'Hopp' on the newest DC scooter operator

Hopp, is a new shared scooter company that recently launched its first U.S. branch in D.C., releasing over 700 high-tech standing scooters on city streets.

Witnesses question use of force in deadly DC Police shooting

Three D.C. police officers are on paid leave following two separate officer-involved shootings Tuesday along Georgia Avenue in Northwest, one of which resulted in a man’s death.

DC police investigate 2 officer-involved shootings amid continued violence

After a violent weekend in the District, crime continues into the workweek, with D.C. police investigating more shootings, two of which involved police officers, with one turning deadly.

Century-old graffiti under Lincoln Memorial may depict silent-film star Theda Bara

A profile sketch of a woman with curly hair, dark makeup, and smoking a cigarette scrawled on concrete in the undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial could be that of silent-film star Theda Bara, according to a Washington Post report.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, February 19

Some schools districts to the south of the Washington, D.C. region are closed or delayed on Wednesday, February 19, due to the latest round of winter weather.

Police shoot at suspects seen firing guns in Northwest DC

A D.C. police officer opened fire Tuesday afternoon after witnessing two individuals firing weapons near Georgia Avenue and Quebec Place NW, authorities said. 

DC liquor store manager on edge after Valentine’s Day break-in

A liquor store manager in Southeast D.C. is shaken after two thieves broke into his store early on Valentine’s Day, stealing cash and a bottle of tequila before escaping into the night.

Man shot, killed by DC police after alleged knife attack, carjacking attempt

A man was shot and killed by D.C. police Tuesday evening after he crashed into a police cruiser, threatened an officer with a knife, and attempted to carjack a woman, authorities said.

DC snow forecast: Bitter cold temperatures, chance of snow showers Thursday

Expect bitterly cold temperatures across the region over the next few days, with a chance of light snow showers on Thursday as the bulk of the winter storm we've been tracking is expected to miss the Washington, D.C. area.

Coolidge’s Quintin Cooper wins second straight DCIAA Player of the Year Award

Coolidge High School’s Quintin Cooper has once again proven himself as one of the top basketball talents in the District, winning his second consecutive DCIAA Player of the Year award. 

DC snow forecast: Bulk of winter storm likely to miss region

The bulk of a midweek storm moving toward the East Coast will likely miss the Washington, D.C., region and head out to sea.

DC housing market remains stable — no crash in sight, experts say

With federal workers back in office, buyouts, and layoffs, you might expect there to be a shift in the real estate market across the region - but experts say the numbers do not reflect that just yet.

Trump nominates Ed Martin as US attorney for DC

President Trump officially tapped acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin as the District’s top cop Monday following a deadly weekend. 

3 dead, 3 injured in rash of Sunday shootings in DC

Three people are dead and three others, including two minors, were injured after a series of shootings in the District on Sunday. The violence began in the afternoon and continued into the early hours of Monday.

Cleanup continues after strong winds down power lines, trees

Residents across the D.C. region are waking up to downed trees and power lines after strong winds swept through the area over the weekend.