DC Council considering changes to violence interrupter programs

A major pivot came Wednesday night as D.C. councilmembers waged a mini-war over taxpayer-funded programs to help reduce violent crime in the city with so-called violence interrupters.

DC Council chair proposes removing RFK stadium deal from city's 2026 budget

The Chairman of the D.C. council is pushing for the RFK redevelopment deal to be separated from the District's 2026 Budget Support Act (BSA).

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first. 

Metrobus to eliminate 500+ stops and rename routes: Here’s what riders need to know

More than 500 bus stops will be removed across the D.C. region as part of Metro’s Better Bus Network—a major redesign aimed at improving reliability and frequency.  

2025 NBA Draft: What the Wizards selections may look like Wednesday night

The Washington Wizards hold the No. 6 and 18 overall selections in the 2025 NBA Draft at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Here are a few prospects that may land in D.C.

Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer

Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.

NBA Draft: Wizards trade Poole to Pelicans, gaining McCollum and Olynyk

Just a day before the NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards traded guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans. This may not feel like a major move in terms of where these teams rank compared to the rest of the league, but it does give the Wizards an absurd amount of cap space, projecting around $100 million in 2026.

Four drivers sued over $340K in unpaid DC traffic violations

Four drivers from Maryland and Virginia are facing lawsuits from Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb after racking up more than 1,000 traffic tickets and over $340,000 in unpaid fines combined.

Major Metrobus and Metrorail changes take effect across the DC region

From new weekend hours to a full bus route overhaul, the D.C. Metro system is undergoing one of its biggest transitions in decades.

Iran bombing US air base in Qatar leaves DC on 'higher alert'

The situation with Iran has sparked the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. to issue a national security bulletin, warning warning that Iran — or so-called "lone wolf" individuals already in the U.S. — may attempt to use this crisis to launch domestic terror attacks.

DC heat wave: How to beat the heat in DC, Maryland and Virginia

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index up to 110 °F for the D.C. area Monday. The extreme heat watch continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for another warning.  

Video shows driver speeding on National Mall in DC

A driver was spotted in a viral video driving on the National Mall on Saturday afternoon.

DC police to increase presence at religious institutions after US bombing of Iran

Following the U.S. bombing of three nuclear facilities in Iran, the Metropolitan Police Department issued a statement saying there would be increased presence at religious institutions across the city. 

Lawsuit claims Women in HEELS diverted $250K of grant money for personal use

D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced a lawsuit Thursday against Women in H.E.E.L.S. (Healing, Elevation, Empowerment, Love, Support), Inc. and its former CEO, Ikeia Hardy, accusing them of misusing more than $250,000 in government grant funding.