These universities in DC, Virginia and Maryland rank among top 100 in US: report
Eight universities in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
Eight universities in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
DC Calls It Quits Week focuses on helping residents overcome tobacco use
D.C. is highlighting efforts to help residents quit smoking as the city celebrates "DC Calls It Quits Week," an initiative aimed at reducing tobacco use.
D.C. is highlighting efforts to help residents quit smoking as the city celebrates "DC Calls It Quits Week," an initiative aimed at reducing tobacco use.
Prince William County to vote on major data center policy changes
Two major votes Tuesday could reshape data center development in Prince William County, as leaders consider ending automatic approvals for certain projects and decide whether to allow a controversial Dominion Energy substation expansion.
Two major votes Tuesday could reshape data center development in Prince William County, as leaders consider ending automatic approvals for certain projects and decide whether to allow a controversial Dominion Energy substation expansion.
87-year-old Maryland man charged with killing roommate, police say
An 87-year-old Frederick County man has been arrested and charged with murder after officers found his roommate dead inside a home on Franklin Street, authorities said.
An 87-year-old Frederick County man has been arrested and charged with murder after officers found his roommate dead inside a home on Franklin Street, authorities said.
DC Councilman Trayon White's federal bribery trial nears jury deliberations
Jury deliberations are set to begin Wednesday in D.C. Councilman Trayon White’s federal bribery trial.
Jury deliberations are set to begin Wednesday in D.C. Councilman Trayon White’s federal bribery trial.
DC weather: Fall starts cool and breezy with showers across the region Tuesday
A cool, breezy and wet start to fall is expected across the Washington, D.C., region Tuesday, with patchy fog, steady showers and highs holding in the low to mid‑60s.
A cool, breezy and wet start to fall is expected across the Washington, D.C., region Tuesday, with patchy fog, steady showers and highs holding in the low to mid‑60s.
Man kills self after shooting girlfriend in Prince George’s County, police say
A man fatally shot himself inside a vehicle Tuesday after shooting his girlfriend earlier in the morning during a domestic incident in Prince George’s County, police said.
A man fatally shot himself inside a vehicle Tuesday after shooting his girlfriend earlier in the morning during a domestic incident in Prince George’s County, police said.
Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.
Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead
A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.
A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.
Tracking the nor'easter: Coastal flooding, high winds threaten East Coast this week
An unusually early fall nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic coast this week, threatening millions along the East Coast with heavy rain, powerful winds, and dangerous coastal flooding.
An unusually early fall nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic coast this week, threatening millions along the East Coast with heavy rain, powerful winds, and dangerous coastal flooding.
SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.
For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
Maryland man accused of killing roommate, confessing to church pastor
An 87-year-old Frederick, Maryland, man is accused of killing his roommate then going to church to confess.
An 87-year-old Frederick, Maryland, man is accused of killing his roommate then going to church to confess.
Shooting outside Northeast DC Whole Foods prompts concerns for customers, neighbors
A shooting outside a Northeast D.C. Whole Foods left some customers, employees and neighbors concerned.
A shooting outside a Northeast D.C. Whole Foods left some customers, employees and neighbors concerned.
iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
Dog fatally shot by delivery driver in Prince George’s County
A dog was shot and killed by a delivery driver Monday night in Prince George’s County, according to police.
A dog was shot and killed by a delivery driver Monday night in Prince George’s County, according to police.
DC Police investigate 2 potential cases of Flock camera misuse amid councilmember's concerns
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating two potential cases of misuse of its Flock license plate reader cameras.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating two potential cases of misuse of its Flock license plate reader cameras.
Pedestrian hospitalized after crash in Montgomery County
A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after a crash in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County fire officials.
A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after a crash in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County fire officials.
Man convicted of attempted rape after attack on Northern Virginia motel housekeeper
An Alexandria man was convicted of attempted rape after he attacked a housekeeper at a Northern Virginia motel in October 2025, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney.
An Alexandria man was convicted of attempted rape after he attacked a housekeeper at a Northern Virginia motel in October 2025, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney.