Federal workers line up for food assistance as shutdown enters third week
WASHINGTON - For thousands of federal workers, Friday was supposed to be payday. Instead, many received nothing — despite decades of service. Across the region, food banks are stepping up to fill the gap. In both D.C. and Alexandria, new food distributions are being set up to help families struggling to make ends...
Police announce $75K reward for man tied to DC shootings, including June killing of...
D.C. Police is asking for the public’s help in detaining a man connected to the fatal shooting of a congressional intern in June, and a second shooting that took place in July. Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, is wanted in connection to the shooting of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, near the...
Walkers, Cyclists, And Drivers: Change Is Coming To MD 210
OXON HILL, Md. — Big changes are coming to one of Prince George’s County’s busiest — and most notorious — roadways. State officials are rolling out a multi-phase plan to make Indian Head Highway (MD 210) safer and more accessible for the people who walk, bike, and live along its route.
FCPD: Hit-and-run victim was alive before being hit by Fairfax police car
A Fairfax County police officer remains on restricted duty after striking a hit-and-run victim with his police cruiser last month in Hybla Valley. Both criminal and administrative investigations continue into the Sept. 24 incident, which may have contributed to the death of a 62-year-old woman, police said in a press...
Four Local Teens Arrested in Early Morning Armed Carjacking Attempt on East Capital Street...
On October 19, 2025, at about 4:40 a.m., four juveniles attempted an armed carjacking in the 4200 block of East Capital Street NE, Washington, DC. The suspects assaulted a victim, who escaped without any property being taken.
Waldorf Home Depot Targeted in $11,000 Theft Scheme; Two Suspects Charged
Two individuals have been charged in connection with a series of thefts at a Home Depot in Waldorf, Maryland. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, about $11,000 worth of merchandise was stolen between July and September 2025. Items taken included flooring, lighting, and appliances during five separate...
D.C. Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Suspect Wanted in Two Local Homicides
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C. is searching for 18-year-old Naqwan Antonio Lucas. He is wanted in connection with two homicide investigations from the summer of 2025. Police are asking anyone with information about Lucas’s location to contact them.
Several injured in slew of late-night shootings across DC
The District saw a violent night Friday evening into Saturday morning, with at least seven separate shootings injuring over a dozen people across the city. Multiple victims were teenagers and one was a child. The most violent shooting was one near Howard University's campus. At least five people -- four...
Massive Turnout at National Mall for Second “No Kings” Protest Sparks Intense Debate
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Hundreds of thousands flock to the National Mall for the second “No Kings” protest.
School Board seeks permission to hold standardized tests in languages other than English
The Arlington School Board is once again seeking state authorization to administer standardized tests in languages other than English. The School Board’s 2026 General Assembly legislative package, which went to a vote yesterday (Thursday), carries over the Board’s request from the 2025 legislative session. Boosters...
