DC weather: Sunny, warm and dry Thursday

Sunshine, warm temperatures and dry conditions will make Thursday one of the nicest days of the week across the Washington, D.C. region.

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to proceed despite partial shutdown

Families of fallen firefighters are feeling relief after almost having to alter plans for a major ceremony as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown.

Competing tax plans spark debate in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is expected to argue the Council's budget proposal that fundamentally changes his suggestion to raise taxes at Wednesday's briefing.

DC weather: Late morning showers Wednesday, highs near 74

Late morning showers are possible Wednesday as temperatures climb to around 74 degrees which will make for a nice warmup after Tuesday morning’s dip into the 20s.

Virginia woman accused in Columbia gas station shooting in custody

A Virginia woman accused of shooting a Shell gas station clerk in Columbia during an attempted robbery is now in custody, police said.

Suspect identified in Columbia gas station shooting

A suspect has been identified in a shooting during an attempted robbery at a Columbia gas station that left an employee seriously injured, according to Howard County police. 

Cold snap sends temperatures below freezing across DC region

Cold conditions gripped the Washington, D.C., region overnight, with temperatures dipping below freezing in several areas.

Montgomery County approves measure blocking private ICE detention centers

The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, a bill that prohibits the operation of privately owned federal immigration detention centers within the county.

Waterspout spotted off Assateague Island

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Assateague State Park, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

DC weather: Cool, breezy with sprinkles Monday; Freeze Warning Tuesday

Cool, breezy weather moves across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, with a slight chance of sprinkles early in the day and a Freeze Warning in place for Tuesday.

Maryland reports first measles case of 2026, issues exposure warning

Maryland has confirmed its first measles case of 2026, leading health officials to issue an exposure warning and urge residents to ensure they are vaccinated.