Mayor Bowser, MPD Chief Smith tout end-of-year data showing crime down in DC

While it may not feel like it, data shows that the crime rates in D.C. are trending in the right direction. That’s according to the mayor and police chief, who shared the city's end-of-year crime stats Monday.

Gonzaga's Kainoa Winston named Gatorade DC Football Player of the Year

Kainoa Winston, a standout senior at Gonzaga College High School, has been named the 2024-25 Gatorade District of Columbia Football Player of the Year, recognizing his exceptional talent on the field, academic success, and commitment to his community.

Virginia School district faces continued legal fight over gender policies

The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.

Candiace Dillard Bassett says IVF 'worth it' after birth of baby boy

Former “Real Housewives of Potomac" star Candiace Dillard Bassett embraces and celebrates newfound motherhood with her baby boy, Jett Maxwell Lee Bassett.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far

Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.

Jay-Z named in lawsuit over minor’s rape alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Hip hop mogul Jay-Z has reportedly been accused of raping a 13-year-old in a Diddy sexual assault lawsuit that was refiled Sunday to include him.

Mother in custody after 3-month-old baby drowns in Montgomery County: police

The mother of a three-month-old child has been taken into custody after the infant was pronounced dead at a hospital in Montgomery County Sunday, according to police. 

Prince George's County community holds vigil to honor slain activist Cornelius McDonald

A vigil was held Saturday night to honor the life of Cornelius McDonald, the Prince George's County community activist who was shot and killed outside of a restaurant one week ago.

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz" and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday.

Hypothermia alert issued in DC

D.C. officials have issued a hypothermia alert for Saturday night.

Here's why flags in Virginia are at half-staff today

U.S. and state flags in Virginia are being flown at half-staff on Saturday on all state, local buildings, and grounds in memory and respect for the fallen and wounded at Pearl Harbor.

2 undocumented immigrants arrested after road rage shooting in Virginia

Two undocumented immigrants have been arrested after shooting at a vehicle during a road rage incident in Loudoun County, Virginia. 

Kids sports center in ruins after three-alarm fire

Officials with a Northern Virginia recreation center are looking at a potential temporary location after a fire ripped through their building this week.