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Mother of slain 10-year-old girl sobs as evidence is presented against accused killers
The courtroom was packed Wednesday with family members of both Makiyah Wilson and the three accused gang members, who were ordered held without bond.
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10 things to do in DC this fall before it freezes
The scorching heat is gone and so are the summer crowds. Here are the top 10 things to do this fall in D.C. before the freeze sets in.
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More security at DC synagogues after Pittsburgh shooting; locals mourn at vigils
After a shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh that killed 11 people and injured six others, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered heightened police presence at synagogues throughout D.C. At various vigils throughout D.C., people paid their respects to the lives lost.
3 weeks ago -
There’s no ‘typical survivor,’ and other facts to know about domestic violence
There is no one definition that defines abuse, and there is no “typical” victim description. Here’s what you need to know about domestic violence.
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New program amps up mental health efforts in DC’s schools
In the U.S., 20 percent of children and youth experience a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder, and those living in poverty are more likely to experience mental health challenges than their peers. Now, a new program aims to equip schools with the skills they need to help students.
2 months ago -
How smoke from California wildfires made it to DC area
The jet stream, or strong upper level winds, steered the smoke to the mid-Atlantic region, some 3,000 miles away from its origin, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service said.
3 months ago -
Metro board chair backtracks on separate trains for white nationalists
One day after causing a stir with its largest union, Metro is tracking back on the idea of separate trains for white nationalists attending a rally.
4 months ago -
Police investigate fatal shooting in Southeast DC
When D.C. police arrived at the scene shortly before 10 p.m., they found a 22-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
4 months ago -
DC Police: Author of anti-Semitic flyers won’t be charged
A North Cleveland Park resident, Brad Neumann, found a double-sided flyer on his doorstep July 10. He reported the incident to D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), the Anti-Defamation League and Metropolitan police, the last of which labeled it bias-related.
4 months ago -
Police locate missing 9-year-old
Krystal Moore, the 9-year-old girl who went missing Friday has been located.
5 months ago -
DC restaurant expels transgender woman who used women’s restroom
Charlotte Clymer, a transgender woman and activist with the Human Rights Campaign, said a D.C. restaurant asked her for ID when she tried to use the women’s restroom and kicked her out when she refused.
5 months ago -
Go-kart track fulfills need for speed at RFK Stadium
What’s at RFK Stadium these days? Go-Karts — but not just any type of Go-Karts. If you’re going to try out the Go-Karts at Summit Point, you’re going to be treated like a burgeoning race car driver.
5 months ago -
Wet, wet, wet: Rain, flooding continue in DC area
The rain just won’t stop in the D.C. area. The rain is expected to continue on Saturday and could bring more flooding with it. Here’s what you need to know.
6 months ago -
Officials: Man critically injured in row house fire in DC
Officials say a man has suffered critical injuries in an electrical fire in a rowhouse in Washington, D.C.
6 months ago -
DC raising sales, ridesharing, booze and commercial property taxes to fund Metro
The D.C. Council approved a $14.4 billion 2019 budget, which has built-in tax increases to cover the District’s $178.5 million annual commitment to fund Metro.
6 months ago
