DC educator who helped students publish books wins Teacher of the Year award
Jazzmyne Townsend, a dedicated D.C. teacher, received a surprise honor this week when Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her with the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year award.
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
MCPS opens applications for new Blended Learning Program for medically-impacted students
Applications are now open for Montgomery County students who can't attend in-person classes because of medical conditions.
FBI to pay $22M to settle harassment claims from women trainees at Quantico
The FBI agreed Monday to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with sexually charged comments about their breast size, false allegations of infidelity and the need to take contraception “to control their moods."
Woodbridge residents warned after fake Amazon driver caught on camera stealing packages
A Northern Virginia woman says a man posing as an Amazon delivery driver stole a cell phone from her front porch in Woodbridge, and it was all caught on camera.
Whistleblower claims Special Police Officers are working in DC without licenses
Are there fake Special Police Officers working in Washington, D.C.?
Disney+ password-sharing crackdown is now in the US: What to know
Disney has unveiled details of its password-sharing crackdown in the U.S., charging an additional fee for account holders who want to add someone outside their household.
Meta introduces next-gen smart glasses with AI and wrist-based control
Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.
Flames, smoke persist as fire at vacant Silver Spring elementary school continues to burn
A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Gas explosion rocks DC apartment building; 1 occupant hospitalized in serious condition
An explosion at an apartment building in Washington, D.C., on Friday morning left one person seriously injured and caused significant damage to the building’s third floor. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
You can now get verified on Uber; here's why
Ride-booking company Uber announced it will now allow riders to get verified in response to driver feedback.
Uber Eats dumps DC coffee shop after owner's racist rant
D.C. police are investigating an incident involving the owner of Canna Coffee, who was caught on video berating an Uber food delivery driver for not speaking English.
Parents confront Northwest High School officials over delayed notification of student’s gun arrest
Parents in Montgomery County expressed frustration during a heated meeting Tuesday with Northwest High School officials after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Amazon asks corporate workers to return to the office five days a week
Amazon announces a major policy shift, requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week starting January 2025, ending the company's hybrid work model introduced during the pandemic.
Family of violence interrupter killed by DC police calls for DOJ investigation
The family of a D.C. man killed in an officer-involved shooting is calling for the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation and to look into the police department’s practices.
ACLU report exposes stark racial disparities in DC police stops
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union has revealed troubling data about police encounters in Washington, D.C., showing a stark racial disparity in stops made by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Laverne Cox talks new Netflix film "Uglies"
Kevin McCarthy chatted with Laverne Cox all about the new Netflix film, "Uglies".
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Lockdown lifted at 2 Montgomery County high schools after report of gunman nearby: police
Two high schools in Montgomery County are sheltering in place after reports of an individual outside the school campuses with a handgun.