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MPD Investigates Possible Attack on Gay Couple as Possible Hate Crime

DC police are currently investigating an assault on a gay couple in Northeast DC as a suspected anti-LGBTQ hate crime.

Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum Reopened Friday After Pandemic Closure

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reopened on June 18, after remaining closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newly Released Videos Show Attack on DC Police Officer During Capitol Riot

Four new videos that captured rioters assaulting DC Police Officer Daniel Hodges inside on January 6 were released earlier this week.

Amazon Invests $125 Million in Building 1,000 Affordable Homes at DC Area Metro Stations

Amazon will commit $125 million for the creation of more than 1,000 affordable housing units at Metro Stations around the DC region.

DC Jail Inmate Becomes Elected Official in Historic First

Joel Caston, an inmate serving time for murder at the DC jail, was elected for a seat on the city's Ward 7 Advisory Neighborhood Commission.

Mayor Bowser Invites Americans to Celebrate Fourth of July in DC

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser called on Americans to celebrate the Fourth of July in the District, saying the city is ready to welcome them back.

District Moves to Ban Sales of Flavored Tobacco, Menthol Cigarettes

The DC Council passed a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes.

MPD Arrests Machete Wielding 13-Year-Old Who Allegedly Hurled Anti-LGBTQ Slurs

DC police have arrested a 13-year-old boy after he allegedly threatened to stab a man with a machete during the Pride Parade in the District.