Washington National Cathedral to host State Funeral honoring Jimmy Carter

The State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will take place at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST. The service will be invitation-only and closed to the public.

Jimmy Carter funeral plans announced: full schedule

The official schedule sharing the funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter has been shared publicly.

Caught on camera: Man smashes ANC commissioner's car window, steals purse

A D.C. official is among the latest victims of car break-in’s and theft, after video cameras caught someone smashing her car window and running off with her purse.

Police on scene at apparent mental health crisis in Potomac; roads shut down for hours

Roads in a Potomac neighborhood have remained shut down for hours as police are continuing to negotiate with a person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis. 

Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings

The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.

Several guns seized from intoxicated Stafford County man after shots fired: Sheriff's Office

A Stafford County man was arrested and several rifles were seized by deputies after he caused a disturbance while reportedly intoxicated Friday morning, the Sheriff’s Office says. 

Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president

Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.

A year later, Fairfax family seeks closure in unsolved hit-and-run

A Fairfax County family is still searching for answers after a devastating hit-and-run claimed the life of their matriarch, Mary Wong.

Firefighter injured in Sterling house explosion returns to duty

A Virginia firefighter has returned to duty after an extensive recovery from injuries she sustained in the catastrophic home explosion in Sterling that claimed the life of fellow firefighter Trevor Brown and injured several others.

Reston electronics store burglarized by crooks on Christmas Eve

Detectives are asking for the community’s help identifying four thieves who broke into a business and stole electronics on Christmas Eve in Reston.