Volunteer fire services are looking to attract the next generation
Volunteer firefighters help keep the D.C. area safe year-round, and they are now in need of more recruits, especially from Gen Z.
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Meet Starfish, a sweet shepherd mix with a playful spark
Starfish is a sweet Shepherd mix searching for the loving family she’s been dreaming of.
Alexandria considers plan for housing, parks at former Old Town power plant
The Alexandria City Council is considering a plan to turn the site of an old power plant in Old Town North into a 2.5 million square foot mixed-use development.
World Cup rush expected at DC-area bars including Arlington soccer staple
Ireland’s Four Courts in Arlington is gearing up for a World Cup surge with preparations underway to handle packed crowds.
Commentary: FIFA skipped DC — but the World Cup couldn’t
When FIFA divvied up the 2026 World Cup, the District and Baltimore made their pitch and got turned away.
Opponents of Friendship Heights development take their cause to the street
Residents of the Friendship Heights neighborhood on the D.C.-Montgomery County border staged a protest Tuesday.
DC delegate candidates outline priorities on statehood, economy and safety
One major decision before D.C. voters is who should get the Democratic nod in the race to replace longtime Congressional Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash…
DC Water to start emergency repairs on Potomac Interceptor to protect local drinking water supply
D.C. Water is beginning emergency rehabilitation work on a deteriorating section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in Potomac,
UFC fighters say they’re honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana and American eagle gloves as he delivered vigorous trash talk ahead of the company’s White House debut.
1 injured, 1 arrested after alleged BW Parkway road rage incident in Anne Arundel Co.
A man was shot and a suspect was arrested after what police describe as an “alleged road rage shooting” Wednesday on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
‘It can affect your attention, your cognition’: D.C. expert describes extreme heat’s mental health harms
Plenty of people report having the wintertime blues, but a George Washington University School of Medicine professor said extreme summer heat can also have negative impacts on mental health.
Prince George’s County goes on the offensive against the Park and Planning Commission
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission ripped Prince George’s County’s government for reallocating millions of dollars for other programs.
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, as back-and-forth attacks threaten truce deal
The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter.
Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump’s triumphal arch
WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per…
Bus driver charged in I-95 crash that killed 5 appears in Stafford Co. court, attorney says he’s remorseful
A bus driver accused of causing a crash that killed five people and injured dozens of others on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, last month appeared in court for the first time Wednesday morning.
Loudoun County superintendent grilled on school policies by Congress
Loudoun County Superintendent Aaron Spence faced pointed questions from Republican lawmakers about school system policies during a congressional hearing Wednesday, including a controversial incident involvin...
DC’s Old Post Office building, a former Trump hotel, sold to current leaseholder
The Old Post Office, a Pennsylvania Avenue landmark now home to the Waldorf Astoria hotel and high-end restaurants, has been sold to BDT & MSD Partners, the General Services Administration announced Wednesday.
Va. school nurse who helped respond to rise in student overdoses earns state award
Va. school nurse who helped respond to rise in student overdoses earns state award
With budget deadline looming, Virginia lawmakers remain at odds over data center tax breaks
With budget deadline looming, Virginia lawmakers remain at odds over data center tax breaks
Arlington police search for driver of SUV who struck woman in deadly hit-and-run 7 hours ago
Arlington police search for driver of SUV who struck woman in deadly hit-and-run 7 hours ago
Police release body camera footage in attempted abduction in Manassas park 8 hours ago
Police release body camera footage in attempted abduction in Manassas park 8 hours ago
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump 1 hour ago
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump 1 hour ago
New Prince George's Co. raises Pride flag, highlights health equity for LGBTQ+ community 1 hour ago
New Prince George's Co. raises Pride flag, highlights health equity for LGBTQ+ community 1 hour ago