Montgomery County moves to fill SNAP gap amid shutdown with $7.75M aid package

Montgomery County announced Friday a massive aid plan to help food assistance programs as the government shutdown is set to affect SNAP benefits. 

DC man’s lawyers say MPD hid details of federal agent shooting

Lawyers for a D.C. man shot at by a federal agent during a traffic stop earlier this month are demanding answers and transparency from police and the mayor’s office — also claiming there was a cover-up of the shooting.

4 more Shoppers closures in Maryland; Prince George’s leaders seek answers

Prince George’s County officials are calling for a meeting with the CEO of Shoppers after the grocery chain announced plans to close additional Maryland stores next month.

WATCH: Blue Angels fly over DC

The Blue Angels were spotted over parts of D.C. and surrounding areas midday on Tuesday. 

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Sewage cleanup closes Anacostia High School for second day

Anacostia High School will remain closed on Tuesday after a sewage backup flooded parts of the building and forced some nearby residents from their homes.

Virginia Democrats plan to redraw state's congressional districts

A major political battle is unfolding in Virginia as Democrats in control of the General Assembly open a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts—a move Republicans call a blatant power grab.

Neighbors still shaken after woman killed in tragic townhouse fire in Loudoun County

There are still many questions from anxious neighbors of a northern Virginia woman who was killed in a terrible fire late last week at a home in Sterling. 

Officials: Wrong bear killed after deadly Arkansas attack

DNA testing has confirmed that the black bear killed in Arkansas earlier this month was not the animal that fatally attacked a camper.

PG firefighter accused of distributing child pornography from inside firehouse

A firefighter in Prince George's County is behind bars, charged with having and distributing child sexual abuse material – some of the alleged crimes happening inside the firehouse where he worked.

DC barricade situation connected to nearby shooting, police say

Police are investigating a barricade situation in southeast Washington, D.C. they believe is connected to a nearby shooting.