Emily Zantow

Babuk ransomware gang hits Washington, D.C., police

The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed Tuesday that its computer network has been hacked.

Regional leaders address police reforms, budgets

Police reform has become a key concern around the Washington region amid national attention to police brutality and racism.

D.C. mayor announces changes to vaccine sites, restrictions

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city will switch to walk-up coronavirus vaccination sites and ease certain restrictions next month.

Ralph Northam, Va. governor, signs bill to set up state’s first LGBTQ advisory panel

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday signed legislation to establish the state's first LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.

Kevin Davis named new Fairfax County Police chief; served as Baltimore police commissioner

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in Virginia voted Friday to appoint former Baltimore police commissioner Kevin Davis as the county's new police chief.

Virginia begins early voting for primary elections

Voters in Virginia can begin casting ballots Friday for the state's upcoming primary election. Democratic voters have 12 gubernatorial candidates to choose from, while the state GOP primary will only select nominees for local offices and House of Delegates races. A May 8 convention of the state GOP will choose the party's statewide-office nominees, including for governor.

Smithsonian to reopen several museums, National Zoo next month

House advances D.C. statehood bill in party-line vote

For the second time in 10 months, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved statehood for the District in a bill that will face strong Republican opposition in the 50-50 split Senate.

D.C. rats rush to homes with dining options limited by coronavirus pandemic; spike in calls

D.C.'s chief of rodent control saw complaints about rats increased by nearly 30% last year compared with 2019 as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses to close.

D.C. marijuana advocates give away joints outside coronavirus vaccination sites

A marijuana advocacy group is giving away free joints outside coronavirus vaccination sites in the District on Tuesday.

D.C. parking enforcement to resume in June

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that several government functions that had been suspended during the coronavirus pandemic, including parking enforcement, will resume within the next few months.

D.C. residents frustrated by month-long mail delay

Sheryl Augustine has lived in the Ward 5 neighborhood of Carver-Langston area for 12 years, and says slow mail delivery has become "extremely crippling" in recent days. She is among dozens of residents in the northeast part of the District who say their first-class mail has not been delivered by the U.S. Postal Service in nearly a month.

Gen. Cedric Wins tapped to lead VMI; first Black superintendent in school’s 182-year history

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors voted unanimously Thursday to appoint retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins as the school's superintendent, making him the school's first Black superintendent in its 182-year history.

D.C.-area officials weigh in on Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan

Officials in the D.C. area have a laundry list of what they think should be prioritized in President Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal.

Va. church continues legal fight over governor’s COVID-19 restrictions

A church in rural Virginia is not giving up on its federal lawsuit that claims Gov. Ralph Northam's coronavirus restrictions have unfairly targeted churchgoers.

Maryland governor launches Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that the state is establishing an Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup to address the "alarming" rise in anti-Asian discrimination.

Police: Off-duty Pentagon police officer lied about why he fatally shot two men

Takoma Park Police said Friday that an off-duty Pentagon police officer lied to authorities about the circumstances that led him to fatally shoot two men on Wednesday.

NPS cancels annual National Independence Day Parade

The annual National Independence Day Parade has been canceled this year due to logistics and planning limitations, according to the National Park Service.

David Hall Dixon, off-duty Pentagon Police officer, charged with murder in fatal shooting of two men

An off-duty Pentagon Police officer accused of fatally shooting two men in Takoma Park, Maryland, this week has been charged with murder.

Thousands of kids return to P.G. County schools despite teacher pushback

Thousands of students returned Thursday to Prince George's County Public Schools Thursday for the first time since last March, despite pushback from some teachers.