Looking for the best things to do in DC this Fourth of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend. It’s 4th of July weekend, and there's no ...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser stands at a podium during a news conference July 3, 2025, regarding public safety in the District for upcoming Fourth of July events.(WTOP/Mike Murillo) Watch it live on ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Over 20 people were arrested during the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). MPD said officers received multiple calls about ...

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Some parents learned Wednesday that a D.C. bilingual school teacher was charged for sexual abuse of a child. Giovanni Pena, 31, of Northwest, D.C.,was charged with second-degree ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Reporter's Notebook: On the day we celebrate our nation’s independence, we felt it important to reflect on a country deeply divided. So, we talked with people attending July 4th ...

Residents of Washington, D.C., have been told not to drink their water unless it is boiled first, as the Fourth of July holiday begins. The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) ...

When longtime bartender Derek Brown organized his first drinking festival without alcohol in 2022, he wasn’t sure exactly what to expect or how many people the event would draw in. Brown had just ...

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she won’t be seeking a fourth term. Bowser announced on social media on Nov. 25, 2025.