DC parents given wrong ashes after funeral home’s mistake: lawsuit

A grieving D.C. couple is suing a local funeral home, accusing it of lying and covering up the remains of their stillborn baby.

Wind Advisory in effect for DC region Thursday

The Washington, D.C., region may experience wind gusts of up to 55 mph on Thursday as a storm system that brought heavy rain departs.

Suspect wanted after man injured in shooting outside DC Dunkin' Donuts

A man is recovering at the hospital after being shot outside of a D.C. Dunkin' Donuts Tuesday afternoon, and his family is pleading for help to catch the person responsible. 

Pedestrian deaths up nearly 50% since 2014, study shows

A top highway safety group is issuing a warning about the sharp rise in pedestrian deaths over the past decade. 

Montgomery County community pushing back on plan to open rehab facility near elementary school

A community in Montgomery County is speaking out against a plan to bring a drug and rehab center into their neighborhood-right next to an elementary school. Parents are calling the proposal inappropriate.

FBI and Justice Department buildings briefly listed for sale before disappearing

The Trump administration identified more than 440 federal buildings for potential sale, including the FBI headquarters, before abruptly removing the list. The move has raised concerns about government downsizing and public services.

Officials investigating after nearly 200 reports of 'gas odors' across Warrenton

Officials with the town of Warrenton and Fauquier County are investigating after receiving nearly 200 calls related to “gas odors” across the area. 

Ash Wednesday in DC: Catholics face change in church and country

As Christians worldwide begin the solemn season of Lent, Catholics across the D.C. region gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle to observe Ash Wednesday at a time of transition within the Archdiocese of Washington.

Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff charged with DUI after Trump speech

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested and charged with drunk driving after hitting a parked car following President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday night, according to U.S. Capitol Police.

As federal job losses mount, Bowser pitches solutions to stabilize DC’s economy

As federal job losses ripple through the D.C. area, Mayor Muriel Bowser led a situational update tele-townhall on Wednesday to address the economic impact and offer support to affected workers.

Trump may cut 80,000 VA employees, memo reportedly says

The Trump administration is planning to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo.

Montgomery County Public Schools request 52 additional security guards amid safety concerns

Montgomery County Public Schools is requesting 52 additional security guards - the measures to increase security were discussed at a Tuesday meeting as Bethesda Chevy-Chase parents sounded off again on serious school safety concerns.  

DC weather: Damaging winds, heavy rain, slight tornado risk threatens DMV Wednesday

The Washington, D.C. region is bracing for a severe weather threat on Wednesday, with damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, hail, and a slight chance of tornadoes possible.

WATCH: Cardinals McElroy, Gregory lead Ash Wednesday Mass in DC

Cardinal Robert McElroy will lead the Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. He will be joined by Cardinal Wilton Gregory in marking the beginning of the Lenten season and symbolizing a transition of leadership in the District's Catholic community.

Trump's speech: Who is Al Green, Democratic representative removed

House Speaker Mike Johnson instructed the House Sergeant of Arms to remove Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green, for disturbing President Donald Trump’s speech, Tuesday night.