DC Rep. Oye Owolewa hospitalized after major car crash

DC Shadow Congressman Oye Owolewa is recovering in the hospital after being injured in a major car crash on Alabama Avenue SE. 

Jury finds ex-Fairfax officer Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter

A jury has found former Fairfax County police sergeant Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter but guilty of reckless handling of a firearm. 

Tragic house fire claims lives of mother and two sons in Montclair

A Northern Virginia community is mourning the loss of a mother and her two children, who were killed in an early morning house fire in Montclair on Friday. 

Virginia school to reopen Monday after lead cleanup

Alexandria City Public Schools announced Friday that Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School will reopen most of its classrooms and offices on Monday, October 7, following successful lead remediation efforts. 

Greenbelt leaders raise concerns over delayed fire, EMS response times

Greenbelt city leaders say there are concerns over response times for fire services and EMS months after the implementation of a plan to address staffing shortages.

DC educator who helped students publish books wins Teacher of the Year award

Jazzmyne Townsend, a dedicated D.C. teacher, received a surprise honor this week when Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her with the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year award.

3 residents found dead in home after house fire in Prince William County

Prince William County officials say three residents of a home in Montclair, Virginia remain unaccounted for as firefighters continue to battle smoke and flames from an early morning blaze.

Is Harpers Ferry haunted? A closer look at the town's eery past

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a town rich with American history. But it's also said to be the home of some who have passed on and still choose to lurk around. 

47 Stanley mugs stolen from DC REI store

Police say 47 Stanley mugs were stolen from an REI store in northeast Washington.

Source: Dockworkers' union suspends port strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.

Source: Dockworkers' union suspends port strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.

Northern Virginia's most dangerous streets revealed: new study

A new report is highlighting some of Northern Virginia’s most dangerous streets in an effort to raise awareness about traffic safety for both pedestrians and drivers.

Southwest DC shooting leaves woman injured, cars damaged after 50+ gunshots

Residents of a Southwest D.C. apartment say they are outraged after more than 50 shots were fired, injuring a woman and damaging several vehicles in the area. 

Port strike 2024: Which products could face shortages, price hikes?

If drawn out, the strike would force businesses to pay shippers for delays and cause some goods to arrive late for peak holiday shopping season.