Dc local news
Here are some recent local news stories from the Washington D.C. area:
Breaking News
- A shooting occurred in the 1400 block of 14th Street NW in Northwest D.C. on Saturday evening, leaving one person injured. (Source: WUSA9)
- A fire broke out at a residential building in the 1700 block of 14th Street NW in Northwest D.C. on Sunday morning, displacing several residents. (Source: NBC4 Washington)
Crime
- A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Southeast D.C. on Friday. (Source: WTTG Fox 5)
- A man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at police officers in Northeast D.C. on Saturday. (Source: WRC NBC 4)
Politics
- The D.C. Council voted to approve a budget that includes funding for a new police surveillance system and increased funding for affordable housing. (Source: WAMU)
- Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new initiative to provide free menstrual products in all D.C. public schools. (Source: The Washington Post)
Weather
- A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of the D.C. area on Saturday evening, with reports of damaging winds and hail. (Source: WTOP)
- The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the D.C. area on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s. (Source: WUSA9)
Community
- The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation announced plans to renovate several parks in the city, including a new playground and splash pad at the Anacostia River Park. (Source: The Washington Post)
- A local non-profit organization is working to provide free meals to homeless individuals in the D.C. area. (Source: WAMU)
Sports
- The Washington Nationals announced that they will be hosting a series of games at Nationals Park in the coming weeks, including a matchup against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. (Source: NBC Sports Washington)
- The Washington Redskins announced that they will be hosting a training camp at FedExField in the coming weeks. (Source: ESPN)