The White House announces "America by Design," an initiative to make government services more efficient and visually appealing by setting up a National Design Studio and appointing a Chief Design Officer.

Rep. Nancy Mace probes Hertz's use of AI for rental car damage assessments, concerned about transparency and how it affects customers and federal use of rental services.

Mayor Bowser visited Phelps ACE High School to mark the new school year, highlighting educator efforts and promoting media transparency and community engagement through a live-streamed event.

Montgomery County Police seek public help to identify suspects in a theft on Old Columbia Pike, releasing surveillance images and promising anonymity for tips.

The USDA initiates a major program to protect U.S. agriculture from the New World Screwworm, including a new sterile fly facility in South Texas, with political and stakeholder support.

A suspect was arrested by the MPD for an early morning assault with a bottle in Northwest Washington, D.C., following a verbal dispute. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries.

Nyjell Outler received a 24.5-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault at a gender-reveal party, leading to one death and one injury.

The Silver Spring Jazz Festival, featuring jazz music across two stages, will occur in downtown Silver Spring on September 6, offering a full day of performances, including the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

DC Police have updated a search flier for missing 12-year-old Xavier Carroll, last seen on Hartford Street, Southeast. Public help is sought to locate him.

The White House issued an order to boost the U.S. commercial space industry by streamlining regulations for licensing, environmental reviews, and encouraging innovation.

An initiative funded by NOAA in Washington, D.C. has removed 13 abandoned boats from the Anacostia River, aiming to clear 28 vessels and other large debris to improve navigation and ecosystems.

Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith has implemented a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Navy Yard to address public safety concerns related to youth gatherings.

Montgomery County Police offer a free "Etch & Catch" program to deter catalytic converter thefts by marking and painting them for easier tracking and recovery.