Man crashes burning car into US Capitol barricade before shooting himself: police
A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air from the burning car before fatally shooting himself, police said.
Georgetown Cupcake shop back open after being shut down by DC Health
Georgetown Cupcake confirmed to FOX 5 that they have now renewed their business license as of yesterday and a re-inspection of the popular store has been completed allowing the location on 3301 M Street to re-open.
Washington Wizards celebrate 25th anniversary with 90's-inspired jerseys, merch
The Washington Wizards have unveiled new Classic Edition jerseys to celebrate the team’s 25th anniversary since rebranding to the Wizards name in 1997.
3-month-old infant dies in DC after being left in hot car
D.C. Police confirm an infant is dead after being left in a car on Tuesday evening. Police identified the victim as 3.5-month-old Aaron Boyd Jr.
Secret Service officer assaulted near White House
A man was detained by the United States Secret Service near the White House Tuesday afternoon after he physically assaulted a uniformed officer.
Teenager hospitalized after being rescued from duplex fire in DC
A juvenile is in the hospital after being rescued from a fire in Southeast D.C., according to fire officials.
5 people hurt after carjacking pursuit ends in crash involving police cars, Circulator Bus and sedan in DC
Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that happened Sunday morning in Southeast D.C. involving a police car, a Circulator Bus, and a Park Police vehicle.
Three people, including elderly couple, dead after lightning strike near White House
DC Police have confirmed three people have died after four people were struck by lightning Thursday evening near the White House.
DC Health provides weekly monkeypox vaccination clinics for eligible residents
D.C. Health officials will be hosting walk-up monkeypox vaccination clinics at three separate locations throughout the District on Fridays.
Former DC principal sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling over $175,000
A former principal was sentenced Wednesday to two and a half years in prison for stealing at least $175,000 from an organization that raises funds to help students.
Washington Commanders ask fans to vote on new fight song lyrics, mascot
The Washington Commanders are asking fans to vote on the team's new fight song and mascot.
Woman charged with shooting husband inside DC hotel was 'angry,' lawyer says
An attorney representing the woman accused of shooting her husband at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in D.C. last week says his client was "angry and felt guilty and didn't want another child to be touched by that man."
Car crashes into Watergate complex in DC, officials say
Authorities are on the scene after a car ran into the Watergate Hotel in Northwest D.C. Friday afternoon.
DC's first LGBTQ+ homeless shelter opens in Southeast
D.C. officials opened the District's first shelter for adults in the LGBTQ+ community who are experiencing homelessness this week.
DC police officer charged with sexually abusing child on multiple occasions
A D.C. police officer is facing charges for sexually abusing a child, according to police.
Groundbreaking held for new Gulf War Memorial in DC
Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
Washington Monument reopens after being evacuated for strange odor
The Washington Monument is back open after closing Friday afternoon due to a strange smell.
Woman stabbed, killed inside of Northeast DC establishment
A woman was stabbing inside an establishment in Northeast D.C. on Saturday, according to police.
Women's March rallies in DC calling for protection of abortion rights
Women's March organizers rallied in D.C. on Saturday in an effort to pressure the Biden's Administration into taking action to protect abortion.
Police search for suspect accused of killing 16-year-old in DC
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of killing a 16-year-old boy in Northeast D.C. earlier this week.