Early voting underway in DC Ward 8 Special Election
Early voting began in the special election for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat, which became vacant in February after the council expelled Trayon White amid a federal corruption probe.
Washington Wizards begin Summer League action on Friday
The Washington Wizards return to action in their first 2025 Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Among the 15 rostered players, seven were taken in the first round of the past two NBA Drafts.
Hot, humid Friday in DC, pop-up storms possible over weekend
The heat and humidity will continue across the Washington, D.C. region on Friday, with highs near 90 degrees and mostly sunny skies. While most of the day will remain dry, isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm could pop up later in the afternoon or evening.
Family of congressional intern gunned down in DC speaks out: 'He had big plans'
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old UMASS Amherst student from Massachusetts was tragically killed in Northwest D.C. near the convention center.
28-year-old transgender woman killed in Northeast DC, reports say
D.C. police are seeking the public’s help in solving the fatal shooting of Daquane "Dream" Johnson, a 28-year-old transgender woman who was gunned down on Saturday, July 5, in the 2000 block of Benning Road NE.
Families of DC plane crash victims call on Army for accountability and safety reform
Families of victims killed in a deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C. in January are urging U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to show accountability and improve communication as the investigation continues.
Cleanup underway after severe storms, floods and tornado warning across DMV
Cleanup efforts are underway after powerful storms swept through the D.C. region on Wednesday night, prompting a tornado warning in the District and Flash Flood alerts from Northern Virginia to Maryland.
Spotty storms, cloudy skies across DC region Thursday as humidity continues
Cloudy skies and high humidity are expected across the D.C. region on Thursday, with highs in the mid-80s and a slight chance of afternoon storms.
DC United fires head coach Troy Lesesne
D.C. United has fired head coach Troy Lesesne following Wednesday night’s 5-2 defeat in Nashville, the team’s fifth consecutive winless game.
RFK Commanders Stadium deal faces fresh opposition as civic group demands restructuring
The long-debated RFK Commanders Stadium deal is facing a new wave of controversy as a prominent civic organization, the Committee of 100, calls for a major overhaul.
Severe Weather: Storms, high winds hit DC, Maryland, Virginia
The Washington, D.C. region is facing another round of severe weather Wednesday. There have been severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and even a tornado warning for parts of the area throughout the day.
DC police identify suspect in shooting that left 3-year-old girl dead
A man accused in a shooting in Southeast D.C. that left a three-year-old girl dead has been identified.
Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with plans to downsize federal workforce
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump to resume large-scale downsizing of federal agencies, a move that could impact tens of thousands of government workers.
Rodent control academy aims to tackle DC’s rat problem
Washington, D.C.’s Health Department is hosting a two-day rodent control academy at George Washington University, hoping to get the city’s growing rat problem under control through education and community action.
Washington Commanders unveil 2025 uniforms honoring Super Bowl-winning legacy
The Washington Commanders have introduced a new alternate uniform and helmet design for the 2025 season, paying tribute to the franchise’s Super Bowl-winning teams of the 1980s and ’90s.
1999 cold case: Arrest made in deadly stabbing of young DC woman
More than 25 years after a 24-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her Northeast apartment, police say a man has been taken into custody for her murder.
Commanders’ tickets for NFL debut in Spain are hard to come by, leaving fans frustrated
Many Commanders fans expressed frustration after not being able to snag tickets to the team's game in Madrid.
DC’s public toilets to reopen amid funding uncertainty
A clean public bathroom can be tough to find, especially now that a popular program to provide public toilets in D.C. is on hold.
DC Weather: Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings issued for DC area
Dangerous heat and severe weather are expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with hot, humid conditions pushing heat index values as high as 106 degrees and strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening.
Police increase reward for info on slain Capitol Hill intern to $40K
D.C. Police announced on Tuesday an increased reward for information in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern last month in Washington, D.C.