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 FlynnSeptember 11, 2024

D.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-SaddlerSeptember 10, 2024

Man 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. AlexanderSeptember 10, 2024

Metro 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 WeinerSeptember 10, 2024

D.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 GathrightSeptember 9, 2024

Lacrosse 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 UberSeptember 8, 2024

Woman 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. AlexanderSeptember 7, 2024

Two 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. AlexanderSeptember 6, 2024

D.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 FlynnSeptember 6, 2024

Trial 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. AlexanderSeptember 5, 2024

Sales underway at 6-condo building in D.C.'s Brentwood neighborhood

Buying New | Modern style Brentwood building has six condominiums

By Scott SowersSeptember 4, 2024

Jury 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. AlexanderSeptember 3, 2024

When 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. AlexanderSeptember 2, 2024

Protesters 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-SaddlerSeptember 1, 2024

D.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. AlexanderAugust 31, 2024

D.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 FlynnAugust 30, 2024

Layoffs 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 SilvermanAugust 30, 2024

D.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. HsuAugust 29, 2024

D.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 ChuAugust 29, 2024

Fauci 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 PortnoyAugust 27, 2024