A family's car fire in Germantown spread to their home, causing an urgent firefighting response and resulting in $300,000 in damages and displacement, with all residents unharmed.

The Chinese New Year Parade in Washington, D.C. will cause street closures and parking restrictions on February 22, with festivities impacting travel downtown.

A Detroit man was sentenced to federal prison after two assaults in Washington, D.C. left one man with a fractured jaw and another with a brain injury.

Federal audit finds 20% of Illinois non-domiciled CDLs were issued illegally, risking $128 million in highway funds.

Arlington County Police are seeking public assistance to find Deborah Imo, a critically missing 66-year-old due to health concerns, last seen on February 17.

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is reported to be taking on the CDC as acting director amid ongoing leadership turmoil at HHS. Multiple outlets say the change was reported by the New York Times and picked up by Reuters and Axios.

Mayor Bowser increased DC public school funding, raising the per-student funding formula to $15,455, aimed at benefiting around 100,000 students and covering teacher salary raises per union agreements.

Democrats and progressive groups will hold a "People’s State of the Union" on Feb. 24 as many lawmakers weigh skipping or silently protesting President Trump’s address. The counter‑rally is billed as a platform for people harmed by the administration’s policies.

The NTSB says systemic failures at the FAA, the Army and tower operations combined to cause the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac mid‑air collision that killed 67. The board issued dozens of recommendations, including wider use of ADS‑B technology.

The House Oversight Committee is probing the violent "764" online network's tactics of coercing minors on platforms like Roblox, with over 250 FBI investigations open.

Arlington County's crime report details assaults on police, a malicious wounding with bats and a machete, and a burglary involving a vehicle ramming into a business.

Builder sentiment eased to 36 in February as affordability keeps many buyers sidelined and trials of discounts and incentives climb. The NAHB survey shows traffic and sales expectations falling ahead of spring.

Senators Wyden and Markey oppose a CBP rule requiring foreign visitors to report social media history, citing privacy concerns for both visitors and U.S. citizens.