US air traffic control system overhaul to be unveiled amid safety concerns
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to unveil a multi-billion-dollar plan Thursday to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, following a series of high-profile safety incidents.
Suspects in deadly U Street hit-and-run may be tied to DC robberies, police say
D.C. police are searching for the driver of an SUV who hit and killed a man in Northwest early Wednesday morning. Police believe the occupants of this car were responsible for multiple robberies in the moments before a fatal hit-and-run.
ICE says 'workplace inspections' conducted at 100 DC restaurants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents visited 100 restaurants and businesses in D.C. on Wednesday, conducting what they’re calling "workplace inspections."
Bipartisan Congressional Soccer Match returns to DC at Audi Field
The bipartisan Congressional Soccer Match is back in D.C. for an evening of friendly competition.
Law enforcement spotted in DC days after visits to restaurants in the area
Law enforcement agents were spotted in Northwest DC Wednesday afternoon.
Former DC police officer charged with sex trafficking children
A registered sex offender and former D.C. police officer has been charged with more crimes against children. He was arrested on sex trafficking charges as part of a nationwide operation targeting child predators, federal authorities announced.
REAL ID Deadline: What you need to be prepared in DC, Maryland & Virginia
REAL ID enforcement has begun. Beginning on May 7, 2025, travelers flying within the U.S. are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card. Here's what you need to know to make sure you are REAL ID compliant.
2024 breaks DC tourism records, officials keeping eye on international travelers
2024 was record-breaking for tourism in D.C. – but this year, the District is seeing fewer international tourists.
Initiative 82: Bowser calls for repeal of controversial DC ballot measure
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to repeal Initiative 82, the voter-approved measure that gradually increases the minimum wage for tipped workers to match that of non-tipped employees.
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
DC weather: Scattered showers, thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon
A warm and sunny Tuesday in the nation's capital could bring scattered showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon and evening.
Pentagon suspends military helicopter flight operations near DCA following near-misses
The Pentagon is suspending all of its helicopters from flying near Reagan National Airport. It comes after a recent safety incident where an Army helicopter caused two commercial flights to abort their landings.
Trump announces 2027 NFL Draft headed to Washington, DC
The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon.
DC Mayor Bowser calls for repeal of controversial Initiative 82 amid restaurant closures
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is pushing to repeal Initiative 82, the voter-approved measure that eliminated the tipped wage system for restaurant workers.
DC Mayor Bowser unveils growth agenda for DC budget
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser provided an update on the 2026 budget, including investments downtown, investments into sports and entertainment and investments into tech.
3 teens arrested for headphone thefts along DC trail, police say
Three teenagers have been arrested and charged with robbery after snatching headphones from pedestrians along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, authorities said.
DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms likely Monday
Keep your umbrellas handy across the Washington, D.C. region as showers and thunderstorms threaten the start of the workweek.
Dōgon Chef Kwame Onwuachi to oversee Met Gala dinner
Star chef Kwame Onwuachi, who currently runs Dōgon in Washington D.C. and Tatiana in NYC, is overseeing dinner at this year's Met Gala.