Metro outlines massive Red Line upgrades and future planned shutdowns

Metro unveiled plans for upgrades to the Red Line, while warning commuters about additional service disruptions and closures on the horizon.

DC weather: Strong thunderstorms, severe weather Tuesday could impact evening commute

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon across the Washington, D.C., region, with some storms capable of turning severe and potentially affecting the evening commute.

Shooting investigation underway near DC hospital; 3 juveniles sought

Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting near Washington Hospital Center in northwest Washington that left a juvenile injured.

2 adults, juvenile injured in northeast DC shooting

Two adults and a juvenile were hospitalized after a shooting early Tuesday in northeast Washington, police said.

2 scooter-riding suspects wanted after shooting near D.C. school injures child, man

D.C. police are searching for two suspects following a midday shooting near a public charter school in Northwest D.C. that left two people injured, including a child.

Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner set for Friday with heightened security

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner will officially take place this Friday following a months-long delay caused by a major security breach at its original venue.

Maryland man sentenced to 5 years for PCP trafficking scheme

A Maryland man was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a PCP trafficking scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney for D.C.

What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.