MLB Opening Day 2025 printable ‘excuse’ note

Need a reason to skip work or school for Major League Baseball’s Opening Day? The league has got you covered! MLB shared a printable ‘excuse’ note on its Facebook page Wednesday, humorously inviting fans to take the day off and revel in the start of the season.

Elevated fire threat issued for DC region

The National Weather Service has placed the Washington, D.C., region under an elevated fire threat on Thursday due to dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds. The heightened risk for rapid fire spread is expected from late morning through late afternoon.

DC weather: Nationals Opening Day forecast

It’s a great weather day for baseball across the D.C. region as the Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2025 season opener.

Tesla vehicles defaced with political hate speech in DC

D.C. police are searching for two suspects who they say vandalized Tesla vehicles in the District with political hate speech. Authorities say they are investigating these offenses as potentially being motivated by hate or bias.

DC considers banning use of cell phones during school day

The D.C. Council is reviewing a proposal to ban student use of cell phones, smartwatches, and gaming devices during the school day, aiming to reduce distractions, improve learning, and address social media-related issues.

House to consider DC budget bill this week: source

Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.