A political condundrum as an indicted Trayon White seeks reelection
Trayon White Sr.’s future as the Ward 8 D.C. Council member is uncertain, especially if he’s convicted of a felony, which would disqualify him from office.
By Michael Brice-Saddler and Meagan FlynnD.C.’s animal services will soon be shaken up. Here’s what we know.
Starting in January, D.C. Health and the Humane Rescue Alliance, which handles animal services, will end a contractual partnership that dates back to 1980.
By Michael Brice-SaddlerMan charged with tossing gun that killed D.C. officer to remain jailed
A federal judge ordered Tyrell Bailey to remain in jail and calls the case and officer’s death “a real example of the dangers” of discarding guns in the community.
By Keith L. AlexanderMetro buses will take over some, but not all, Circulator routes
Metro will add more service for the Georgetown to Union Station Circulator route, while the National Mall route will go away for good.
By Rachel WeinerD.C. bill seeks more oversight of beleaguered 911 call center
The legislation marks the D.C. Council’s latest attempt to elicit more information from the city’s 911 agency.
By Jenny GathrightLacrosse hits National Mall as tribes vie for a spot at the Olympics
The event drew Native Americans from throughout the country who hope a confederation of tribes will be allowed to compete as a nation in the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
By Emma UberWoman fatally shot, man in critical condition late Friday in Northwest D.C.
A woman died from multiple gun shots late Friday night in the 1000 block of Spring Road in Northwest D.C. A man who was also shot was in critical condition.
By Keith L. AlexanderTwo D.C. men sentenced in random, fatal shooting of college-bound teen
Two D.C. gang members were sentenced to decades in prison for the 2017 killing of Jamahri Sydnor who was struck by a bullet as she was driving in Northeast Washington.
By Keith L. AlexanderD.C. Council member Trayon White formally indicted on bribery charges
The two-term council member stands accused of accepting roughly $35,000 in cash bribes from an associate.
By Meagan FlynnTrial begins for teen girls charged in fatal beating of Reggie Brown
A D.C. prosecutor said the five teens charged in the fatal beating and stomping of Reginald Brown were on Georgia Avenue “looking for a victim.”
By Keith L. AlexanderSales underway at 6-condo building in D.C.'s Brentwood neighborhood
Buying New | Modern style Brentwood building has six condominiums
By Scott SowersJury convicts last people charged in the fatal shooting of Makiyah Wilson
Jury convicts final three defendants charged with crimes in the 2018 fatal shooting of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
By Keith L. AlexanderWhen 5 teen girls allegedly beat her son to death, she kept his casket open
The family of Reginald “Reggie” Brown seeks justice for his October 2023 death as trial for two of the five teen girls charged in his fatal beating begins.
By Keith L. AlexanderProtesters voice anger outside Israeli ambassador’s home over hostage deaths
Calling for an end to the Gaza war, protesters rallied outside Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog’s home to express anger over the death of six Israeli hostages.
By Michael Brice-SaddlerD.C. police officer receives probation in sexual assault of colleague
Pearce Then’s victim, a fellow D.C. police officer, said Friday that his actions damaged her ability to feel safe, and changed how she navigates her days.
By Keith L. AlexanderD.C. reviewing violence-intervention contracts after Trayon White’s arrest
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s administration and the D.C. Council are launching probes related to the case.
By Meagan FlynnLayoffs hit food pantries in D.C. as costs and need soar
Leaders say the layoffs, while painful, are necessary as costs increase and a surge in the number of people seeking help comes through their doors.
By Ellie SilvermanD.C. officer sentenced to 5 years in deadly shooting of sleeping motorist
Enis Jevric pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of An’Twan Gilmore, who was found asleep at the wheel of a running car in 2021.
By Spencer S. HsuD.C. officer used metal device to reach gun in drain when it discharged, officials say
Wayne David was fatally shot when a gun he was trying to retrieve “went off.” Officials say he was trying to reach it with a device used to unlock cars.
By Peter Hermann, Emily Davies and Hau ChuFauci contracted West Nile. How risky are mosquitoes in the D.C. region?
Anthony Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus, highlighting concerns about mosquito-borne diseases.
By Jenna Portnoy