Nationals mark 20 years since bringing baseball back to DC
Friday marks a milestone in Washington, D.C.'s sports history as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Washington Nationals.
US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC marking beginning of 2024 holiday season
The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C. marking the traditional beginning of the holiday season in the nation’s capital.
Winter storm warning: First snowflakes of season fall in DC; heavy accumulations out west
Washington, D.C. could see its first snowflakes of the season on Friday, while regions north and west of the city could see heavy accumulations from a storm system that is moving across the region.
Maryland governor defends $190K Trump-centric consulting contract as president-elect moves in next door
Maryland’s Democratic governor tapped one of the world’s largest risk-management firms for a short-term contract in preparation for Republican President-elect Trump moving in next door.
DC weather: Chilly weekend after snowflakes turn to rain Friday; eyes on Thanksgiving threat
A storm is expected to push some snow, and then eventually rain showers into the D.C. region Friday morning.
Brothers seek presidential pardon decades after wrongful conviction
Charles and Chris Turner, two brothers who spent decades in prison for a 1984 murder they insist they did not commit, are seeking a presidential pardon to clear their names and reclaim their futures.
DC man accused of serial sex assaults arrested: police
Police have arrested a D.C. man they say is connected to a dozen sex offenses that occurred in the District from 2021 to 2024.
Teens charged in violent robbery that left DC DJ dead appear in court
Two teenage suspects accused in a crime spree that left a well-known D.C. DJ and hairstylist dead appeared in court Thursday.
Fight breaks out at DC high school, parents and students involved: police
A fight involving parents and students at a D.C. high school continues to be under investigation.
Winter storm warning: Up to a foot of snow possible in parts of Maryland, Virginia
Parts of Maryland and Virginia could possibly see up to a foot of snow as a winter storm moves across the region Thursday into Friday.
Winter storm watch: Snow likely for parts of Virginia, Maryland
The first Winter Storm Watches of the season have been issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia ahead of a storm that could bring significant snow to the mountains west of the DMV.
Armed suspects target jackets, shoes from victims in DC robbery spree: police
Police are on the lookout for suspects involved in a robbery spree across several neighborhoods in the District on Wednesday afternoon.
Leaders in DC, Maryland, Virginia prepare for Trump transition
Maryland and Virginia are gearing up to welcome in a new administration to Washington.
GW Hospital hosts 13th annual Trauma Survivors Day
On Wednesday, George Washington University Hospital hosted its 13th annual Trauma Survivors Day program.
2 victims refuse to turnover belongings in DC attempted armed robbery, assaulted by suspects: police
Two victims were assaulted by armed robbery suspects, after they refused to turnover their belongings in Northwest, D.C.
3 suspects armed with machine gun at large after morning robbery in Southeast DC: police
Three to four suspects committed an armed robbery in Southeast, D.C. and at least one was armed with a machine gun, according to police.
'Confusing and disturbing:' Head of DC preschool arrested for online sex crimes
The director of the National Child Research Center remains behind bars after being arrested Wednesday on child abuse charges.
Head of DC preschool arrested after attempting to get video of man sexually abusing child
The head of a D.C. Early Education Center was arrested after investigators say he attempted to obtain sexually explicit content involving a minor.
Trump’s pardon promises add complexity to DOJ’s January 6 prosecutions
Prosecutions of January 6 criminal defendants remain a priority for the Department of Justice nearly four years after the Capitol riot.
DC dispatchers handled 1.2 million 911 calls last year — a quarter of them weren’t emergencies
As staffing levels at D.C.’s call center for emergency and non-emergency calls continue to improve, the agency is urging people to call the correct lines for situations in order to not strain the emergency line.