Anti iran war protest fills DC streets, elevated security posture in nation’s capital

Hundreds of people took to the streets across the D.C. region this weekend, some thanking President Donald Trump for the strikes in Iran and others protesting the escalating military campaign as U.S. and Israeli planes continue to hit targets.

Patient rescued from shaft inside DC hospital: officials

A man suffered serious injuries after officials say he jumped down a hospital shaft in Washington, D.C., early Sunday morning.

DC, Maryland, Virginia leaders react, MPD increases vigilance after US strikes on Iran

Local leaders across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are responding after President Trump ordered military strikes against Iran, as police say they are monitoring for potential impacts in the region.

DC to begin daily E. coli testing on Potomac River Monday
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Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports. 

DC weather: Snow, ice possible Monday as winter briefly returns to the DMV

After a stretch of mild weather, the D.C. region could see snow or freezing rain Monday afternoon into early Tuesday before temperatures rebound later in the week.

Maryland residents voice water safety concerns at meeting as sewage spill cleanup continues

DC Water held back‑to‑back public meetings on the Potomac sewage spill, first with D.C. residents on Wednesday, then with Maryland communities on Thursday.More than a month after the catastrophic sewage spill, DC Water says there have been no overflows into the Potomac for 18 days and that repairs are moving forward. 

DHS shutdown drags on, thousands in limbo worrying about next paycheck

Negotiations to end the Homeland Security shutdown remain stalled, with Republicans and Democrats drifting further apart and thousands of DHS employees unsure when they’ll see their next full paycheck.

2Fifty Texas BBQ restaurant burglarized in DC

Popular barbecue spot 2Fifty Texas BBQ had their window smashed in and valuables stolen from their D.C. location in the early morning hours Thursday. 

White House ballroom: Judge rejects bid to block Trump’s $400 million project

A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s attempt to stop the Trump administration from moving forward with a $400 million ballroom project on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House.

DC weather: Tracking Monday snow chance following warm weekend

A brief warmup is on the way across the Washington, D.C. region before winter tries to make a comeback early next week.

Newborn elephant at National Zoo gets her name

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says its newest arrival, a female Asian elephant born earlier this month, now officially has a name.

America 250: An inside look at Howard University's archival collection
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A world-renowned HBCU, Howard was founded just after the Civil War and has a legacy of distinguished graduates, academic excellence, and research. It holds an extensive archival collection of not only the university's history but also African American history, which is in demand worldwide. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more. 

DC Water holds first public hearing since Potomac Interceptor sewage spill
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A community meeting more than five weeks after the Potomac interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal was at the meeting and has details on what’s next.