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Metro Adds 7-day Short Trip Pass To SmarTrip Cards

8:46 AM, May 20, 2013

Metro is launching a new weekly short-trip pass that SmarTrip users can add to their cards to save money.

Police: Man, 21, Dies After Shooting In DC

6:19 PM, May 19, 2013

Police say a 21-year-old man is dead after a fatal shooting in northeast Washington.

Serena Williams Wins Italian Open

10:11 AM, May 19, 2013

This is her fourth title of the year.

Wells Kicks Off DC Mayoral Campaign

12:24 AM, May 19, 2013

DC councilman Tommy Wells officially kicked off his campaign for mayor on Saturday.

Man Fatally Shot Inside SE DC Apartment

3:26 PM, May 18, 2013

D.C. police say a 28-year-old man was shot and killed in an apartment blocks away from the Anacostia Metro station.

Smithsonian Asks Public To Help Fund Yoga Exhibit

2:34 PM, May 18, 2013

The Smithsonian is asking for the public to help fund an exhibit about the history of yoga.

Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Car In DC Identified

12:36 PM, May 18, 2013

The bicyclist who was fatally struck on Thursday by a car has been identified, police say.

IRS Scandal: Should White House Counsel Resign?

11:50 PM, May 17, 2013

A former special counsel for the Clinton administration says the current White House Counsel should resign if she knew about the IRS abuse.  

Metro To Shutdown During UMD Graduation

11:47 PM, May 17, 2013

Metro is closing stations that surround the university of Maryland for the weekend just in time for graduation.

DC Bike To Work Day Hits Record Attendance

7:28 PM, May 17, 2013

More than 14,000 people signed up to ditch their four wheels on Friday in favor of two.

Md. Man Commutes By Rowing Along Anacostia River

6:52 PM, May 17, 2013

68-year-old Gabe Horchler has been commuting to work on the Anacostia River since 1999.

Celebrate Go-Go: Rare Essence Performs on WUSA9

5:30 PM, May 17, 2013

WUSA9's free Spring concert series continues Friday, May 17, with a rockin' performance from Rare Essence Go-Go band.

Elderly Man Sentenced To 60 Years For Carjacking, Kidnapping

5:05 PM, May 17, 2013

51-year-old Henry Sanders was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Friday after being convicted on carjacking and kidnapping charges.

4 Students Sent To Hospital After DC High School Fight

4:20 PM, May 17, 2013

Four student were transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injures after a fight broke Ballou High School in D.C.

Man Sentenced For Killing Ex's Brother, Shooting Father

1:59 PM, May 17, 2013

The ex-girlfriend sought a protective order to keep him away from her and her family.

Woman Wins $1 Million From DC Scratcher Ticket

1:44 PM, May 17, 2013

Jacqueline Hull Hull, the mother of two teenagers, says, "I can take the kids to Disney World and I'm going to Vegas, Baby!"

DC Suspends Two Cabbys For Gas Pump Assault

1:05 PM, May 17, 2013

The DC Taxi Commission has "indefinitely suspended" two cab drivers who allegedly assaulted a man videotaping them blocking a gas pump.

Hilton Hollis Talks Designer Trunk Show And Hot Trends

9:52 AM, May 17, 2013

Hilton Hollis is having a trunk show at Betsy Fisher. He talked to us on Friday morning about some of the hottest trends and how to go from work to play.

Rat & Mouse Poop, Mold On Ice Machine, No Health Permits Close Restaurants

7:47 AM, May 17, 2013

A well known restaurant operating with an expired business license, another without a health permit, and then there are the mold and rodent issues.

PHOTOS: Top 20 Places To Get Cheap Dinner In D.C.?

7:46 AM, May 17, 2013

Top 20 Cheap Dinners In D.C.?

Oklahoma Tornado Help: Donate To Red Cross And Salvation Army

If you are wondering how you can help Oklahoma recover, then one way is to make a donation.

7:15 AM, May 21, 2013

Monster Oklahoma tornado kills 51

Major damage in Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, including two elementary schools destroyed. At least 120 injuries reported.

10:25 PM, May 20, 2013

FBI Special Agents Christopher Lorek, Stephen Shaw Killed In Training Accident In Va.

Two Quantico-based FBI agents have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.

4:46 PM, May 19, 2013

Did DC 911 Call Taker Hang Up On Armed Robbery Victim?

Woman says she tried to report the crime three times, and did not get a response until her roommate called.

8:59 PM, May 20, 2013

51 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll to rise

The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says a growing death toll from a massive tornado that struck outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon now stands at 51. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott says the death toll is again expected to rise. Elliott says children are among those killed by the storm.

8:35 PM, May 20, 2013

Police are looking for missing person, Ezekiel Harris-Goff

Police are seeking the public's help in located a missing 11-year-old boy. 

5:17 PM, May 20, 2013

Andre Brands Identified As Bicyclist Fatally Struck In DC

The bicyclist who was fatally struck on Thursday by a car has been identified, police say.

12:36 PM, May 18, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

FBI Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect

Police are looking for a suspect in connection to a bank robbery which took place Monday.

8:57 PM, May 20, 2013

Senior Prank Involving Crickets Leads to Maryland Teen's Arrest

A teenager allegedly broke into a school and released 150 crickets as part of a senior prank.

4:49 AM, May 28, 2010

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