A former USDA official and his nephew are charged with wire fraud and conspiracy, accused of running a fraud scheme that cost the government nearly $400,000.

Mayor Bowser praised DPW workers during the Great Graffiti Wipeout, a citywide effort to remove graffiti, alongside launching a DPW podcast and participating in National Public Works Week events.

Two suspects were arrested after shooting at an off-duty MPD captain. The captain was injured but noted the assailants' car details, enabling their capture using technology and a multi-district chase.

Jake Sullivan visited Saudi Arabia and Israel to discuss regional issues, including Gaza, signaling renewed U.S. diplomatic engagement in the Middle East.

Two men were arrested after a fatal shooting during a robbery attempt in Bailey's Crossroads, with the incident resulting in the death of 21-year-old Alder Perez Argueta.

The National Weather Service forecasts rain and thunderstorms for Washington, D.C. today, with chances for showers and patchy fog tonight. The weekend may brighten up with sunnier weather anticipated on Sunday and Monday.

The House passed the CRIMES Act to increase congressional oversight of D.C.'s criminal justice, amidst local opposition for overreaching into D.C. autonomy.

Police seek a burglary suspect for a break-in on Girard Street, NW Washington D.C., and ask public for assistance.

Police in Southeast DC arrested a 15-year-old for an armed robbery involving a moped. The daylight incident occurred on May 13, and the search for accomplices continues.

Two D.C. insiders face extortion and conspiracy charges for a scheme involving payments for health care benefits processing, with each facing up to 25 years in prison.

The Biden-Harris administration has introduced a plan to combat chronic absenteeism in schools, which includes a multi-faceted strategy and funding to improve student attendance and engagement.

Washington, DC introduces a $3.5 million grant program to attract large events and boost tourism and the local economy, focusing on nonprofits able to draw over 10,000 attendees.

Mayor Muriel Bowser honored top teachers at the OSSE Educator Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C., including the 2024 Teacher of the Year, Beth Barkley.