Category: Washington DC Local News

Hot and humid weather continues across the D.C. area Saturday, with severe thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts possible during the afternoon. Some familiar summer weather is expected across…

A Frontier passenger was denied boarding after a plane change. Federal rules don’t require compensation when fewer seats are available because of an aircraft swap. DENVER — Most…

The shooter was convicted in the death of a man who was found in the woods over a year ago. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A Maryland man has…

Montgomery County is defending its gun law against three lawsuits, including challenges from the U.S. Justice Department and a Silver Spring synagogue. Montgomery County, Maryland, is facing three…

The state DMV’s first cannabis-impaired driving awareness campaign tells drivers: If you get high to relax, then “Relaxxxxx” and avoid the stress of driving. The Virginia Department of…

The goal was to build new oyster beds around the pilings left over from where a pier that used to be used by boaters docking to have lunch…

After escaping a Southeast D.C. apartment fire with her mother and daughter, Danielle Mitchell said she’s grateful everyone is safe. Danielle Mitchell, a resident who had to flee…

LUSBY, Md. — A Maryland teenager will spend nearly 20 years behind bars for an attempted murder in Lusby last year. The sentence was handed down in a…

Former FBI supervisor Patrick Steven Yaroch later confessed his actions to colleagues and FBI officials, according to an affidavit. WASHINGTON — A former FBI supervisor charged with stealing…

A retired Reagan National safety specialist and aviation experts reflect on the deadly Potomac collision and the effort to prevent another tragedy A year and a half later,…

The $53 million, 25,000-square-foot FDRF, built by BL Harbert International, is the first wind tunnel added to NASA’s wind tunnel assets in 40 years. VIPs from NASA, GSA,…

The state’s weather-related illness dashboard reported 31 deaths in July, which started off with a major heatwave and several 100-degree days. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news…

The “summer Olympics” style of fun in Anacostia Park Friday was a collaboration between So What Else and Mentoring Through Athletics. This page contains a video which is…

A closer look at today’s biggest health headlines, from a federal peptide vote to a new option for veterans and hazy skies overhead. CLEVELAND — A U.S. Food…

The teen boys jumped into action to save three people, including a young child. CULPEPER, Va. — Three teens from Virginia are being called heroes for a dramatic…

The event offers variety of panels, workshops, an artist alley, a car show, maid cafe and more, all dedicated to celebrating East Asian culture and media. Fans of…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will… Trump Dulles FILE – A sign of Washington…

Montgomery County students made slight progress in reading and math as they continued to score above statewide averages, according to standardized test results released Tuesday. This article was…

Drivers should expect street closures near the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral. Here’s what you need to know. Drivers should expect road…

Thousands of T-Mobile customers across major U.S. cities experienced service outages affecting texting, internet and streaming Monday, according to Downdetector. WASHINGTON — Thousands of T-Mobile customers took to…