The 34th Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle returns to Pennsylvania Avenue June 27–28 with pitmasters, 100+ samples, live music and DC250 programming.

Da Hong Pao will close its Logan Circle location on May 3, ending nearly a decade of dim‑sum service on 14th Street.

SaVanna Wanzer, a founder of D.C. Trans Pride and longtime community volunteer, has died. Local and national groups are paying tribute.

Trump endorsed a viral suggestion to rename ICE 'NICE,' reigniting debate over whether the White House can rebrand a federal agency without Congress.

At a Los Mochis plant ceremony, the U.S. ambassador warned Washington could escalate anti‑corruption measures against Mexican officials, a move that could reshape trade and investment.

Monte Coleman, a three‑time Super Bowl winner with Washington and former UAPB head coach, has died at 68. The university announced his passing Sunday.

Dirk Kempthorne, the former Boise mayor, governor and U.S. interior secretary, has died at 74. Family and state officials remembered his long career and service to Idaho.

A new monument for women is coming to the National Mall, and organizers have launched a nationwide call for ideas.

A coalition of ethanol producers, farmers and fuel retailers wants Congress to let gas stations sell E15 year‑round, pitching cheaper pumps as prices climb. Refiners warn of new costs and legal fights.

A teenage boy was shot Friday on the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SW and taken to a hospital as police investigate. The incident follows recent teen shootings across D.C.

A teenage boy was shot and killed Friday near a Northeast D.C. high school. Police have opened an investigation and detectives are canvassing the area.

Mayor Muriel Bowser stopped by The Sports Junkies after signing what she described as the RFK deal and presented a proclamation marking the show's 30th year.

Oversight Chair James Comer says some members would back a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for testimony, prompting swift condemnation from Democrats and survivors.