DC weather: Showers bring wet Wednesday commute, drier afternoon in the 60s

Showers and drizzle made for a wet and slippery Wednesday morning commute across the Washington, D.C., region as drier conditions move in this afternoon with highs in the 60s.

What is a nor’easter, and could one affect the DMV this weekend?

For people living along the East Coast, the word nor’easter can immediately bring to mind howling winds, pounding surf, coastal flooding and, during the colder months, heavy snow. But what exactly makes a storm a nor’easter?

Roger Bradford contacted relative after killing wife in Loudoun County, sheriff’s office says

Roger Bradford, the 60‑year‑old man accused of shooting and killing his wife, 54‑year‑old Lisa Bradford, contacted a relative after the homicide and advised them of the circumstances, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Departures to Dulles airport grounded due to runway construction

Aircraft scheduled to depart for Washington Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia are being held on the ground due to runway construction on Wednesday.

Hours-long ground stop at DCA ends after equipment outage

An hours-long ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) ended around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night.

These universities in DC, Virginia and Maryland rank among top 100 in US: report

Eight universities in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.

Prince William County to vote on major data center policy changes

Two major votes Tuesday could reshape data center development in Prince William County, as leaders consider ending automatic approvals for certain projects and decide whether to allow a controversial Dominion Energy substation expansion.

DC weather: Fall starts cool and breezy with showers across the region Tuesday

A cool, breezy and wet start to fall is expected across the Washington, D.C., region Tuesday, with patchy fog, steady showers and highs holding in the low to mid‑60s.

Man convicted of attempted rape after attack on Northern Virginia motel housekeeper

An Alexandria man was convicted of attempted rape after he attacked a housekeeper at a Northern Virginia motel in October 2025, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney.

DC weather: Cloudy, cool Monday with a chance of showers

A cloudy and cool Monday across the Washington, D.C., region, with a chance of showers throughout the day.

Woman in wheelchair killed in Fairfax County crash

A woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a vehicle in Fairfax County on Friday night.