Maryland kid's dream racetrack stirs up neighborhood tensions, permit issues

A Maryland family’s $200,000 backyard racetrack for their 10-year-old son's kart racing dreams has ignited neighbor complaints and county investigations over permits, noise, and environmental concerns.

Gay model's alleged attack in DC McDonald's under investigation

A 22-year-old Colombian model was allegedly attacked in what he describes as a hate-motivated assault outside a McDonald's in the U Street corridor early Sunday. 

Harris vs. Trump: Who's winning in the polls with 5 days to go?

The race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is still essentially a coin flip, analysts say. Here's how the swing states are polling.

Driver shot, killed by Virginia troopers after pursuit following suspected carjacking: police

Authorities are investigating after an officer fired shots that killed the driver of a suspected carjacked vehicle following a pursuit along Interstate 95 in northern Virginia.

Family of beloved DJ speaks out after robbery leaves him in coma

The family of a well-known D.C. DJ is pleading for public help after police say he was robbed early Sunday morning. 

Supreme Court permits Virginia to proceed with its purge of voter registrations

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to resume its  purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at  stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting.

Former University Park mayor Joel Biermann arrested on child pornography charges

The former mayor of University Park, Md. has been arrested on more than two dozen charges related to child sexual abuse materials, charging documents from the Prince George's County Police Department show. 

DC residents grapple with anxiety as Election Day nears

With Election Day just days away, anxiety is running high in the nation’s capital as residents weigh their safety and stability amid the intensifying political climate. 

Four charged in ‘pigeon drop’ scam targeting elderly in Maryland

Four suspects have been charged in Maryland for allegedly conning an elderly woman out of nearly $40,000 in a “pigeon drop” scam.

Blue pumpkin basket meaning ahead of Halloween 2024

Halloween is right around the corner and trick or treaters could be sporting a blue-colored pumpkin instead of an orange one. Here's why.