Montgomery County tackles potholes following winter storm

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation launched a two‑day "Pothole Blitz" on Wednesday and Thursday to try and quickly repair potholes across 5,400 lane miles of county‑maintained roads.

DC Attorney General files lawsuit to dismantle alleged real estate fraud scheme

The D.C. Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit aimed at shutting down what officials describe as a sprawling real‑estate fraud scheme that exploits tenants, lenders and District agencies while worsening the city’s affordable‑housing crisis.

Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless

Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.

Anti-casino group heads to Richmond to protest Fairfax proposal

A controversial casino proposal is back before Virginia lawmakers, and opponents from Fairfax County are heading to Richmond on Thursday to make their voices heard.

Here's how much DC spends on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day spending is expected to reach record highs this year, and couples in Washington, D.C., are embracing the romance price hike.

DC weather: Valentine’s Day warm up, sunshine; cold rain arrives Sunday

Valentine’s Day brings a welcome warm‑up to the D.C. region, with sunshine and highs in the mid‑50s before a cold rain is expected to develop by Sunday afternoon.

These Valentine’s Day scams are targeting DMV residents as holiday approaches: BBB

The Better Business Bureau has issued a Valentine’s Day scam alert, warning people living in the DMV about the most common frauds and how to avoid them.

ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says

The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where

More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

ICE says it will play a 'key part' in security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US: Report

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a role in security planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which features matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia, according to reports.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

US Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean, injuring 2 sailors

Two U.S. Navy sailors were injured on Wednesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, military officials said.

DC Water CEO writes open letter on Potomac sewage spill

DC Water is speaking out about last month’s Potomac Interceptor sewage spill, with CEO David Gadis calling the incident "deeply troubling" in a new open letter.

Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace ends in Maryland

Thursday marks the final stop for a group of Buddhist monks who completed their 108‑day Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C. with a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial.

Glover Park family shattered by deadly shooting as investigators seek answers

A D.C. family has been torn apart after a deadly shooting in Glover Park left a mother dead, her 10‑year‑old daughter wounded and two younger children traumatized.