Debate underway in DC over proposed congestion pricing plan
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A proposal to charge drivers $10 to enter parts of D.C. is drawing pushback from Mayor Muriel Bowser. She says the study behind it is outdated, but supporters say it’s going to help the District cut down on traffic and improve air quality. FOX 5’s Regina Yurrita is live in Northwest with more on the debate.

DC leaders hope Cadet Corps program brings in new recruits for MPD
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With D.C. Police staffing currently at historic lows, the Metropolitan Police Department is looking toward creative ways to fill the ranks. One of those is the decades-old Cadet Corps program, open to those ages 17 to 24 years old. FOX 5's Homa Bash explains. 

Potomac Riverkeeper Network finds ongoing fecal contamination; DC Water faces class‑action suit

The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says it has detected ongoing fecal contamination in an unnamed tributary that runs beneath the sewage‑filled section of the C&O Canal, according to a report released Tuesday. 

Record warmth possible Tuesday as highs push toward 80 degrees

Sunshine and unseasonably warm air may send Tuesday’s temperatures toward 80 degrees, bringing the Washington D.C. region close to a record high.

Former DC officer charged with at least 10 sexual assaults in VA, MD
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A Maryland man, who is a former DC police officer and serial sexual assault suspect, is in custody as police continue to search for additional victims.

Class action lawsuit filed in wake of Potomac Interceptor collapse

A class action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water. It comes seven weeks after the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.

Class action lawsuit filed in wake of Potomac Interceptor collapse
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water. It comes seven weeks after the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, which sent millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Course unveiled for IndyCar race near National Mall

As excitement grows for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C. this summer, the course for the historic race has officially been released.

Record warm on the way for DC area this week

If you thought closing out Sunday in the low to mid 70s was nice, just wait until you see what we have in store for the first half of the work week!

DC teacher's aide who punished nonverbal student with hot sauce gets community service

The Washington D.C. teacher’s aide who used hot sauce to discipline a nonverbal child with autism was given community service as part of a plea deal on Monday.

NJ man pleads guilty to threatening Red Mass attendees with homemade explosives at DC cathedral
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A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty after threatening to detonate more than 100 homemade explosive devices outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral during the annual Red Mass attended by U.S. Supreme Court justices and other senior officials.

Enhanced juvenile curfew in effect this weekend for parts of DC
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D.C. has once again put special curfew zones in place as officials try to get ahead of large teen gatherings this weekend. The curfews in Navy Yard and the U Street corridor went into effect at 8 p.m. on Friday and last until 11 p.m. The same goes for Saturday and Sunday. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the details.

Juvenile curfew in effect Friday night for Navy Yard, U Street corridor
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D.C. is once again putting special curfew zones in place as officials try to get ahead of large teen gatherings this weekend. The curfews will go into effect at 8 p.m. in Navy Yard and the U Street corridor. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the details.