DC Council holds hearing to address city's growing absenteeism crisis in schools
The D.C. Council held a marathon hearing Tuesday to confront the city’s growing absenteeism crisis, with lawmakers and administration officials clashing over how best to respond to students who are chronically missing school.
Smithsonian's annual 'Boo at the Zoo' event canceled amid government shutdown
The Smithsonian National Zoo's annual "Boo at the Zoo" event has been canceled due to the government shutdown.
Is DC losing the war against rats? How the city could copy New York's model
The war on rats in Washington D.C. is not going well. But if the city takes a page out of New York's waste management workbook, there could be a silver lining piercing the darkness of the sewers.
53-year-old pedestrian hit by Dodge Ram dies 2 weeks after crash
A 53-year-old male pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a September crash has passed away from his injuries two weeks after the incident.
Brawl breaks out in Commanders' stands, team confirms fans ejected after Bears loss
A video that went viral overnight shows a chaotic brawl breaking out among fans during the Washington Commanders’ game Monday night, with several spectators throwing punches before security stepped in to break it up.
Government shutdown enters day 15 as Senate vote fails, frustration grows
The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its third week, with no deal in sight after the Senate once again failed to advance a spending plan Tuesday night.
DC tourism suffering from government shutdown
Tourism is starting to take a hit in the District as people change or cancel trips.
Is the government shutdown still happening? Latest updates on day 14
The federal government shutdown entered its 14th day Tuesday with no resolution in sight, straining tourism, disrupting flights, and threatening to become the longest in U.S. history.
Fall fun in the DMV: Activities across the region to celebrate spooky season
Fall has begun and those in the DMV area are clearing their schedule for these fall activities.
DC weather: Showers linger Monday as nor’easter batters coast
Monday is off to a gray and gusty start across the Washington, D.C. region, with scattered showers rolling through as a nor’easter continues to churn offshore.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
FAA issues ground delays for multiple Northeast airports amid Nor'easter storm
Multiple northeastern U.S. airports are under traffic restrictions Sunday as the FAA imposes ground delay programs amid poor weather conditions.
Nor'easter update: Flooding hits OCMD, threatens DC region into Monday
A powerful nor’easter continues to impact the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday, bringing steady rain, strong wind gusts and tidal flooding concerns to coastal and low-lying areas around the District, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Army Ten-Miler: Road closures, weather impacts across DC Sunday
Thousands of runners will take part in Sunday’s Army Ten-Miler, and large sections of downtown D.C. and nearby bridges will close to traffic early in the morning. The race begins at the Pentagon and winds through the District before returning across the river — a route that will be heavily restricted from 3 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nor’easter brings heavy rain and strong winds to DC region this weekend
A powerful Nor’easter is bringing soaking rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding up and down the East Coast this weekend. In the D.C. region, Saturday’s events should stay mostly on track with light showers and manageable winds — but conditions take a turn overnight.
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson cancels House votes for next week amid shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced on Friday that no votes will be held in the House next week.
Government Shutdown 2025: Food, financial assistance for federal workers in DC, Maryland and Virginia
As the government shutdown drags on, many furloughed workers are left without a two-week paycheck and with concerns about how they will put food on the table and pay bills.
Nor’easter to bring DC region wet, windy conditions over the weekend
An early-season nor'easter is forming along the coast of the Carolinas inching its way up the east coast expecting to bring wet and windy weather to our area over the weekend.
Government Shutdown 2025 Updates: Furloughed workers miss first paycheck
Friday marks day 10 of the federal government shutdown and the first day furloughed workers will go without a two-week paycheck.
DC weather: Cool, dry Friday before weekend storms
Sunshine and dry conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Friday ahead of a weekend storm system that’s expected to bring rain to the area.