DC cherry blossoms: 2025 peak bloom prediction dates revealed

The 2025 peak bloom prediction dates for the thousands of Japanese cherry blossom trees around the Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and National Mall were announced on Thursday.

The White House Easter Egg Roll returns to the South Lawn

The Annual White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House. 

Virginia high school students accused of selling magic mushroom candy bars

Two 17-year-old students at Hylton High School are facing charges after allegedly distributing candy bars laced with psilocybin mushrooms on school grounds, authorities said.

Virginia woman arrested for possession of child pornography, prostitution: police

Authorities have charged a Virginia woman with possession of child pornography, prostitution, and drug charges after police say two separate investigations led to her arrest.

DC weather: Cloudy, showers Thursday with highs in the upper-60s

A springlike preview on Thursday across much of the Washington, D.C. region with the chance for showers and high temperatures that are expected to reach the upper-60s.

Suspect wanted after groping at least 4 women in Falls Church, police say

Police in Falls Church are searching for a man accused of several sexual offenses. Investigators say he’s been groping women on sidewalks and in parking lots in the same area.

Montgomery County parents petition for metal detectors in schools after gun incidents

Concerned parents are demanding action after two separate lockdowns within a two-week span at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. Both incidents involved teens bringing guns either into the school or near it and parents want to see new safety measures taken. 

Third suspect pleads guilty to operating high-end brothel in northern Virginia

The third and final suspect arrested in connection to the widespread operation of a high-end brothel service, which spanned from northern Virginia to Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to his role in the organization. 

Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.