D.C., Md. & Va.
D.C., Md. & Va.
Young mothers at risk of homelessness after D.C. program is denied funding
Olaiya’s Cradle runs two group homes for young families. Program leaders have until July 1 to raise enough money to continue operating.
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Loudoun sheriff calls for school resource officers on elementary campuses
Loudoun County’s sheriff is renewing a push to add school resource officers to its elementary schools.
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Virginia’s 2024 primary election: A guide on voting and key races to watch
Early voting begins May 3, with several competitive House races on the ballot.
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D.C.-area forecast: Less toasty today, with periodic clouds and breezes
Still around 80 today, despite lower temperatures than yesterday. Clouds and rain chances are around through the weekend, along with cooler air.
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This WWI ‘Hello Girl’ has been denied a proper goodbye for decades
Buried in an unmarked grave, this WWI ‘Hello Girl’ will finally get a proper farewell while her granddaughter continues to fight for her congressional honor.
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District woman pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of her father
Brittany Gaylor pleaded guilty in D.C. Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter while armed in the Feb. 10 slaying of her 70-year-old father, James Gaylor.
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Texas man gets five-year prison term, $200,000 fine in Jan. 6 riot case
The financial penalty meted out to Ryan T. Nichols is by far the largest imposed on any of the more than 800 defendants sentenced for taking part in the Capitol siege.
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PM Update: D.C. snags first 90 of the year as more record highs set locally
Other than humidity being on the low side, it felt like summer today. Somewhat cooler to end the work week tomorrow.
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RFK Stadium officially set to be demolished
The National Park Service has given the green light for the city to begin deconstructing the vacant stadium.
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Rebuilding Baltimore’s Key Bridge expected to cost up to $1.9 billion
Rebuilding the Baltimore bridge destroyed by a container ship in March will cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, according to Maryland estimates.
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Crisis averted, fares hiked: What Metro’s new budget means for riders
After threatening to shutter rail stations and bus lines, Metro has a new budget that avoids catastrophic service cuts. But it still comes at a cost to riders.
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As the bees swarm in D.C., he answers the call
Del Voss is a bee whisperer who chases after swarms of insects flying out of their winter homes and takes them to more hospitable places.
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Virginia state Sen. Ghazala F. Hashmi joins race for lieutenant governor
The former literature professor and Indian immigrant is the fourth Democrat — and the first woman — to seek the Democratic nomination.
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In year of budget cuts, Mayor Muriel Bowser bets big on downtown D.C.
Bowser says reviving downtown will ultimately pay dividends to all D.C. — returning the city to a period of growth that shaped the early years of her tenure.
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Body of fifth Baltimore bridge victim has been recovered, authorities say
The victim, one of six construction workers who died when the Key Bridge collapsed, was identified as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie, Md.
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A teen’s body was found in Virginia. His family is devastated and angry.
After Maryland teenager Jason Abarca went missing in December, his family pleaded for the police and the public to see him as more than a fugitive.
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He was almost off probation in a murder case. Then a judge saw his videos.
Citing social media posts in which the teenager rapped about drugs and violence, a Prince George’s County judge declined to release him from juvenile court supervision.
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PM Update: Pleasant this evening and tonight, with another try at 90 Thursday
D.C. just barely missed 90 earlier in the week. We’ll give it a go again tomorrow.
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House Republicans look to intervene in D.C.’s response to GWU encampment
‘We want to ensure that the Washington police is working with campus police to ensure the safety of Jewish students,’ said House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.).
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We predict a muggy May in D.C. area with warm weather, plenty of rain
It was the 10th-warmest April on record in the D.C. area, but rainfall was below normal.
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Naylor Court condos meld history and modern aesthetic
Buying New | The Matthew adds nine condos to the Shaw neighborhood
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D.C.-area forecast: Not quite as warm today, then back to higher heat tomorrow
Cooler weather this weekend with scattered showers likely at times.
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Rising moped use worries some residents. A new bill aims to make a fix.
D.C. Council legislation would require moped sellers to complete registration paperwork, assuaging residents who say there’s no accountability for dangerous drivers.
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Police use pepper spray, arrest 13 at VCU pro-Palestinian protest
Police arrested 13 people connected to a pro-Palestinian protest at Virginia Commonwealth University on Monday as demonstrations at Virginia colleges continued.
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PM Update: Shower or storm possible tonight, then warm but less humid Wednesday
A weak cold front could spark isolated to scattered showers this evening. It will be 80 or above again in most spots tomorrow.
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Lawmakers question D.C. police for not moving on GW protesters
Two members of Congress threatened legislative action after D.C. police decline to break up a pro-Palenstinian encampment at George Washington University.
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Gov. Wes Moore signs new law requiring luggage for foster youths
Advocates testified this year that children without luggage stuffed their belongings into trash bags when entering foster care or moving between homes.
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Trump compares campus protests to deadly Jan. 6 attack, broadens offer to pardon Capitol rioters
Donald Trump expanded a pledge to pardon people accused or convicted of crimes connected to Jan. 6, saying he would consider clemency for all of them.
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As internet data centers multiply, efforts to control them are growing
Localities are starting to increase taxes and regulations on data centers as the football-field-sized buildings come under greater scrutiny.
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