Washington DC | Local News | Top Stories The latest local and breaking news for the District of Columbia (Washington, DC). Wednesday, May 27 WUSA9 DC (Read more) • ’90s stars Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory, Milli Vanilli coming to National Mall for America’s 250th • Baby porcupine born at National Zoo • DC teens, parents share ideas to address violence in town hall • Construction of 'UFC Freedom 250' arena begins on White House south lawn • Federal workers could soon have to sign NDAs • What does DC delegate to Congress do? • How to get your first look at the new museum under the Lincoln Memorial • WMATA fare enforcement policy raises safety concerns among bus drivers’ union WTOP DC (Read more) • Tysons to Manhattan without an airport? This plane could do it • Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes • Chef José Andrés’ cookbook is a love letter to his Spanish roots • ‘You cannot unbird yourself’: Black Birders Week and the appeal of the outdoors for all • FIFA World Cup Fan Zone to take place in DC’s National Mall • A graduate’s journey from Kabul to Maryland highlights new beginnings • Recent rain may have eased DC region’s severe drought • Mayoral candidate demands DC Council reinstate permanent youth curfew DC NEWS NOW (Read more) • House Oversight Committee passes bill, prevents DC from enforcing congestion toll • Entertainers unveiled for 250th US birthday bash on National Mall • Kitchen fire on U Street in DC causes response • Some heavy rain, storms possible later today • Scattered PM storms Wednesday, sunshine returns Thursday • 13-year-old found shot in Northwest DC, police searching for suspect • 3 shootings involving US Secret Service in DC within a month raise new security questions • Regional spelling bee winner from Williamsburg prepares for second attempt in national competition
