84-year-old woman dies in Oxon Hill townhouse fire
An 84-year-old woman was killed Tuesday evening after a fire broke out in her Oxon Hill townhouse, officials said.
DC Council considering bill to ban cell phones from DC Public Schools
The D.C. Council is proposing a total cellphone ban across all D.C. public schools. The legislation that would put the ban in place was introduced Monday afternoon at the D.C. Council meeting.
Court rules in favor of DC firefighters in religious beard dispute
A group of D.C. firefighters won a major legal victory Tuesday after a federal appeals court ruled the city may have violated a 2007 court order that allowed them to keep their beards for religious reasons.
Google Maps will show 'Gulf of America,' 'Mount McKinley' after government updates
Google Maps will reflect President Trump’s changes in the United States and will show the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. Here's what to know.
Starbucks rolls out changes, including free refills; brings back condiment bars
Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will notice some changes when they visit this week, including the re-introduction of condiment bars.
'Uncertainty, fear, and chaos:' Maryland leaders react to ICE being allowed in schools
President Donald Trump is now giving ICE agents the green light to go into schools. The move is sparking reaction from school districts in our region.
DC's crime lab regains accreditations
D.C.s Department of Forensic Science is fully accredited again after losing its accreditation in 2021.
Netflix announces it will raise prices to $17.99; Premium to $24.99/month: Reports
Netflix announced it is raising prices for its subscribers.
Vehicle plunges into Potomac River after crash on Arlington Memorial Bridge
A driver was pulled from the Potomac River after two vehicles collided on the Arlington Memorial Bridge.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
6 displaced after fire destroys home in Northwest DC
Six people were displaced following a house fire in Northwest D.C. Tuesday morning.
Former Maryland principal withdraws from new school amid controversy
Former Ritchie Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, who was recently reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary School in Rockville, has withdrawn from the position following backlash from parents over a controversial incident involving a kindergartner.
Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam
Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.
Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know
Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.
Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts
Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.
Disney pledges $15M for Los Angeles wildfires recovery
The Palisades Fire alone is already the deadliest fire in Los Angeles history.
Virginia crews prep for next winter storm after major cleanup effort
Across the region, officials said they’ve made significant progress cleaning up after the last storm – while they’ve also begun preparations for the next.
Montgomery County Public Schools providing meals during snow closure
Montgomery County Public Schools opened 18 emergency meal distribution sites for MCPS families on Wednesday.
Montgomery County parents react to third consecutive snow day
In a statement, MCPS said that while progress is being made, “snow levels and persistently cold temperatures are impacting our ability to clear school sites, parking lots, and walkways of snow and ice."
DC Schools to open on time Wednesday
As the snow clears, D.C. students will head back to school on time Wednesday, while neighboring districts face widespread closures and delays.