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National Zoo Announces Welcoming New Tiger: Five-Year-Old Metis

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo said in a release there is a new tiger at the facility who came from the Indianapolis Zoo two months ago.

Man Charged With Assault After Driving Into Crowd at Washington Monument

A man has been charged with "assault with a deadly weapon" after he crashed his SUV into the security barrier surrounding the Washington Monument.

Metro Police Failed to Investigate 3,000 Reported Crimes From 2010-2017

Metro Transit Police did not properly investigate more than 3,000 reported crimes, including robberies and sexual offenses, according to a report.

Crews Rescue Fifth Worker From Northwest DC Building Collapse

A fifth worker was rescued after being trapped for approximately an hour and a half in the rubble of a collapsed building in Northwest DC.

DC Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Children Ages 12-18 at Public Schools

DC Health announced Wednesday new COVID-19 vaccine clinics will soon open at six public schools to serve all District children ages 12 to 18.

Howard University Disclaims Dean Rashad’s Support of Bill Cosby’s Release

Howard University released a statement on Thursday, disavowing a tweet by Dean Phylicia Rashad, in which she...

Racine Introduces Legislation to Reform Charging of Juveniles as Adults

DC Attorney General Karl Racine introduced a bill that would modernize the process for charging young individuals as adults.

Seven Teens Arrested in DC for Armed Carjacking, After Police Chase Ends in Crash

Seven teenagers, aged from 13-16, were arrested early Tuesday, and charged over an armed carjacking after a crash in Northeast DC.