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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.

Extreme Heat Jul 2

Recap: Hottest July 2 on record breaks mark set in 1898

A dangerous heat wave is gripping the D.C. area, with record-high temperatures possible.

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES – JULY 4: Fireworks go off above the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol during an Independence Day fireworks display in Arlington, Virginia, United States, on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Things to Do DC Jul 4

July 4 fireworks finder: Where to celebrate Independence Day in the DC area, mapped

Find details on the big National Mall display, community celebrations in Northern Virginia and Maryland, plus a map of July 4 fireworks in the DMV.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: An arch across the street from a 110-foot “Freedom 250” Ferris wheel during final preparations for the Great American State Fair on the National Mal on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Al Drago for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

America250 Jun 25

Great American State Fair begins on National Mall. See hours and security info

The Great American State Fair features a Ferris wheel on the National Mall and exhibits. Expect road closures and security screenings.

Things to Do DC Jun 25

National Geographic Museum celebrates reopening with selfie pop-ups around DC

Talk about a glow-up! National Geographic’s Museum of Exploration hosts its grand reopening Friday, and it’s celebrating with pop-up displays citywide that let you pose like you’re on a Nat Geo magazine cover. Eight large yellow rectangles, which evoke the borders seen on every Nat Geo magazine cover, will be placed in quintessential spots, so you can take a...

Washington DC Jun 16

Man suspected of killing woman in Northwest DC is killed by police on board bus

A man shot and killed a woman in Northwest D.C. and then fled onto a Metrobus, where he was killed by police after he pointed a gun at officers early Tuesday, authorities say.