House Republican Suggests Returning D.C. to Maryland A House Republican who chairs a subcommittee overseeing the District of Columbia is suggesting giving most of the District back to Maryland and “possibly” getting rid of the local government.
Jury convicts woman in Dupont Circle hit-and-run Prosecutors say a D.C. Superior Court jury found Jorida Davidson of Chevy Chase guilty Wednesday. Davidson was previously convicted of other charges in the same incident, including leaving the scene of a collision involving injury and driving while under the influence of alcohol, and sentenced to more than three years in prison. But the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the charge of voluntary manslaughter.
FOX 5 Investigates: DC parking ticket fight There’s a good chance that most of you who are reading this have gotten a parking ticket in D.C. at one time. It’s always frustrating — even if you deserve it. But what if you didn’t deserve it? You parked legally, your tags were up to date and you still got a ticket on your windshield? Would you take on the fight?
106-year-old Washington D.C. Church to sell for $6.5M A historic African-American church in Georgetown that has welcomed worshippers for more than a century is being sold to a developer. While the pastor blames the sale on a dwindling congregation, some church members are left wondering where they will be able to worship.
Alarming number of infant deaths over last fortnight in Washington DC Six infants have died in D.C. over the last two weeks, according to health officials. Health officials say, this is an alarming number considering the District’s infant mortality rate is about seven per year.
Washington D.C. is America’s top city for late mail delivery Inspector general’s report released Tuesday found that mail is delivered after 5 p.m. more than two-thirds of the time in the District of Columbia.
Donald Trump to Break Ground on New Washington D.C. Hotel Trump plans to break ground Wednesday on a $200 million hotel that will transform the Old Post Office Building on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol.
D.C. Metro bus driver slashed by passenger A Metrobus driver was sent to the hospital Monday after being slashed in the face by a rider in D.C. The bus was stopped at Albemarle and 40th Streets NW in Tenleytown — soon after 1 p.m. this afternoon. Police say the driver was treated at the hospital but is expected to recover.
President Obama speaks out in support of D.C. statehood Obama was asked Monday about the prospect of the District of Columbia becoming the 51st state during a town hall at a city school. The president said, “I’m for it,” adding that he has been “for quite some time.”
D.C. Officer Faces Trial in Attempted Murder of Wife A D.C. police officer accused of trying to kill his wife is scheduled to go on trial in Prince George’s County. The trial of Samson Lawrence III is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Lawrence faces charges including attempted murder.
