4 DC police officers on leave after mental health call leads to shots fired
An officer-involved shooting in D.C. sent a man to the hospital and put a number of officers on administrative leave.
DC police investigate Northwest shooting, suspects remains at large
The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for any suspects involved in a shooting in Northwest.
Officer involved shooting near GWU graduation in Northwest DC: police
D.C. police have confirmed an officer involved shooting in Northwest.
Man rescued after falling down open shaft in DC building
D.C. Fire and EMS officials rescued a worker after he fell down an open shaft in a building that was under renovation.
Council member releases redacted report on former DC deputy mayor's sexual harassment investigations
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau released a redacted version of the independent counsel’s review of previous city investigations into sexual harassment complaints against John Falcicchio, the former chief of staff and deputy mayor for planning and economic development.
DC weather: 4th rainy weekend in a row ahead for DMV
Grab an umbrella – rain is in the forecast for this Saturday and Sunday. Sound familiar? If it seems like it has rained almost every weekend so far this year – it’s because it has!
Real ID: How to get yours in DC, Maryland & Virginia as deadline approaches
Americans have a little less than one year to get the Real ID they will need to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities.
Insults fly during House committee meeting "bleach blonde, bad built, butch body"
A House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing turned into chaos on Thursday, with several members shouting and hurling insults at each other.
Warm, cloudy Friday with highs in the mid-70s; weekend showers, storms likely
A warm and cloudy end to the workweek in the Washington, D.C. region ahead of what is likely to be another wet weekend.
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Authorities clear encampment in Northwest DC amid increase in homelessness
Workers moved in to clear a major homeless camp in D.C. Thursday morning.
DC police arrest 15; seize 20 guns, $23K, fentanyl, heroin, crack, cocaine, liquid PCP in massive bust
D.C. police say 15 people were arrested following a months-long, multi-agency investigation into a local drug ring.
Cocaine found in hallway of Capitol Hill Police headquarters
The U.S. Capitol Police announced that a small bag of cocaine had been found in a "heavily trafficked" hallway of its headquarters.
IRS owes millions to DC, Maryland & Virginia taxpayers - but deadline to claim is Friday
Taxpayers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia could be owed millions of dollars by the Internal Revenue Service – but the deadline to claim your money is running out.
Victim follows suspected carjackers in Maryland, suspects shoot at driver: police
D.C. police continue to investigate a carjacking in the district that escalated to a chase and shooting in Maryland.
DC shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded in the southeast
A man was killed, and two people were wounded in an early Wednesday morning shooting in Washington, D.C., police said.
DC CRIMES Act passes House, threatening local sentencing reforms
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the D.C. CRIMES Act (HR 7530) on Wednesday afternoon, a move that would limit D.C.'s ability to modify its sentencing laws.
Hemp shops concerned about DC law that would require them to get cannabis license
Hemp stores in D.C. are crying foul as they’re getting swept in with marijuana gifting shops in the District’s emergency legislation that requires Initiative 71 Stores to get a medical cannabis retailer license.
Senator ties support for RFK Stadium bill to tribute for old Commanders logo
A Senate subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the bill that would turn over control of the RFK stadium site to the District of Columbia.
Homelessness in DC region rises for second consecutive year, report shows
The number of people experiencing homelessness in the metropolitan Washington region has risen to 9,774 in 2024, marking a 12% increase from the previous year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.