Janice Park
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered as a champion for women's rights and shaping career paths
A makeshift memorial to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sprung up overnight in D.C., following news of her death. → Read More
What you need to know if you're headed to area beaches and movie theaters this Labor Day
Are you heading to a nearby beach by the DMV area for the Labor Day weekend? Here's whats open and what you need to know. → Read More
'We have no confirmed cases in DC. Prevention is the priority'
D.C. has already spent half a million dollars to outfit first responders with N95 masks in case there is the threat of COVID-19 in the nation's capital. → Read More
Doorbell camera captures teenager's murder in Shaw
Nahem Simon's doorbell camera has captured two murders in six months, including Sunday's double shooting that killed one 13-year-old and injured a 7th grader. → Read More
Two teens identified as latest homicide victims after violent weekend in DC
A violent weekend in DC leaves 10 people shot, including two Northwest teens who were best friends, police say. → Read More
Washington Met students make last ditch effort to save school, leave council meeting in tears
Students from Washington Metropolitan Opportunity Academy, an alternative charter school in Northwest, made final effort to save school at D.C. Council meeting. → Read More
A 300-year-old Bethesda home was sold for the first time last year, but there's a hiccup with renovations
The home's new owner says he was unaware of the strict guidelines of the Historic Preservation Commission, but will comply with their request. → Read More
Jack Evans wants back on DC Council after resigning. Here's why some won't support his bid
Evans has cast his name into the special election bid for the Ward 2 seat, against 6 others. If re-elected, the decision will come down to voters on June 16. → Read More
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation donated $1M to build National Museum of African American History and Culture
Bryant's impact went far beyond the basketball court. The NMAAHC said it will be forever grateful for his foundation's donation to help build the D.C. museum. → Read More
After decades of resistance, could Virginia be the next state to welcome gaming?
While casinos popped up in neighboring Maryland and D.C., they have been illegal in Virginia. But now the state is considering building them in five locations. → Read More
Va. mom speaks on hands-free bill after infant hit, killed by SUV
Mindy Schulz rarely speaks about the day her five-and-a-half-month-old son was killed after a driver in an SUV ran into them near their home in Loudoun County, Va. → Read More
DC Council to vote on permanently allowing medical marijuana use in public schools around the District
DC Council is set to vote on the legislation Jan.7, which would allow students like sixth-grader Zoey Carty a more permanent solution to her health problems. → Read More
Dozens of elderly residents with limited mobility escape burning building
Those left without a home will spend three nights in a D.C. hotel, and then DCHA has committed to finding all those affected a place to stay. → Read More
Some residents in Potomac say their once quiet street is now a hotbed for speeders
Montgomery County residents can request a speed camera, but it's a process to get it approved. → Read More
A Rockville man is suing the Maryland DNR after he says their officers unlawfully handed him over to ICE
Jose Villalta says he was detained by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' officers while cutting a tree. → Read More
A group calling themselves the Committee to Hold Jack Evans accountable has collected almost six thousand signatures
Volunteers delivered their recall petition Monday to the DC Board of Elections. If the signatures are found valid, a special election will happen. → Read More
The goodbye celebration continues for Bei Bei the giant Panda
Bei Bei heads to China Tuesday, but there's still time to say goodbye. → Read More
Mercury perfectly aligned with the face of the sun for 5.5 hours
Monday's Mercury Transit was a rare sight that won't happen again until 2032. → Read More
This 97-page report alleges 11 incidents of ethics violations by Councilmember Jack Evans dating back to 2014
Evans claims the report's findings are false, and any errors were minor oversights corrected upon discovery. → Read More
Neighborhood beef, over bagels: Popular DC bagel shop hopes to open second location in Georgetown
Councilmember Jack Evans says the new location might draw trash and rats. → Read More