Plan to connect Crystal City to DCA with pedestrian bridge moving forward

Nearly 15 years after it was originally proposed as an idea, funding has been secured, environmental studies are done, and public feedback is underway for a pedestrian bridge connecting Crystal City and Reagan National Airport.

Alligators in Maryland? Police say signs part of prank

Signs warning park-goers to avoid disturbing alligators have popped up at parks in Maryland, but don't worry – they're just part of a prank, according to police. 

DC students see improvements in math, reading scores

Test scores in D.C. public schools are up in math and reading, according to a national report card. 

Mobile IDs accepted at Montgomery County store for alcohol sales

Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services will begin accepting mobile IDs at its Westbard retail store.

Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run

The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.

2025 Something in the Water music festival canceled

The 2025 Something in the Water music festival, organized by pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams, has been canceled, according to Virginia Beach officials.

All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health views and how he could impact public health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking the support of the Republican-controlled Senate in his bid to become the nation’s top health official.

'Military did not enter California' to turn the water back on: state water officials

California water officials are pushing back on false claims by the White House that the Trump administration sent the U.S. military to quote "turn on the water" in the wake of the Los Angeles County wildfires. 

DC cemetery employees drop casket during homicide victim's burial

The Temoney family is devastated after a tragic incident at a Northeast D.C. cemetery during the burial of their loved one.

Rhode Island man charged after attempt to bring explosives to Capitol Grounds

The man arrested Monday after admitting to carrying two Molotov cocktails and two knives onto the U.S. Capitol grounds has been identified as 24-year-old Ryan M. English from Rhode Island.

Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'

President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."

84-year-old woman dies in Oxon Hill townhouse fire

An 84-year-old woman was killed Tuesday evening after a fire broke out in her Oxon Hill townhouse, officials said.