search
Washington, DC
Trends
- 1Trump's name linked to Ford's Theatre sparks criticism●Where is Trump trying to put his name next? Ford's Theatre– where Lincoln was shot
Donald Trump is facing scrutiny over reports that he is seeking to attach his name to Ford's Theatre, the Washington DC site where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. Critics say the move would be inappropriate for such a historically significant location, while the story is spreading widely online as people question which institutions Trump might try to brand next.
- 2Weekend storm: nor'easter or hurricane threat for East Coast▼Nor'easter or hurricane? What this weekend's storm means for the DMV and East Coast
Forecasters are tracking a powerful coastal storm expected to hit this weekend, raising questions about whether it will behave like a nor'easter or take on hurricane-like characteristics. The storm could bring strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy rain to the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia region and along the East Coast. Local outlets are urging residents to monitor updates as the weekend approaches and conditions could change.
- 3Ex-Kennedy Center staff say repairs halted before closure▼Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure
Former Kennedy Center employees allege that officials stopped needed repairs months before the venue's closure, according to reporting by The Hill. The claim raises questions about whether the shutdown of the famed Washington, DC performing arts center was foreseeable or avoidable, and who is responsible for the deferred maintenance.
- 4DC Volunteers Join Ocean Conservancy's Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia▼DC volunteers participate in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia
Volunteers in Washington, DC took part in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup along the Anacostia River, joining a global effort to remove trash from waterways and shorelines. The annual event draws participants worldwide to collect and log litter, raising awareness of plastic pollution and its impact on rivers, oceans and wildlife.
- 5Nor'easter batters Eastern Shore with heavy surf and flooding●Heavy surf, flooding on Eastern Shore as nor’easter hits; rain in DC area
A nor'easter is hammering the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, bringing heavy surf and coastal flooding to low-lying communities, while the Washington, DC area is seeing steady rain. Officials are monitoring rising water levels along the coast as the storm pushes onshore, with conditions expected to worsen through the day.
- 6Slain real estate agent mourned as man confesses to pastor●Murdered real estate agent mourned; Man confesses to pastor | Crime in the DMV
A real estate agent in the Washington DC area has been killed, and community members are mourning the victim. In a separate development in the case, a man has reportedly confessed to a pastor, according to FOX 5 DC's Crime in the DMV coverage. Details about the victim's identity, the circumstances of the killing, and the confession have not been made public.