D.C. is lining up a roughly $1.2B bond sale to fund schools, police, transit upgrades and RFK infrastructure as the city’s credit outlook steadies.

Capitol Meridian closed a $1.9B sophomore fund and will target D.C.-area defense and govtech platforms with $50M–$400M equity checks.

A man was found shot to death early Saturday on the 5100 block of Sheriff Road NE in Deanwood; homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

The State Department is reportedly weighing a plan that could require some overseas green‑card applicants to post refundable bonds — possibly up to $100,000 — to show they won’t rely on public benefits.

Washington let a 2020 order on Hong Kong lapse and Treasury reshuffled sanctions listings while Beijing welcomed the move. Practical effects will hinge on follow‑up rules.

A man was shot and killed on the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue NE; police are searching for a suspect seen in a white Land Rover.

Import prices rose 0.3% in June and are up 7.1% year‑over‑year, led by nonfuel goods and capital equipment. The surprise complicates an otherwise softer inflation month.

The Commission of Fine Arts called the Commanders' RFK stadium concept 'almost there,' but pressed the team to strengthen portals and rethink garage siting.

Former Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin is joining Tysons‑based Red Cell Partners, returning to the private sector and plugging into a defense‑ and health‑tech investment hub.

A Montgomery County first‑grade teacher was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after prosecutors say she sold fentanyl‑laced pills that led to a fatal overdose. The sentence includes restitution toward the victim’s burial.

In a new DC News Now interview, Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy lays out a data‑driven plan to target guns, violent offenders and juvenile crime. He highlighted specialized units, a public dashboard and cross‑jurisdiction work.

A person was detained after a shooting Tuesday on Folksie Court in Manassas; Prince William County police say the investigation is active and are asking witnesses to come forward.

The FAA ordered a 'VIP' ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 14, pausing inbound flights for roughly mid‑day and causing diversions and delays.