Thanksgiving Day in DC region to feature rain, wind, highs in the 50s

The precipitation quickly moved out of the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday but another storm system is expected to bring rain to our area by Thanksgiving Day.

Large fire at Amtrak maintenance yard damages train cars

DC Fire and Rescue responded to an early morning fire at the Amtrak maintenance yard in Northeast. 

DC bans right turns at red lights in 2025  –  but only half will be enforced: official

The Safer Streets Amendment Act of 2022 is supposed to ban cars from turning right at red lights in D.C. starting on January 1. But the District may be pumping the brakes. 

Police warn drivers amid Thanksgiving holiday travel rush

Police are already dealing with crashes as the Thanksgiving holiday travel rush begins, and they have a message for drivers: buckle up and slow down! 

DC’s new pandas enjoy first Washington snowflakes, play in new enclosure

D.C.’s new pair of three-year-old giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, got some play time in last week at their new home at Washington's National Zoo.

WATCH: DC names Jack Schlossberg look-alike in local contest

Hundreds gathered in Northwest D.C. Sunday to crown one person the doppelganger of Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's only grandson. 

Nationals mark 20 years since bringing baseball back to DC

Friday marks a milestone in Washington, D.C.'s sports history as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Washington Nationals. 

US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC marking beginning of 2024 holiday season

The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C. marking the traditional beginning of the holiday season in the nation’s capital.

Winter storm warning: First snowflakes of season fall in DC; heavy accumulations out west

Washington, D.C. could see its first snowflakes of the season on Friday, while regions north and west of the city could see heavy accumulations from a storm system that is moving across the region.

Maryland governor defends $190K Trump-centric consulting contract as president-elect moves in next door

Maryland’s Democratic governor tapped one of the world’s largest risk-management firms for a short-term contract in preparation for Republican President-elect Trump moving in next door.