening, police said.

Pedestrian struck by Metro Bus in Northwest DC

A man was struck and injured by a Metro Bus in Northwest D.C. on Monday evening.

IKEA closing 3 DMV-area Plan & Order stores

Furniture retail giant IKEA will close three of its smaller stores in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia region by the end of the year, including one that opened less than a year ago.

DC man sentenced to 5 years for role in deadly 2023 kidnapping

A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for his role in a kidnapping that ended with the deaths of two men in 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C.

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.