Purcellville mayor calls special meeting after town leadership arrests

The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.

Overturned tractor-trailer causes delays on I-95

An overturned tractor trailer caused major delays Wednesday morning along a stretch of Interstate 95 in the Calverton area.

Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights

Chaos broke out in Columbia Heights Tuesday night as federal law enforcement officers and D.C. police flooded the area of 14th Street and Perry Place, NW, for an unknown incident.

Maryland community comes together to honor Khyree Jackson 1 year after deadly crash

The community came together on Monday to honor the life and legacy of NFL rookie Khyree Jackson, who was killed in a triple-fatal crash last year in Prince George’s County.

National Guard troops arrive in DC amid Trump's crime crackdown

Security in Washington, D.C., is tightening as the federal government ramps up its crackdown. National Guard troops are now arriving in the nation’s capital.

DC Restaurant Week starts August 18th with dining deals and a jazz twist

The flavors of the District are taking center stage as DC Restaurant Week returns for its 2025 summer edition, inviting diners to explore the region’s culinary scene with prix-fixe menus, live music, and an exclusive giveaway. 

A look at where the National Guard has stayed during DC deployments

When the National Guard is deployed to the nation’s capital, one question always follows: where will thousands of service members stay?

Metropolitan AME sues Hudson Valley Proud Boys chapter over trademark use

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church has filed a trademark and unfair-competition suit against the Hudson Valley Proud Boys Chapter and its president, William Pepe, alleging ongoing unauthorized use of the "Proud Boys" name. 

Texas flooding: Victim's family files lawsuit in Kerr County

The family of a woman killed in the Kerr County floods has filed suit against the RV resort she was staying at. The suit alleges that despite being aware of the flooding risk, the resort continued to operate and did not warn visitors.

3-year-old falls from 6th-floor balcony in Prince George’s County

Officials say a young child is fighting for their life after a devastating fall in Prince George’s County on Tuesday afternoon.

Woman arrested for kidnapping child at county fair in Maryland: police

A child is safe, and the suspect is in custody thanks to the quick actions of family and bystanders during an attempted abduction in Maryland this week.

Annapolis police rescue 2 kidnapping victims, 3 suspects arrested and charged

Two kidnapping victims were safely rescued by Annapolis police early Tuesday morning, following a quick response that led to the arrest of three suspects.

National Guard deployed in DC as Bowser meets with federal officials; 23 arrested since surge began

One day after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington’s police department and activated 800 National Guard troops, Mayor Muriel Bowser met with federal officials to discuss coordination and strategy as troops deployed. 

DC Council Chairman Mendelson reacts to Trump’s federal takeover of DC police

Community leaders and residents are speaking out following President Donald Trump’s decision to place the D.C. police department under federal control.

Trayon White says Trump 'not totally wrong' as federal control of DC police begins

Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.

DC mayor, leaders, police union react to Trump's takeover of MPD

Several DC lawmakers slammed Trump's latest plan to combat crime in the nation's capital, while the police union expressed their support.

When was the last time the National Guard was deployed to DC? A look back at recent deployments

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.  

Fatal crash under investigation in Bowie

Authorities are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 11400 block of Laurel Bowie Road.

Power washer fumes hospitalize 2 in downtown DC parking garage

Two people were hospitalized and three others treated early Tuesday after carbon monoxide exposure from power washers operating in an unventilated parking garage in downtown D.C.