Hurricane Helene: Maryland, Virginia rescue teams deployed to Florida ahead of storm

Hurricane Helene, now a Category 2 storm, is advancing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, with landfall expected Thursday evening. Tactical and swift water rescue teams from the Washington, D.C. region and other parts of the country have already deployed in preparation for the storm’s impacts.

Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date

Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.

Art and activism collide in Corey Ramon Gibson’s DC gallery debut 'All Is Won'

In his debut gallery exhibit "All Is Won," D.C. artist Corey Ramon Gibson delivers a powerful exploration of social issues, weaving together pop culture, history, and personal experience to captivate and challenge viewers.

NYC Mayor Adams indicted on federal criminal charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on criminal charges following escalating federal investigations against him and his administration.

Judge denies DC sniper Malvo's request to vacate Maryland murder convictions

Convicted sniper Lee Boyd Malvo’s attorneys are expected to argue Wednesday for the vacating of his six murder convictions in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

DC bar Political Pattie’s faces backlash over GOP logo

Political Pattie’s, a new bar on U Street in Northwest D.C., is already stirring controversy just days after its opening. 

Iverson Mall reopened following suspicious package: police

Prince George's County officials responded to an incident at Iverson Mall after a suspicious package was detected. Police spotted what they said appeared to be a suitcase and a clock nearby.

Parents outraged after 7-year-old with autism wanders from Reston elementary school alone

A Reston family was shocked and outraged to find that their seven-year-old son, who is non-verbal and has special needs, wandered off his elementary school campus and was found soaking wet in the rain.

Lyft to end DC scooter service in October as company refocuses on e-bikes

After a six-year ride, Lyft is hitting the brakes on its electric scooters in Washington, D.C., officially pulling the plug on the service starting next month.

Another illegal weed shop busted in DC

Another illegal cannabis shop was shut down and raided on Wednesday, the fifth closure since a new law passed by the D.C. Council has been enforced in recent weeks.

Voter registrations trending upwards, particularly among younger adults

Voter registration sites saw significant upticks in traffic and registrations on Sept. 17’s National Voter Registration Day, particularly among younger adults. Here’s what that could mean for the election.

Flames, smoke persist as fire at vacant Silver Spring elementary school continues to burn

A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.