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Washington DC Aug 12

Suspicious package that shut down Wisconsin Ave. was electronic sex device, police say

A suspicious package that shut down part of D.C.’s busy Wisconsin Avenue NW during the Wednesday morning rush was an electronic sex device, police say. Someone approached a firefighter near the back of the fire station in Tenleytown just after 7 a.m. and left the device — which had exposed wires — near the building, according to a Metropolitan Police…

Things to Do DC Aug 11

Diplo to headline Glow Block Party on one of DC's most iconic streets

Diplo, Westend, Anabel Englund, D.C.’s own Ratalina and Monty Kiddo will perform at the Club Glow block party on Oct. 3.

Washington DC Aug 7

Smithsonian museums on National Mall reopen Friday after cooling issue

The Hirshhorn Museum, National Museum of the American Indian and multiple other sites are back open Friday.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria are released by a technician from the Federal District’s Health Department in a residential area of Brasilia on March 10, 2026. The world’s largest breeding factory for the mosquitoes — nicknamed “wolbitos” after the Wolbachia bacterium they were injected with to block the transmission of dengue — is located in the southern city of Curitiba. The anti-dengue mosquitoes have been introduced to 15 countries, but nowhere have they protected as many people as in Brazil — an estimated six million people since 2011, when scientists first began testing the method. (Photo by Evaristo Sa / AFP via Getty Images)

Virginia Aug 5

Dengue in Virginia: State reports 1st locally acquired case of mosquito-borne virus

It’s the first time someone was diagnosed with dengue that they caught in Virginia, the state health department said.

Washington DC Jul 23

6-year-old nearly drowns at DC summer camp while lifeguard is on lunch break

A 6-year-old nearly drowned at a soccer camp in Washington, D.C., on Monday while a lifeguard was on lunch break, according to a police report.

Washington DC Jul 17

Code red: Unhealthy air grips DC area Friday from wildfire smoke

The Washington, D.C., area is dealing with terrible air quality on Friday because of wildfire smoke drifting from Canada, sparking warnings to stay indoors.

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: A passenger (C) looks on as members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front ride the Washington Metro on July 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Numerous events, activities, and fireworks are planned in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

Washington DC Jul 5

Masked men with Confederate flags seen chanting, marching, riding Metro in DC

Masked men, some carrying white supremacist flags, were seen marching in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July.

UNITED STATES – JULY 2: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Washington, D.C., as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Fourth of July Jul 4

National Mall flyover schedule for July 4 released

Here’s the schedule of flyovers, plus info on official viewing locations.

A woman is treated by D.C. Fire and EMS after collapsing while standing in line for the Ferris Wheel during the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Extreme Weather Jul 4

Extreme heat, temps over 100° in DC area disrupt July 4 celebrations

The dangerous heat wave that’s enveloped the Washington, D.C., area ahead of the Fourth of July holiday reached its peak Friday. Temperatures are set to soar above 100° on Saturday, and afternoon storms may also affect your Independence Day plans. Download the NBC Washington app to stay weather alert.