Maryland high school shifts football schedule following violence at game

Another high school has changed its security policies at football games after two teens were injured and another taken into custody during a game. 

Charges for 17-year-old accused of shooting DC firefighter upgraded

The 17-year-old accused of shooting a firefighter on Capitol Hill was in court, now facing upgraded charges from the U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro.

Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."

Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."

UDC student athlete attacked on campus
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Nhaikyia Smith said she was walking to basketball practice on the campus of the University of the District of Columbia, when a man came up from behind her and started choking her.

Leesburg infant dies days after strangling, 22-year-old brother facing murder charges

Alvaro Mejia Ayala has been charged with strangling his 8-month-old sister, and will soon face murder charges, officials said, after the girl died from her injuries.

Son of woman murdered by man on death row asks Alabama officials to stop his execution

The son of a woman murdered in 1997 is asking Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to stop the execution of Geoffrey Todd West, saying he forgives his mother’s killer and does not want the state to take his life, according to the Associated Press.

Expensive Prada bag stolen from security guard at Lidl in DC

D.C. police say they’re searching for a man accused of stealing a designer bag from a security guard at a grocery store.

Wise High School moves football games to Saturdays to boost security

After reports of violent altercations and robberies following recent football games, Prince George’s County school officials are making changes to improve safety at athletic events.

Deckover construction begins on Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle

Big changes are underway at DuPont Circle as the District Department of Transportation begins a two-year transformation of part of Connecticut Avenue into a public plaza.

Funeral services held for Dacara Thompson

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Dacara Thompson, a 19-year-old Maryland woman whose death has shaken the community.

Man found dead in Colorado may have lived in northern Virginia, police say

Authorities in Colorado are working to locate family or friends of a man found dead in August who may have recently lived in northern Virginia.

DC salutes resident centenarians: 100 years and still going strong

On Monday, the District honored more than 30 residents who have reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years or more.

Trump laser pointer incident: Man arrested for allegedly aiming beam at Marine One

A man has been arrested on a federal charge after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was aboard, according to a court filing released Monday.

DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms possible Tuesday

Warm and humid weather returns to the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, with highs in the mid-80s and a chance for showers and thunderstorms later in the day.