DC Police Accepting Shoes Of All Sizes For Residents In Need

The Metropolitan Police Department is accepting clean and gently used shoes of all sizes as part of its Shoes for the City drive.

LGBTQ Nonprofit Raising Money To Keep DC Shelter Beds Open

Ruby Corado, founder of Casa Ruby, created a GoFundMe page​ to keep open the remaining beds it operates across seven D.C. locations.

New Pet Hospital Opens + Marines Save Stranded Woman: Top DC News

A federal judge sentenced a man who robbed Wells Fargo Bank branches across D.C. Near Georgetown, a new pet emergency hospital opened.

Funds Needed To Replace Stolen Donations For Afghan Families

A fundraising campaign hopes to replace donations for Afghan families in the D.C. area, along with a trailer, that were stolen last weekend.

Slain Security Guard Mother Of 4 + Bomb Threat Suspect Competent

D.C. police identified the security guard killed Tuesday night as 41-year-old Angela Washington. She is survived by her four children.

Blood Donors Needed In Washington DC Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

DC Fire Workers Want Vaccine Exemption + Citi Extends Tennis Deal

DC Fire & EMS employees make up the vast majority of employees requesting COVID-19 exemption requests. Be prepared for heavy rain today.

Final Meals At 'Dave Thomas Circle' + DC's School Vaccine Mandate

Today's the last day to order a meal at the Wendy's at "Dave Thomas Circle." Mayor announces no COVID-19 testing opt-out for school staff.

H Street Festival Arrives + Remembering 650,000 Lost To COVID-19

Today is H Street Festival Day. On the National Mall, visit the flag memorial for the 650,000-plus Americans who have died from COVID-19.

Lions, Tigers At National Zoo Getting Treated For COVID-19

Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers at the National Zoo tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, the zoo said Friday.

E-Scooter Company Bird Reimagines Parking Spots In DC, Alexandria

Bird recognized Park(ing) Day on Friday by transforming a parking spot in D.C. and participating in Alexandria's Learn to Ride event.

Family Of Young Girl Who Died In DC House Fire Holds Fundraiser

A fire in Northwest D.C. killed 7-year-old Karen Thomas on Tuesday afternoon. Since then, a GoFundMe was created to help the Thomas family.

Fundraiser Held For Family Of DC Girl Who Died In Bike Accident

An online fundraiser has been set up for the family of a 5-year-girl who died in an accident while riding her bicycle in D.C. on Monday.

World Cup Delegation To Tour City + 2 Firefighters Hospitalized

Here's the latest on what's happening in D.C. Read about the World Cup organizers' upcoming tour of D.C. and the big fire in Southwest.

‘All Hands on Deck' For Weekend Rally + DC's Highest Rated Pizza

Here's the latest on what's happening in D.C. Read about the "Justice for J6" rally, Hispanic Heritage Month and top pizza in the District.

9/11 Pentagon Tribute Will Be Visible In Night Sky: Patch PM

Crash with tractor-trailer kills 3 | River Farm sale negotiations | mass vaccination site returns | Lee statue removal photos: Patch PM

Blood Donations Needed In Washington DC Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

'Tower Of Light' Display At Pentagon To Honor 9/11 Victims

In honor of the people killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, a single beam of light will illuminate the night sky above the building.

DeLorean From 'Back To The Future' On Display At National Mall

After its display at "Cars at the Capital," the iconic time-traveling movie car will be recorded and archived at the Library of Congress.

Confederate Lee Statue's Removal Greeted By Cheers: Patch PM

Last Disney store in state closing | officer's heroic rescue | Washington Football Team returns | Olympian's mental health battle: Patch PM

DC Bike Ride Features 20 Miles Of Car-Free Cycling Through DC

The DC Bike Ride is returning to the District of Columbia on Saturday, Sept. 25 after going virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remembering 9/11 Victims From Washington, DC 20 Years Later

D.C. residents who died on 9/11 will be among those memorialized at services on the attack's 20th anniversary.

First Lady Makes History As NoVA Teacher: Patch PM

Robert E. Lee statue removal set | fundraiser after fatal hit-and-run | DC Labor Day weekend shootings | fatal boating accident: Patch PM

Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Supported By Court Ruling: Patch PM

Pets arrive from Hurricane Ida-impacted shelters | all-clear after suspicious package | motorcyclist hit by police cruiser: Patch PM

Black Men Executed By State Given Posthumous Pardons: Patch PM

State of emergency for Ida impacts | 50 years as crossing guard | high school switches to virtual due to COVID-19 cases: Patch PM

Wizards Join PepsiCo For Back-To-School Event In Southwest DC

More than 300 students attended the Pepsi Stronger Together Back-to-School Market at the Randall Recreation Center in D.C. on Sunday.

Arcade Opens, Inc Biz List, 1st Bloomie's: NoVA, DC Business News

Amazon Fresh, Arcade openings | Chef Andres restaurants | Inc.'s fastest-growing companies | First Bloomie's site: DC/VA Business News

Coronavirus Outbreak Sends School To Virtual Learning: Patch PM

Capitol officers' lawsuit against Trump | chemical spill hospitalizes 15 workers |NoVA's first COVID death under age 10: Patch PM

March On For Voting Rights In DC: Time, Location, More

Marches are planned in Washington, D.C., and other cities to protest restrictive voting laws and call on Congress to protect voting rights.

Sleeping Driver With Gun Awoken By Police, Fatally Shot: Patch PM

Free museum admission day | more vaccine mandates | high COVID-19 transmission areas | man charged with killings of mother, sister: Patch PM

DC, Virginia Museums Celebrate Museum Day With Free Admission

Museums in D.C. and Virginia that normally charge an admission fee will be offering free tickets on the 17th annual Museum Day in September.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Washington DC Area

The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

Gravestones Dumped Along Potomac To Be Repatriated With Remains

Many grave markers from a historic African American cemetery in D.C. were dumped for erosion-control rubble along the Potomac River.

5.8-Magnitude VA Earthquake Leaves Aftershocks 10 Years Later

The 10-year anniversary of the strongest quake ever recorded in Virginia is bringing back memories of shaking homes and damaged buildings.

More Employers Require Vaccine, Booster Shots Planned: Patch PM

Retro arcade opens amid pandemic challenges | weather leads to flooding, water rescue | fair offers rides, more entertainment: Patch PM

Woman Saved From Drowning Reunites With Rescuer: Patch PM

County's first fire station led by women | teen headed to school hit by car | record in local triathlon | tornado watch: Patch PM

DC Fire Honors Lifeguard Who Rescued 90-Year-Old Swimmer

DC Fire and EMS honored a lifeguard at a ceremony Tuesday for his role in rescuing a 90-year-old woman who had sunk to the bottom of a pool.

No More Lonely Friends Returns To The National Mall Aug. 21

Everyone is invited to meet up on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Saturday to make new friends.

Teachers Opposed To Transgender Policy Head To Court: Patch PM

High COVID-19 transmission in many localities | slain Pentagon officer buried | $2 Metro weekend fares | eateries' vaccine mandate: Patch PM

Lightning Strikes Monument, Flash Flooding Hits City: Patch PM

Gas station accused of price gouging | vaccine or testing mandate at NoVA concert venue | third vaccine dose for immunocompromised: Patch PM