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Look back at the biggest stories of 2024 in DC, Maryland and Virginia
A D.C. icon lost. Shocking crimes. Joy for panda lovers and a bid year for Commanders fans. Here are some of the biggest stories of 2024.
Suspect in dog's stabbing death may have harmed other Northern Virginia animals, farm owner says
Police have arrested a Loudoun County man for allegedly approaching another man who was walking his dog and, in an unprovoked attack, stabbing the dog multiple times. Just a few days later, there are claims that the same suspect may have harmed other animals in the area.
Shop small: 6 DC stores open through Christmas Eve for last-minute holiday gift shopping
The days are dwindling until Santa comes to town, and there’s even less time before holiday shipping deadlines, but you still have time to find a thoughtful gift for everyone on your list. Rather than rush-ordering a present from a big box store, why not make a quick stop at a cool shop in your own backyard?
Bomb threat sent to Takoma Park restaurant and bar, canceling drag brunch event
Motorkat, a popular restaurant and bar in Takoma Park, Maryland, received bomb threats on Saturday morning over a drag brunch and story time event.
North Pole ‘Fantasy Flight' gives children in hospice a chance for holiday magic at Dulles
Every year, knowing how much the holiday magic means, Alexandria’s Children’s Hospice International brings children and families on a “fantasy flight” to the North Pole from Dulles. The kids get to experience some extra holiday wonder, and a flight unlike any other.
Udvar-Hazy Center hosts 20th anniversary celebration
The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center invited all aviation lovers to celebrate its 20th anniversary with them on Saturday.
DC, here's your 2023 Spotify Wrapped
If you live in Washington, D.C. and want to know what your neighbors listened to most often in 2023, look no further: Here’s what Spotify says are the District’s top genres, artists and songs this year.
FBI employee carjacked near Capitol Hill, suspect search underway
An FBI employee was carjacked in the eastern end of Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon, the FBI has confirmed.
Giving Tuesday: A DC Shelter helping homeless women for 40 years says they wouldn't exist without donations
“I don’t have to run anymore,” said one survivor of domestic violence. “I can have a safe space to come to, a safe place to lay my head and rest.”
You can get free COVID-19 test kits at DC Public Libraries again. Here's why
The return of free test kits at D.C. libraries is a purely preventative measure, meant to give people the tools to stop the spread of viruses before they start circulating widely, and focus more on holiday fun than health worries.
