DC weather: Cooler Wednesday ahead of late-week warmup, dry Halloween

Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.

Kenny Monroe takes crown at DC’s 39th annual High Heel Race

Glamour, pride and friendly competition took over Northwest D.C. Tuesday night as drag kings and queens strapped on their stilettos for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race in Dupont Circle.

Six people charged in alleged international cryptocurrency, romance scam

Federal charges were announced against six alleged scammers, who authorities said used pictures of beautiful women to steal money from unsuspecting Americans.

Police search for D.C. teen wanted in fatal shooting of twin brother
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D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, 16-year-old Jabril Young, inside their Northeast home. While investigators are treating the case as a homicide, the victim's mother and aunt say the gunfire was a devastating accident and fear the frightened teen is still on the run.

Free Halloween weekend Lyft rides offered across DC area to prevent drunk driving

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.

DC police search for 16-year-old wanted in fatal shooting of his identical twin brother

D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, an incident the family says was a tragic accident inside their Northeast home.

Street closures, parking restrictions announced for 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race

Street closures and parking restrictions will take effect Tuesday across parts of Washington, D.C. for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, the city's pre-Halloween tradition celebrating the diversity of the District's LGBTQ+ community.

DC launches snowplow naming contest ahead of winter weather season

The District of Columbia has launched its “Name That Plow” contest, inviting residents to submit creative names for eight of the city’s snowplows.

Ranked choice voting in DC: How to mark your ballot, avoid mistakes and how winners are decided

A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.

Preschool-age girl reunited with guardian after being found on DC street, police say

A preschool-age girl found in northwest Washington early Tuesday morning has been reunited with a guardian, D.C. Police announced. The reunion comes hours after investigators asked for the public’s help identifying the child, who was discovered around 3:18 a.m. in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street.

Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump renovation plans for DC’s East Potomac Golf Course

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction temporarily halting Donald Trump’s administration’s renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course, granting relief to golfers fighting to preserve the public park.

DC weather: Sunny Tuesday with highs near 70 degrees ahead of late-week warmup

Pleasant fall conditions will continue across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, bringing clear skies and afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees before even warmer temperatures arrives ahead of the Halloween weekend.

DC grandmother reacts after father charged in 2023 murder of 7-month-old

A Washington, D.C. grandmother is speaking out after police arrested the father of her 7-month-old grandson, King Phelps, and charged him with the infant’s murder.

Deadly stabbing inside DC jail prompts homicide investigation

A deadly stabbing inside a Washington, D.C., jail is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

2 suspects charged in shooting deaths of 2 boys, ages 12 and 14, in Northeast DC
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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the April shooting deaths of 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young outside a Northeast convenience store.

2 suspects charged in shooting deaths of 2 boys, ages 12 and 14, in Northeast DC

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the April shooting deaths of 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young outside a Northeast convenience store.

DC weather: Sunny, mild afternoon near 70 degrees follows chilly Monday start

A chilly Monday morning with isolated patchy fog will give way to sunny skies and mild temperatures near 71 degrees across the Washington, D.C. region,

Washington DC 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register

Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.