Sunny and breezy today with highs near 86°F. Strong storms and heavy rain are likely Monday, June 22.

A woman died Friday after being struck by a driver who fled the scene on Colesville Road in Silver Spring. Police and fire crews are investigating.

Scattered Juneteenth morning showers in D.C., then gusty northwest winds and a warm weekend. Storms could become severe by Monday.

Poland says Washington has expressed interest in its offer to host a permanent U.S. military base after Warsaw approved steps to formalize the proposal. Talks and planning are now under way, but any move requires U.S. sign‑off.

A 39-year-old man was found dead inside an apartment on 21st Street NW on Monday; MPD’s homicide unit is investigating. Police are asking for tips.

Thales added a 10,000‑sq‑ft expansion and converted office space at its Clarksburg site, doubling output as Pentagon orders for tactical radios climb. Local hiring appears to be ramping up.

A shooting near Wisconsin Avenue and Upton Street closed Wisconsin Avenue at Porter Street Tuesday morning. Police say an extended closure is expected while detectives investigate.

Victor Renato Blythe was sentenced to 10 years for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors say.

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has limited his pre-draft visits to the Washington Wizards, a bold signal less than a week before the NBA draft. The move puts D.C. in the spotlight for the No.1 pick.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, was admitted to a hospital on June 14, his office said. Spokesperson Stephanie Penn says he is "receiving excellent care."

A person was found in the water near the 1500 block of M Street SE on Saturday; police say the person was pronounced dead and the case is under investigation.

A 16‑year‑old from Temple Hills is among three juveniles charged after a viral brawl at the Navy Yard Chipotle. Police and the FBI continue to seek additional suspects.

A Silver Spring father and daughter were arrested and charged after a June 4 stabbing at a home they shared. Both face attempted first‑degree murder and assault counts.