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D.C. gets a sunny, 85-degree Tuesday before heat and humidity build into Thursday’s likely thunderstorms. The weekend improves, but summer temperatures stick around.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Deputies say two loaded handguns and an extended magazine were tossed from the fleeing Challenger before a foot chase in Waldorf.
MPD's Harbor Unit found the girl unconscious and not breathing near Georgetown Waterfront Park. A death investigation is now underway.
Food & Drinks in ...
The chain lands at The Shay on October 14, replacing a Black-owned Southern comfort spot that closed after a 2024 fundraising push.
A wet Saturday could bring heavy downpours and isolated flash flooding to D.C. Then the skies clear before summer heat returns midweek.
Officers shut three Capitol Hill streets and closed checkpoints after finding the vehicle near D Street NE headquarters Friday morning.
A jury found Jamaya Burch guilty of manslaughter after James Lynt was struck by a train fleeing an unprovoked attack at Potomac Yard.
D.C. gets one more sunny, comfortable day Friday before showers and thunderstorms bring a soggy Saturday with up to 2 inches of rain.
Arts & Culture in ...
The carbon-fiber astronaut is built from a formula-covered design its creator hopes will become a permanent D.C. fixture.
Hampton Bay Halwin fans sold at Home Depot for about $180 can shed blades mid-spin, federal regulators warn.
Ghana's Calabash restaurant took the crown again as 2,000 fans packed Union Market to settle West Africa's tastiest debate.
Corroded shock absorber reservoirs can break loose and bounce onto the roadway, Toyota warns. Free dealer repairs start with owner notices October 5.
Politics & Govt in ...
Frederick County students must now keep phones off and out of sight all day — a year before Maryland requires it statewide.
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