DC weather: Cooler Wednesday ahead of late-week warmup, dry Halloween

Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.

Gastrointestinal, respiratory illnesses prompt temporary closure of Prince George's County elementary school

Princeton Elementary School in Prince George’s County will be closed through Friday, Oct. 30, due to rising respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, officials said Tuesday evening.

Popular College Park bar seeks pause on 90-day liquor license suspension ahead of Halloween

Cornerstone Grill and Loft in the University of Maryland, College Park community is asking for a pause on a 90-day liquor license suspension implemented ahead of the Halloween weekend.

Prince George's County approves bonds for $1.4B National Harbor Sphere
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The Prince George's County Council voted unanimously to advance plans for a proposed $1.4 billion entertainment Sphere at National Harbor, authorizing up to $215 million in public financing bonds. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks / Aisha Braveboy praised the 6,000-seat project as a transformative investment for the region, while pushing back against union pushback over project labor agreements by noting union contractors will still be able to compete for construction work.

Trash changes could increase cost for Montgomery County residents

The Montgomery County Council is weighing whether to shut down a 31-year-old trash incinerator or continue burning the county's garbage, a choice that could shape local waste management for decades.

Free Halloween weekend Lyft rides offered across DC area to prevent drunk driving

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.

National Harbor Sphere advances as Prince George's County Council approves plan

Lawmakers took a major step toward bringing the proposed Sphere venue to National Harbor after the Prince George’s County Council voted to approve a critical public financing package for the project.

These are the top Halloween movies in the DMV

Turns out your zip code dictates more than your property taxes. It also drives your Halloween movie queue!

Rockville councilmember questions MCPS school repair priorities amid multibillion-dollar needs

Montgomery County school leaders heard from the community about the district’s construction budget as local leaders raised concerns over how school repair and renovation projects are being prioritized.

The Sphere: Final financing vote expected Tuesday for National Harbor venue

The proposed Sphere venue at National Harbor is one step closer to reality as lawmakers prepare for a final vote Tuesday on a public financing package that incorporates community benefits and worker protections.

DC weather: Sunny Tuesday with highs near 70 degrees ahead of late-week warmup

Pleasant fall conditions will continue across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, bringing clear skies and afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees before even warmer temperatures arrives ahead of the Halloween weekend.

Prince George's County passes bills to crack down on illegal street vending

The Prince George's County Council approved two bills Monday that target illegal street vending and create areas for authorized vendors to operate.

WATCH: Suspect shoots into busy Montgomery County intersection; police ask public for help

Montgomery County investigators are hoping the public can help solve a Wheaton first-degree assault case that ended with a suspect firing gunshots into a busy intersection.

DC weather: Sunny, mild afternoon near 70 degrees follows chilly Monday start

A chilly Monday morning with isolated patchy fog will give way to sunny skies and mild temperatures near 71 degrees across the Washington, D.C. region,

Police ID dirt bike rider killed in Oxon Hill collision

Authorities have identified a 28-year-old dirt bike rider who died following a collision with a sedan in Oxon Hill earlier this month.

Suspect arrested for deadly stabbing in Wheaton

A 31-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing after a man was found injured behind a Wheaton shopping center early Monday, according to Montgomery County police.

Maryland man charged with arson after 5 cats rescued from house fire

A Salisbury man is facing a string of felony and misdemeanor offenses after fire investigators accused him of intentionally setting fire to his home over the weekend with several pets inside.