Leaf it to electric: Gas blowers get the boot July 1 in Montgomery County
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Youngkin announces HUD relocation to NSF building in Alexandria
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
Mother claims children suffered ‘religious brainwashing’ as Amber Alert issued
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Metrobus to eliminate 500+ stops and rename routes: Here’s what riders need to know
More than 500 bus stops will be removed across the D.C. region as part of Metro’s Better Bus Network—a major redesign aimed at improving reliability and frequency.
More than 500 bus stops will be removed across the D.C. region as part of Metro’s Better Bus Network—a major redesign aimed at improving reliability and frequency.
Derik Queen ready to represent Maryland in the 2025 NBA Draft
Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
2025 NBA Draft: What the Wizards selections may look like Wednesday night
The Washington Wizards hold the No. 6 and 18 overall selections in the 2025 NBA Draft at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Here are a few prospects that may land in D.C.
The Washington Wizards hold the No. 6 and 18 overall selections in the 2025 NBA Draft at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Here are a few prospects that may land in D.C.
Watch: Doorbell camera captures glimpse of giant wall cloud
A powerful EF-3+ tornado struck the rural town of Enderlin, North Dakota, late Friday night, killing three people and causing significant damage.
A powerful EF-3+ tornado struck the rural town of Enderlin, North Dakota, late Friday night, killing three people and causing significant damage.
WATCH: UPS driver dives into fun on Slip ‘N Slide
Teens playing on a Slip N' Slide were joined by a local UPS driver for some summer fun.
Teens playing on a Slip N' Slide were joined by a local UPS driver for some summer fun.
Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Leaders propose free DASH rides for Alexandria City High Schoolers in 2026
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs law banning phones during school hours
Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Army Major sentenced to 53 years for serial rape, assaults in DC area
An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.
An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.
Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County continues to eye more data centers
Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers as discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county.
Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers as discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county.
Many DC-area residents without air conditioning struggling amid extreme heat
Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year.
Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year.
Watch: Helicopter flips, crashes near Michigan restaurant
A helicopter crashed outside a restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan, over the weekend after tipping over during a landing attempt.
A helicopter crashed outside a restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan, over the weekend after tipping over during a landing attempt.
New data shows homelessness on the rise across DMV
Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV.
Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV.
Police officer's forehead slashed by knife-wielding robbery suspect in DC
A D.C. police officer suffered a laceration to the head while trying to arrest a robbery suspect on Tuesday.
A D.C. police officer suffered a laceration to the head while trying to arrest a robbery suspect on Tuesday.
NBA Draft: Wizards trade Poole to Pelicans, gaining McCollum and Olynyk
Just a day before the NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards traded guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans. This may not feel like a major move in terms of where these teams rank compared to the rest of the league, but it does give the Wizards an absurd amount of cap space, projecting around $100 million in 2026.
Just a day before the NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards traded guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans. This may not feel like a major move in terms of where these teams rank compared to the rest of the league, but it does give the Wizards an absurd amount of cap space, projecting around $100 million in 2026.
WA man charged with supplying chemicals in CA bombing dies in jail
A Kent man charged with aiding the bomber of a fertility clinic in California has died after he was found unresponsive in federal custody, officials said on Tuesday.
A Kent man charged with aiding the bomber of a fertility clinic in California has died after he was found unresponsive in federal custody, officials said on Tuesday.