The D.C. Council advanced a permanent rewrite of the Open Meetings Act that narrows when meetings must be public, adds carve-outs and requires after‑the‑fact notices for some gatherings.

A smash-and-grab left a Langston Boulevard jewelry shop with shattered glass and several stolen pieces; police say one suspect brandished what appeared to be a firearm. Investigators are asking for tips.

A 16‑year‑old at Great Mills High was detained after allegedly brandishing a fixed‑blade knife; prosecutors have charged the teen in adult court and no injuries were reported.

Clear morning, then hot: highs near 95°F Saturday with gusty west winds and a slight chance of evening storms in northern suburbs.

The Park Service quietly contracted a Maryland gilding firm for roughly $5M to regild the equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial ahead of July 4, prompting procurement questions.

A Code Orange air‑quality forecast covers parts of the D.C. region; officials warn sensitive groups to limit outdoor exertion and follow regional guidance.

A McLean man was sentenced to a year and three months after prosecutors say he used Google Voice to send a death threat to a public official and harassed another victim online.

A minor was found with a gunshot wound in Northeast D.C. after officers investigated a shots-fired call. Police say the probe is ongoing.

An ACLU‑supported analysis of ICE records says West Virginia’s January sweep mostly detained people without criminal convictions and that official arrest totals were inflated.

The viral sundae chain is opening in Clarendon this summer with late-night hours, more than 70 sundaes and delivery into the early morning. A firm opening date is expected soon.

Charles County narcotics detectives arrested Tyrand Butler in Waldorf after seizing nearly $25,000 in cocaine, packaging gear and a stolen Glock; he faces distribution and weapons charges.

Gov. Spencer Cox named Col. Michael D. Kjar the next adjutant general of the Utah National Guard. A change-of-command ceremony is set for Aug. 3 at Wright ANG Base in Salt Lake City.

A new Conference Board survey shows CEO confidence plunged to 47, with many executives bracing for weaker conditions and some planning job cuts. Local hiring plans could shift quickly.