Northern lights in DC tonight: Aurora borealis forecast calls for possible return Wednesday
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.
Homelessness on the rise in Montgomery County amid looming federal funding cuts
Rising homeless numbers in Montgomery County amid looming federal funding cuts
Rising homeless numbers in Montgomery County amid looming federal funding cuts
Dan Snyder’s former Potomac estate heading to auction
The Potomac, Maryland, estate once owned by former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is headed to auction.
The Potomac, Maryland, estate once owned by former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is headed to auction.
1 dead in Hagerstown house fire
One person was killed late Tuesday in a house fire in Hagerstown, authorities said.
One person was killed late Tuesday in a house fire in Hagerstown, authorities said.
2 moms suing PGCPS after students allegedly tied to chairs with bungee cords
Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords.
Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords.
Questions arise after MD man charged with domestic violence beats woman again hours after release
A shocking case of domestic violence took place in Charles County last week.
A shocking case of domestic violence took place in Charles County last week.
Space heater sparks fire at Potomac family's home on coldest day of season
A Montgomery County family is out of their home after a fire in Potomac that investigators say started when a space heater overheated in a basement office: an incident that comes as temperatures hit their lowest point so far this season.
A Montgomery County family is out of their home after a fire in Potomac that investigators say started when a space heater overheated in a basement office: an incident that comes as temperatures hit their lowest point so far this season.
MD man arrested for domestic violence attacks victim again just hours after release from jail
A Waldorf man who had been released from jail following an arrest for domestic violence went back to his victim's home and brutally beat her again — less than six hours after he walked out of the detention center.
A Waldorf man who had been released from jail following an arrest for domestic violence went back to his victim's home and brutally beat her again — less than six hours after he walked out of the detention center.
DC weather: Coldest temperatures of the season move into region Monday
Significantly colder air is moving into the Washington, D.C., region Monday as overnight rain and a cold front sweep across the area.
Significantly colder air is moving into the Washington, D.C., region Monday as overnight rain and a cold front sweep across the area.
Suspect in 1998 cold case homicide of Sheryl Crandel died decades after crime, police say
Authorities say the suspect identified in the decades‑old killing of hospital administrator Sheryl Crandel died in 2019.
Authorities say the suspect identified in the decades‑old killing of hospital administrator Sheryl Crandel died in 2019.
Maryland State Police investigating inmate death at Somerset County prison
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an incarcerated man at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Somerset County.
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an incarcerated man at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Somerset County.
Man shot, killed near Germantown Road in Montgomery County, Maryland
A shooting near Germantown Road and Middlebrook Road has left one man dead, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.
A shooting near Germantown Road and Middlebrook Road has left one man dead, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.
Six Flags site up for sale as Prince George's County seeks to develop land
After 50 years in Prince George's County, Six Flags America is officially closed, and now the property is up for sale.
After 50 years in Prince George's County, Six Flags America is officially closed, and now the property is up for sale.
Woman pleads guilty to crash that killed NFL player Khyree Jackson, 2 friends in 2024
The suspect in a high-speed drunk driving crash in Prince George's County that killed three friends, one of whom was an NFL player, pleaded guilty on Friday.
The suspect in a high-speed drunk driving crash in Prince George's County that killed three friends, one of whom was an NFL player, pleaded guilty on Friday.
Maryland offers loans, free transit for workers affected by government shutdown
As many federal employees continue to work without pay, Maryland is offering interest-free loans and other services.
As many federal employees continue to work without pay, Maryland is offering interest-free loans and other services.
Flights cancelled nationwide as shutdown hits major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce flights nationwide amid the record-long government shutdown is taking effect Friday.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce flights nationwide amid the record-long government shutdown is taking effect Friday.
7 treated after suspicious package opened at Joint Base Andrews
Seven people were treated and evaluated at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday after feeling ill when a suspicious package was opened, a base spokesperson said.
Seven people were treated and evaluated at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday after feeling ill when a suspicious package was opened, a base spokesperson said.
Montgomery County gun buyback targets firearms, ghost guns
Montgomery County will host its fourth annual Gun Buyback Event Saturday, Nov. 15, at RedGate Park in Rockville, aiming to reduce the number of firearms on community streets.
Montgomery County will host its fourth annual Gun Buyback Event Saturday, Nov. 15, at RedGate Park in Rockville, aiming to reduce the number of firearms on community streets.
Local baker offers free birthday cakes to furloughed federal workers
Thursday marked the 37th day of the government shutdown. It’s now the longest shutdown in American history and lawmakers remain locked in a stalemate.
Thursday marked the 37th day of the government shutdown. It’s now the longest shutdown in American history and lawmakers remain locked in a stalemate.
Suspect charged in DC beltway road rage killing; $30K rewards offered in other cases
Authorities have charged a man in connection with the road rage killing of a 20-year-old woman on the Capital Beltway last year.
Authorities have charged a man in connection with the road rage killing of a 20-year-old woman on the Capital Beltway last year.