Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
DC violent crime numbers decline, Mayor Bowser announces juvenile crime initiative
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new juvenile crime initiative, as violent crime numbers continue to drop in the district.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new juvenile crime initiative, as violent crime numbers continue to drop in the district.
Virginia ranked most likely state to survive alien invasion, study finds
Virginia tops the list of states best equipped to survive an alien invasion, according to a new study by GIGAcalculator, an online calculator and converter platform.
Virginia tops the list of states best equipped to survive an alien invasion, according to a new study by GIGAcalculator, an online calculator and converter platform.
Director of National Museum of African American History and Culture on leave: reports
The director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kevin Young, is on personal leave as of March 14, according to reports, shortly after President Trump's executive order targeting Smithsonian funding.
The director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kevin Young, is on personal leave as of March 14, according to reports, shortly after President Trump's executive order targeting Smithsonian funding.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
Man indicted after allegedly kicking stranger’s toddler down DC Metro escalator
A D.C. man is facing charges after he allegedly kicked a stranger’s two-year-old child down an escalator at a Metro station in the District.
A D.C. man is facing charges after he allegedly kicked a stranger’s two-year-old child down an escalator at a Metro station in the District.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season
Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.
Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.
Property management company to pay $100,000 for discriminating against DC renters
A recent lawsuit in D.C. over discrimination against specific renters has resulted in a $100,000 settlement.
A recent lawsuit in D.C. over discrimination against specific renters has resulted in a $100,000 settlement.
Father, 6-year-old son drown on fishing trip in Spotsylvania County: Sheriff's Office
A father and his six-year-old son out for a day on the Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County were both found dead after drowning, the Sheriff's Office says.
A father and his six-year-old son out for a day on the Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County were both found dead after drowning, the Sheriff's Office says.
2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards: DC culinary scene earns multiple nominations
The Washington, D.C. culinary scene is well represented among the nominees for the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.
The Washington, D.C. culinary scene is well represented among the nominees for the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Tanker truck leaking gasoline into Fairfax County stream triggers hazmat response
A tanker truck incident has triggered a hazmat response after leaking gasoline contaminated a stream in Fairfax County, officials said.
A tanker truck incident has triggered a hazmat response after leaking gasoline contaminated a stream in Fairfax County, officials said.
1 dead, 1 injured in Fairfax County shooting after men exchange gunfire
One man is dead and another critically injured after an overnight shooting in Fairfax County where two individuals exchanged gunfire.
One man is dead and another critically injured after an overnight shooting in Fairfax County where two individuals exchanged gunfire.
Heartbroken mom speaks out after 3-year-old daughter killed by driver fleeing police in Maryland
A Prince George's County mother is mourning the death of her three-year-old daughter, who was killed when a suspect fleeing police slammed into their car.
A Prince George's County mother is mourning the death of her three-year-old daughter, who was killed when a suspect fleeing police slammed into their car.
Man exposes himself to Girl Scouts, touches teen, masturbates in coffee shop: police
A man who police say exposed himself to a group of Girl Scouts trying to sell cookies in Fredericksburg remains in custody. The incident was not the only inappropriate action he’s been accused of, and police say all of it happened in downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday, March 29.
A man who police say exposed himself to a group of Girl Scouts trying to sell cookies in Fredericksburg remains in custody. The incident was not the only inappropriate action he’s been accused of, and police say all of it happened in downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday, March 29.
Watch: Would-be intruder gets rescued after getting stuck in chimney
A man attempting to break into a mental health facility in Ohio had to be rescued after getting stuck in the building’s chimney.
A man attempting to break into a mental health facility in Ohio had to be rescued after getting stuck in the building’s chimney.
Maryland teacher sues school district for alleged racial discrimination
A Montgomery County Public Schools special education teacher is suing the school district for racial discrimination. He alleges he was unfairly demoted and transferred to a different school thirty miles away.
A Montgomery County Public Schools special education teacher is suing the school district for racial discrimination. He alleges he was unfairly demoted and transferred to a different school thirty miles away.
WATCH: Trump announces tariffs in 'Liberation Day' speech
President Donald Trump announced a number of new tariffs to help reshape the U.S. economy on Wednesday, which he has called "Liberation Day."
President Donald Trump announced a number of new tariffs to help reshape the U.S. economy on Wednesday, which he has called "Liberation Day."
National Park Service considers removing reversible lanes on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway
The National Park Service is introducing a safety plan that is expected to improve D.C. travel on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
The National Park Service is introducing a safety plan that is expected to improve D.C. travel on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
4th Fort Stewart soldier killed in Lithuania identified
The U.S. Army has officially identified the fourth soldier from Fort Stewart in Georgia killed during a tragic military accident in Lithuania.
The U.S. Army has officially identified the fourth soldier from Fort Stewart in Georgia killed during a tragic military accident in Lithuania.
DC homebuyers need to make this much to purchase a home, study shows
Purchasing a home is becoming even more expensive for consumers searching for housing as new data shows that having a significantly high household income is necessary to afford one.
Purchasing a home is becoming even more expensive for consumers searching for housing as new data shows that having a significantly high household income is necessary to afford one.