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'He was a great young man' | Jackson-Reed senior remembered as community mourns fatal shooting weeks before graduation
May 11, 2026, 3:07 am | Source
An 18-year-old Jackson-Reed High School senior who was weeks away from graduation is being remembered.
Mother, son graduate together from Howard University on Mother’s Day weekend
May 11, 2026, 1:16 am | Source
The mother and son thank God and divine timing for allowing both of them to attend and graduate Howard together.
Man shot, windows shattered at Osteria Morini restaurant in Navy Yard
May 10, 2026, 11:16 pm | Source
Police say a man was shot and nearby restaurant windows were damaged in an early‑morning Navy Yard shooting.
Mayor Bowser delivers commencement addresses at Howard, UDC amid mixed reaction
May 10, 2026, 3:17 am | Source
Cheers, boos and “Free DC” chants greeted Mayor Muriel Bowser at Howard’s commencement, highlighting tension absent from her UDC address the same day.
Family and friends remember DC mom of three killed in shooting
May 9, 2026, 10:41 pm | Source
Family of Juanita Frazier, a 38-year-old mom of three who was killed in Oxon Hill last month are searching for her killer and want answers
18-year-old dies one day after Tenleytown shooting
May 9, 2026, 8:35 pm | Source
18-year-old, Brady Flowers Jr. was identified as the person shot on 4500 block of Wisconsin Avenue. Police are still searching the suspects.
Howard graduate to walk across stage after DC community helps clear $7,500 debt
May 9, 2026, 12:13 pm | Source
Mykal Bailey, a Howard University grad, faced financial hurdles before receiving community support that cleared her student debt.
New body camera footage in DC arrest fuels man’s claims of illegal police search and wrongful arrest
May 9, 2026, 3:31 am | Source
A DC man says new body camera footage supports his claims that local and federal officers violated his rights during an April arrest.
Canvas outage linked to cyberattack disrupts students nationwide
May 8, 2026, 10:50 pm | Source
Students across the country experienced disruptions this week after hackers targeted Canvas, a widely used online learning platform that schools rely on.
DC spent $67M cleaning up January's snowstorm, but there are questions about where millions went
May 8, 2026, 10:50 pm | Source
Reporting found that $4.5 million went to a trucking firm whose owner faces federal fraud charges, and 115 subcontractors may still be unpaid.
Capital Pride 2026 lineup announced
May 8, 2026, 7:50 pm | Source
Maren Morris will headline the concert.
Washington Mystics opens the season against Toronto Tempo
May 8, 2026, 7:34 pm | Source
Rosters are set and the new season is set to tip-off tonight. The Mystics are looking to build off momentum from last season.
Raccoons get into Noyes Elementary School, principal says
May 8, 2026, 4:29 pm | Source
Principal Kermit Burks says Department of General Services crews are working to address the problem as quickly as possible.
Troopers search for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run crash on the Beltway
May 8, 2026, 11:46 am | Source
Police are asking for the public's help to find the driver and the vehicle that left the scene of the crash Thursday night
Former Walgreens store manager sentenced in inside job store robberies
May 8, 2026, 11:39 am | Source
London Teeter, a former Walgreens manager, was sentenced to 32 months for aiding in seven robberies at the Chinatown store, pleading guilty to conspiracy charges.
Police on the lookout for 10-15 boys after shooting leaves 1 wounded in Northwest DC
May 7, 2026, 11:33 pm | Source
The victim was seriously wounded, according to DC Fire and EMS.
Trump's proposal to paint Eisenhower Executive Office Building draws preservation concerns
May 7, 2026, 10:47 pm | Source
The Trump administration’s proposal to paint the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building bright white is drawing criticism from preservationists.
Some warn DC's early education child care system is on the verge of crisis — and needs a $150 million budget fix
May 7, 2026, 9:09 pm | Source
Hundreds voiced concerns at a DC budget hearing, warning that proposed cuts to child care funding by Mayor Bowser will harm families and educators.
Red panda suddenly, unexpectedly dies at National Zoo
May 7, 2026, 1:20 pm | Source
Chris-Anne was found dead last week. Her cause of death is unknown.
Driver who hit, killed pedestrian during 2022 Secret Service pursuit found guilty of vehicular homicide
May 7, 2026, 12:49 pm | Source
The jury found Spiro Stafilatos guilty of one count each of second-degree murder, aggravated assault while armed and fleeing.
