Metro plans for huge crowds at new Washington Commanders stadium

Metro is preparing to handle huge crowds expected at the new Washington Commanders stadium being built at the old RFK site.

Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired over Charlie Kirk post

An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate an opinion writer terminated over social media posts following the death of Charlie Kirk.

Hispanic student enrollment declines in Virginia, Maryland amid immigration enforcement

Immigration enforcement across Virginia and Maryland is leading to a decline in Hispanic student enrollment, according to data from Maryland's Department of Education.

Dolly Parton to be laid to rest beside late husband Carl Dean in Nashville: Report

Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged.

Maryland school bus driver dies after crash during medical emergency; no students on board

A school bus driver died Tuesday after crashing into a utility pole in Gaithersburg during a suspected medical emergency, according to Montgomery County first responders.

Montgomery County Public Schools kick off first day of class

Teachers and staff welcomed students back to classrooms across Montgomery County as the new school year began Tuesday.

SpaceX launch spotted over DC region Tuesday

A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was visible over the Washington, D.C., region shortly after its early‑morning blastoff Tuesday.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.

Executive Order aims to protect Virginia Medicaid and SNAP coverage, Spanberger says

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 20 on Tuesday, which aims to protect healthcare coverage and food assistance for eligible Virginia residents.

Deep partial lunar eclipse to be visible across DC, Maryland and Virginia on August 27

A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia beginning late the night of August 27 and continuing into the early morning hours of August 28.

Missing 15-year-old girl last seen Friday in Arlington County

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15‑year‑old missing girl last seen Friday in Arlington County.

Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years

Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 

DC weather: Plenty of sunshine Tuesday with highs in the mid-80s

Plenty of sunshine is expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the mid‑80s and low humidity making for a comfortable day.