Virginia mother and local NAACP want police to explain why they weren't told about son's death

The family of Tori Thompson, alongside the Arlington chapter of the NAACP, is calling for transparency regarding the Arlington Police Department's apparent failure to notify Thompson's loved ones of his passing.

Maryland approves $50.3 million emergency contract for Baltimore Key Bridge debris removal

A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million emergency contract on Wednesday to pay a Swedish construction company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

4th of July guide: Fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Across the U.S., Independence Day is all about celebrating the nation’s history with food, family and, of course, fireworks. But here in the DMV, laws on what fireworks can be bought and where they can be used can be confusing.

Z-Burger’s 2024 Independence Burger Eating Championship ends in tie

Molly Schuyler and Dan Kennedy are co-champions after both eating 34 hamburgers in Z-Burger’s 2024 Independence Burger Eating Championship.-

Joro spider could be spotted in Maryland again this summer

A large spider native to Asia that was spotted in Maryland last year could be back again this summer. The Joro spider, an invasive species that is on the move in the United States, is poised to spread across much of the East Coast. Here’s what we know about the colorful arachnid.

Baltimore City school teacher arrested, charged with raping minor: police

A Baltimore City school teacher faces rape and sexual offense charges after police say he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

July 4th Traffic: Best and worst times to drive

More than 1.8 million Washington, D.C. area residents will travel over the week surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, says AAA Mid-Atlantic, and most of them will hit the road to get to their destinations.

Red Rocks UFO: Workers say strange object hovered over Colorado concert venue

A UFO sighting at Red Rocks was reported to the National UFO Reporting Center, with employees saying they watched a “large, disc-shaped craft” vanish into thin air.

1 killed in District Heights triple shooting

One person was shot and killed and two were wounded  after gunfire erupted in a Prince George's County neighborhood, police said. 

Virginia lawmakers agree to restore military tuition benefits

The Democratic majority leadership in the House and Senate has reached an agreement to restore the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program (VMSDEP) and related tuition waivers.