Fire shuts down Foggy Bottom Metro Station, causes major delays
A fire at Foggy Bottom Metro station is disrupting Thursday morning commutes, shutting down service on portions of three major rail lines.
Flood Watch issued for DC Thursday as region braces for dangerous heat and thunderstorms
A Flood Watch is in effect from 2 p.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday for Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland and Virginia along the I-95 corridor, as heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten the region.
Police search for two suspects in Southeast DC 'bikini' burglary
Two suspects broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her in Southeast DC on Thursday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
New audio, video from DCA plane crash released during NTSB hearing
The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
Johns Hopkins Hospital among top in US; best hospitals in the DC area
The U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of the best hospitals in the country for 2025. Here are the lists for the Washington, D.C. area:
Heat Advisory, Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect Wednesday across DC region
A Heat Advisory and Code Orange Air Quality Alert are in effect Wednesday for the Washington, D.C. metro area as temperatures approach 98 degrees and the heat index climbs near 105.
DC plane crash: NTSB report says Blackhawk helicopter was too high
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a three-day hearing on the deadly plane crash at Reagan Airport that took the lives of 67 people in January. The hearings began Wednesday morning.
DC Council launches public hearings on $3.7 billion RFK Stadium proposal
The first day of public hearings for bringing the Washington Commanders back to the District kicked off Tuesday morning at the Wilson Building, as the DC Council began considering a sweeping $3.7 billion redevelopment of the RFK Stadium campus.
DC family grieving after father killed in Southeast DC crash
A D.C. family is grieving after a 50-year-old father was hit and killed at an intersection in Southeast.
Police investigating several armed robberies in DC
Multiple masked suspects robbed at least seven businesses in D.C. early Tuesday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision
It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.
Initiative 82: DC Council votes to limit tipped wage hikes
The D.C. Council on Monday voted 7–5 to partially repeal Initiative 82, a law aimed at gradually raising the tipped minimum wage to match the city’s standard minimum wage.
Heat index nears 102 degrees Tuesday as sweltering conditions grip DC region
High heat and humidity continues to blanket much of the East Coast, driving up temperatures across the Washington, D.C. area on Tuesday.
DC Council votes on changes to Initiative 82
The D.C. Council voted on changes to Initiative 82, a controversial piece of legislation that changed how tipped workers were paid.
Howard University students panic as deadline to pay off past balances approaches
On June 4, Artavious Thompson received an email from Howard University saying he had until Monday, June 30, to pay off $12,807 in past due balances he didn’t know existed.
America250: DC celebrates the nation's birthday
250 years is a long time, and there are lots of stories to tell.
Person apprehended after scaling US Treasury fence, Secret Service says
A person was apprehended Sunday afternoon after climbing a fence surrounding the U.S. Treasury Building, according to the Secret Service.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn says fan energy is creating home-field advantage
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn says the team’s passionate fan base is transforming game days into a true home-field advantage.
DC Council to hold hearings on RFK Stadium deal
The D.C. Council is scheduled to hold public hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on the proposed Washington Commanders stadium deal.
3 injured in shooting near DC’s Dupont Circle
Police are investigating after three men were shot early Sunday near D.C.’s popular Dupont Circle neighborhood.