DMV monitoring air quality as smoke from wildfires drifts across the country Wildfire smoke is visible from the East Coast. District public official says the smoke is too high up to cause any health risk to residents. Shant MirzaiansSeptember 29, 2020
Capitol officers warn Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons create political uncertainty Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union. Wash staffJanuary 31, 2025
Business openings and droves of visitors launch Georgetown out of the pandemic blues Georgetown business owners and employees are optimistic as new businesses open and visitors surge back to the area. Mike PesoliSeptember 28, 2021
DC Drag Lab opens the stage to up-and-coming drag performers in the DMV At Songbyrd Music House, newcomers are invited to show off their skills with the support of established drag stars. Wash staffOctober 25, 2024
New National Cathedral windows shift from Confederacy theme to racial justice Rev. Leonard Hamlin Sr. says the windows help the Cathedral truly be a house of prayer for all people. Daniela LoboSeptember 26, 2023
Smoke sends D.C. diners scrambling A manager takes quick action after he smells smoke in his restaurant Tuesday night. Alyssa RoysterDecember 4, 2019
Mortuaries in Southern California backed up from coronavirus related deaths Families must wait longer than usual to set up funerals for lost loved ones in another grim consequence of the enduring pandemic. Shant MirzaiansDecember 10, 2020
Montgomery County takes steps to offset ‘mind-boggling’ increase in gun-carry permits New gun education program starts in schools while the county council passes new law to restrict guns in public spaces. Nami HijikataDecember 9, 2022
Retail thefts hit four-year high in Georgetown Independent businesses and a community of block captains are staying vigilant. Ella RobinsonNovember 19, 2024
‘Kids are being hit by cars.’ Dupont Circle residents enraged about street safety as accidents reach new records. After several traffic accidents across the city involving children, Dupont Circle residents are calling for drastic changes to improve street safety in their community. Heidi KirkNovember 16, 2021