Martin Weil

Washington, D.C.

Local reporter

Education: Three years' study of physics at the University of California at Berkeley

Martin Weil is a longtime reporter at The Washington Post.
Latest from Martin Weil

Looting reported in D.C. after release of police shooting video

The thefts and the destruction of property occurred in Georgetown, City Center and other neighborhoods.

September 10, 2024

Man killed in laundromat shootout in Prince George’s, police say

The town police chief described the shooting as apparently an isolated incident that did not pose a threat to the public.

September 9, 2024

Dry, cool, sunny September day delights D.C. area

Crisp morning lows and pleasantly warm afternoon highs offer Washingtonians the best of fall and summer in one day.

September 8, 2024

Within a month of weather changes, Saturday was a day of changes

Temperature rose, fell and rose again, as winds gusted and calmed.

September 7, 2024

Five shot, injured in Southeast Washington, police say

Three women and two men were shot and injured in Southeast Washington on Friday, according to police.

September 6, 2024

Cooler than average Friday showed how weather fluctuates

D.C. enjoyed a pleasant day, but last year it was record 98.

September 6, 2024

Student, 15, fatally shot in Maryland high school, authorities say

Another student was taken into custody after the incident in Harford County, Md.

September 6, 2024

One D.C.-area dog rescued from fire; another reunited with owner after theft

One dog was taken in an armed robbery, and another was in a burning house, but both appear to be safe now.

September 3, 2024

Labor Day in D.C. showed summer’s dry, bright, temperate glories

The fall equinox remains just under three weeks away.

September 2, 2024

Go figure: September in D.C. starts out warmer than August ended

September started very much as August had ended: warm and muggy, yet pleasant in its way.

September 1, 2024