Planning commission weighs plans to paint Eisenhower Executive Office Building
May 7, 2026, 11:25 am | Source
A Trump administration plan to paint a historic stone building near the White House bright white is facing criticism from preservationists.
WNBA 2026 Draft | Washington Mystics picks
May 6, 2026, 11:27 pm | Source
Here are the players that were selected by the Washington Mystics during the 2026 WNBA Draft.
National mall shooting suspect shouted 'F---- the White House' after firing at Secret Service, documents say
May 6, 2026, 10:44 pm | Source
Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texas man, faces federal charges after a shootout with Secret Service agents near the National Mall on Monday.
DC sees slight tourism growth in 2025
May 6, 2026, 9:58 pm | Source
Washington, DC's tourism saw a record $11.9 billion impact in 2025 and 20,000 more visitors than in 2024.
Protester comes down after 6 days on Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
May 6, 2026, 9:58 pm | Source
Guido Reichstadter spent nearly a week on top of the bridge in protest of the war in Iran and artificial intelligence.
DC mayor hints at changes in crime reporting after 13 MPD officials given termination papers
May 6, 2026, 8:41 pm | Source
Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll says department officials were placed on administrative leave after an investigation into crime data manipulation.
Mayor Bowser says MPD crime stats should get second look
May 6, 2026, 6:48 pm | Source
The mayor also said regardless of the results of the two investigations, crime did drop significantly between 2023 and 2025.
He's running 300+ laps around the Washington Monument, here's why
May 6, 2026, 3:31 am | Source
Max Davis' brother Beck died by suicide in 2023. Now, he's raising suicide awareness and helping families along the way.
DC Council passes permanent youth curfew with amendments, heads to congress
May 6, 2026, 3:17 am | Source
The passage of curfew legislation allows MPD to set curfew zones, restricting groups of eight or more teens from gathering in certain parts of the city.
WNBA all-time leading rebounder, Tina Charles, retires after 15 seasons
May 6, 2026, 2:04 am | Source
Charles played one season for the Washington Mystics but set the franchise record for points per game in a single season.
Man shot by Secret Service identified
May 6, 2026, 1:54 am | Source
Michael Marx, accused of engaging in a shootout with Secret Service agents near the White House, was identified by CBS News.
2 top DC police officials replaced amid staffing shakeup
May 5, 2026, 10:51 pm | Source
Both officials were placed in their positions by former Police Chief Pamela Smith.
Wunder Garten worker killed in fight appeared not to know he had been stabbed, court documents say
May 5, 2026, 10:50 pm | Source
Police say Marvin Urquhart appeared to be unaware that he had been stabbed, being seen looking at his cellphone after the fight, and later making a FaceTime call.
Accused shooter of White House Correspondents’ Dinner indicted on 4 charges
May 5, 2026, 10:40 pm | Source
Cole Tomas Allen was indicted on charges, including an assassination attempt on the President and assault on a Federal Officer, according to U.S. Attorney Pirro.
DC Council faces critical votes on youth curfew
May 5, 2026, 9:31 pm | Source
The emergency bill would take effect immediately and be temporary, and the permanent legislation now has two proposed amendments to alter the curfew's scope.
'End the war, stop AI' | Protester still atop Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Tuesday
May 5, 2026, 8:25 pm | Source
Despite saying he planned to come down soon on Saturday evening, Reichstadter remained on top of the bridge as of 4:35 p.m. Monday.
Police identify man accused of shooting woman to death in Northwest DC alley during argument
May 5, 2026, 2:50 pm | Source
An Amber Alert was issued for the victim's son after the shooting. The boy was later found with the man accused of killing his mother.
Food token program hit by thief, nonprofit seeks community help
May 5, 2026, 3:26 am | Source
A DC nonprofit is seeking help after thieves stole $7,500 in food tokens, affecting meal distribution efforts.
Man shot by Secret Service, teen bystander injured in the crossfire
May 5, 2026, 3:14 am | Source
A shooting near the White House prompted road closures and a heavy emergency response. The condition of the person shot is not yet known.
Judge calls mistrial due to hung jury in Catholic University murder trial
May 4, 2026, 10:14 pm | Source
The jury could only agree on one count: unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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