Bookmark CrimeGeneral NewsHomicideLaw enforcementPolitics Homicides are rising in the nation’s capital, but police are solving far fewer of the cases by Chloe Baker November 25, 2023 November 25, 2023 Increasing homicides, declining case closures in D.C.: A crisis in public safety and justice.
Bookmark General NewsGeorgetownHijackingPoliticsShootings Secret Service agents protecting Biden’s granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV by Michael Nguyen November 13, 2023 November 13, 2023 Incident: Secret Service agents thwart break-in attempt involving President Biden’s granddaughter in D.C.
Bookmark CongressCrimeDistrict of ColumbiaGeneral NewsHenry CuellarPolitics US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas carjacked by three armed attackers about a mile from Capitol by Chloe Baker October 3, 2023 October 3, 2023 U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas carjacked by three armed assailants near Capitol; fortunately unharmed.
Bookmark Al SharptonBernice KingCivil rightsDistrict of ColumbiaGeneral NewsHuman rightsRace and ethnicity Anticipated Gathering of Tens of Thousands Marks 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington by Sophia Chen August 26, 2023 August 26, 2023 This comprehensive article covers the 60th-anniversary commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington, organized by civil rights leaders and activists. It delves into the King family’s traditions, the event’s significance …
Bookmark District of ColumbiaFloodsGeneral NewsLegislationMuriel BowserPoliticsUnited States government Surging violent crime alarms Washington D.C.; comprehensive solutions are sought as Congress monitors closely by Michael Nguyen July 29, 2023 July 29, 2023 Rising violent crime in Washington D.C. alarms locals and lawmakers. Newly-appointed Police Chief Pamela Smith grapples with the challenges ahead.
Bookmark General NewsShootingsU.S. News Unfortunate incidents of mass shootings disrupt July Fourth festivities by Madison Thomas July 5, 2023 July 5, 2023 Series of mass shootings across US cities during July Fourth celebrations leaves over a dozen dead and nearly 60 wounded, including young children.
Bookmark CrimeDistrict of ColumbiaGeneral NewsHijackingMuriel BowserPolitics DC promises a ‘very, very robust’ police presence to maintain public safety over July 4 holiday by Ethan Kim July 1, 2023 July 1, 2023 Washington, D.C. bolsters police presence to ensure safety during July 4 holiday amid rising crime rates, deploying civilian peacekeepers and warning against celebratory gunfire.
Bookmark BearsDistrict of ColumbiaPolitics Young black bear wanders Washington D.C. neighborhood, sparking a frenzy before being captured by Andrew Wright June 9, 2023 June 9, 2023 Discover the captivating encounter of a young black bear roaming a Washington D.C. neighborhood, sparking a frenzy before its safe capture.