Washington, D.C.

Could this weekend's storm make history? It's still unclear how much will actually fall, but it's been years since the Washington, D.C., region;s last record-setting snow.

SNAP benefit amounts for 2026 vary by household size and income. This article explains the maximum monthly benefits and how payments are calculated.

Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the IRS actually contacts people can help you avoid becoming a victim.

Washington, D.C., recorded its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot and killed early Wednesday in the Northeast.

The Washington, D.C., region is bracing for a significant snowstorm this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of an “Extreme” level threat. 

Transportation crews across the Washington, D.C. region are preparing for a winter storm that has the potential to drop a significant amount of snow across the area.

If you’ve noticed snow forecasts changing ahead of this weekend’s winter storm, you’re not alone, but it doesn’t mean forecasters are guessing. It means the atmosphere is still sorting out key details.

What is the polar vortex? This article explains what a polar vortex is in simple terms, how it influences winter weather in the U.S., and why meteorologists talk about it during major cold events.

A surge of Arctic air is set to move into the Washington, D.C. region this weekend, bringing the threat of heavy snow, dangerous cold and the potential for travel delays and school disruptions.

As snow and bitter cold threaten the Washington, D.C. region and Northern Virginia this weekend, this local checklist outlines key preparations for your home, travel and daily routines.

DC Water crews are working to build a bypass system to control a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor, which has caused a significant spill into the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night. 

The family of a man killed by an MPD officer in 2020 IS accusing the D.C. attorney general of stalling a payout of $600,000 ordered by a jury.

DC Water crews are working to contain an untreated sewage spill that has shut down part of the Clara Barton Parkway and is causing significant delays for morning commuters.

A bitter blast of cold air settles over the D.C. region Tuesday as all eyes turn to a potential weekend winter storm that could deliver significant snowfall.

A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.

A suspect pretending to be a customer robbed a DC marijuana store this weekend, getting away with more than $1,000 worth of product.

Police say a man was shot by officers after allegedly driving toward them outside a nightclub in Northeast Washington, D.C. early Sunday.

Snowflakes fell in parts of the DC area this weekend, but another weekend to watch is just days away.