Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign rings in holiday season across DC region
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
ICE! 2025 brings The Polar Express to life at Gaylord National
The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.
The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.
Commanders fans travel to Madrid for Dolphins game
Commanders fans have touched down in Spain, bringing the burgundy and gold to Madrid ahead of Washington’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
Commanders fans have touched down in Spain, bringing the burgundy and gold to Madrid ahead of Washington’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
80+ displaced after overnight gas leak in Prince William County
The leak sprung when crews working on a water main hit a natural gas line with an excavator, officials said.
The leak sprung when crews working on a water main hit a natural gas line with an excavator, officials said.
DC Attorney General honors teens rising above violence, hardship and stereotypes
On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerful ways they’re making their communities safer.
On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerful ways they’re making their communities safer.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Senate advances plan to end standoff
The Senate took its first step toward ending the government shutdown Sunday after moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, frustrating colleagues who argue Americans want them to keep up the fight.
The Senate took its first step toward ending the government shutdown Sunday after moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, frustrating colleagues who argue Americans want them to keep up the fight.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: More flights canceled; bill to end shutdown sent to House
Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.
Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.
Federal workers anxiously await end to government shutdown
Anticipation is growing on Capitol Hill as a critical vote is expected in the House on Wednesday that could end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Anticipation is growing on Capitol Hill as a critical vote is expected in the House on Wednesday that could end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
First snow of season hits western Maryland
The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.
The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Wednesday House vote could end longest stalemate in history
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government, potentially ending the nation’s longest shutdown on its 43rd day. Frustration lingers on both sides as Democrats fell short in their push for health insurance measures, while Republicans faced blame, with polls and recent state and local elections showing voter dissatisfaction.
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government, potentially ending the nation’s longest shutdown on its 43rd day. Frustration lingers on both sides as Democrats fell short in their push for health insurance measures, while Republicans faced blame, with polls and recent state and local elections showing voter dissatisfaction.
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
DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
Fredericksburg police investigating shooting; suspect remains on the loose
Fredericksburg Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting an individual on Thursday night.
Fredericksburg Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting an individual on Thursday night.
Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
DC man charged with first-degree murder in Brentwood shooting
Tyrone Spencer, 44, of Southeast D.C., has been charged with first-degree murder while armed.
Tyrone Spencer, 44, of Southeast D.C., has been charged with first-degree murder while armed.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Trump signs bill, ending record 43 day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a funding bill Wednesday night, ending the nation’s longest government shutdown at 43 days.
President Donald Trump signed a funding bill Wednesday night, ending the nation’s longest government shutdown at 43 days.
Flames engulf Fairfax County home
Firefighters battled a blaze that tore through a home in Vienna on Thursday.
Firefighters battled a blaze that tore through a home in Vienna on Thursday.