Police in D.C. investigate after finding Donella Bryan dead from trauma and asphyxiation in a dumpster; her death is ruled a homicide. A $25,000 reward is offered for information.

Former D.C. Department of Corrections employee Herbert Baylor pleaded guilty to smuggling drugs and cigarettes into a prison, accepting bribes through CashApp.

The Council of DC highlighted the inequity of DC's lack of voting representation in Congress on social media, despite residents paying high federal taxes.

U.S. Secretary Duffy warns of funding cuts for Manhattan projects over New York's tolling policy, deemed unfair to working families. Safety projects are exempt from the federal suspension.

A felon in Washington D.C. has been indicted on firearm charges after several incidents, including a lewd act and aggressive panhandling, under the "Make D.C. Safe Again" crime initiative.

Kenneth Olugbenga, leader of the Kennedy Street Crew drug ring, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for drug trafficking and possession of a firearm.

Research led by Jeremy Yip suggests that expressing gratitude in negotiations could be detrimental, potentially signaling weakness and increasing the risk of being exploited.

Mayor Bowser commemorates the 163rd anniversary of D.C.'s early emancipation of enslaved people, linking it to the current fight for full democratic rights and statehood.

A 34-year-old woman died after crashing her car into a utility pole in Silver Spring on Colesville Road. She was not wearing a seatbelt. No other vehicles were involved.

Two juveniles were arrested for a robbery at a Northeast Washington, D.C. business; they brandished a gun and stole cash before being apprehended by police.

The National Weather Service forecasts a mostly sunny start, becoming cloudy with highs of 61°F, and possible wind gusts up to 40 mph for Washington D.C. Warm-up expected towards the weekend.

The DC Council announced the death of former Councilmember John Ray, who served from 1979 to 1997 and was a key figure in the city's political history. His passing was lamented by officials and the community.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to use a 2009 law to increase the District's budget by 6% as a stopgap measure to address a $1.1 billion shortfall, though cuts to public services are still expected.