Eyes in the sky: DC mayor details plan for crime center amid questions of privacy, accountability

NBC DC (Local) 12/7 11:00A Mark Segraves, News4 Reporter

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday officially announced a state-of-the-art real-time crime center at Metropolitan Police Department headquarters that will monitor surveillance cameras around the clock. But some say the center raises concerns...

DC to open ‘real-time’ crime center with 9 regional police agencies

WTOP News 12/7 10:45A Kate Ryan

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced what she says is a new tool in fighting crime in the D.C.: a center where regional and federal police and transportation agencies will monitor crime in real time. At the announcement of the new center in the Marion...

Alexandria 16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of DC man

WTOP News 12/7 8:51A Valerie Bonk

A 16-year-old from Northern Virginia has been arrested and charged as an adult in the shooting death of a D.C. man in October, according to police. Ashton Inabinet, 16, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested by Fairfax County police Tuesday under...

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 12/7 8:28A Hope Cartwright

Looking to cut down your Christmas tree? These area farms offer firs, spruces, and more. Don t forget blankets or towels for the top of the car, bungee cords, and a sharp saw. Butler’s Orchard 22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown  Open through...

11 Holiday Concerts and Shows to See in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 12/7 5:33A Briana Thomas

Happy holidays, DC! Tis the season to be jolly at an area ballet, carol concert, or circus. These winter performances and music showcases are great options to add to your holiday plans: 1. The Nutcracker Through December 30 location_on Warner...

Georgetown’s Cady’s Alley adds another upscale furniture designer

WTOP News 12/7 4:10A Jeff Clabaugh

(Courtesy EastBanc) (Courtesy EastBanc) High-end Italian furniture and kitchen designer Poliform will relocate its current Georgetown studio to a much larger space in EastBanc s Cady s Alley in...

Uber Eats driver has 2 cars stolen in DC in 1 day

NBC DC (Local) 12/7 4:00A Derrick Ward, News4 Reporter

Thieves targeted a woman working as an Uber Eats driver in D.C. and stole her work car and her personal car in the same day. She got one of her cars back but it was riddled with bullet holes and full...

2 arrested in connection to August triple shooting in Northwest DC

WTOP News 12/7 2:54A Terik King

Two men were arrested Wednesday night in connection to a shooting that killed three people in Northwest D.C. in August. D.C. police announced the arrests of 37-year-old Renza Bryant, of Northwest and 34-year-old Jalonte Thompkins, of Northeast....

Uncovering how the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is created

WTOP News 12/7 2:04A Matt Kaufax

Ice skating with friends and family is a popular activity this time of year. But have you ever wondered how an ice rink is made? In the latest edition of Matt About Town, WTOP s Matt Kaufax heads to one of the District s often-forgotten rinks...

16-year-old charged with second-degree murder in shooting of man celebrating birthday on U St.

NBC DC (Local) 12/7 1:12A Allison Hageman and NBC Washingt

A 16-year-old Fairfax County student has been charged in the deadly shooting of a man who was celebrating his birthday in Northwest D.C. in October, authorities say. Ashton Inabinet, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested on Tuesday and charged as...

Things to do in the DC area: 15 holiday-themed bars and restaurants … and more!

WTOP News 12/6 10:46P Michelle Goldchain

There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of  Things to do in the D.C. area . For those in search of...

Washington Chorus presents ‘A Candlelight Christmas’ at Strathmore, Kennedy Center

WTOP News 12/6 9:02P Jason Fraley

Get ready for goosebumps as a holiday tradition returns to the nation s capital under the magical glow of candlelight. The Washington Chorus presents its annual concert A Candlelight Christmas at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, on Friday,...

Judge still undecided if DC should be held in contempt over lack of beds for detained youth

WTOP News 12/6 2:20P Mike Murillo

A judge remains undecided as to whether D.C. should be held in contempt after the city was accused of failing to provide enough beds at its youth shelter for detained teens. It is part of a lawsuit filed against the city by a teenager who was...

DC warns rideshare users an unregistered company is illegally operating in the city. Here's what the...

NBC DC (Local) 12/6 2:14P Adam Tuss, News4 Anchor & Transp

The District is warning commuters that rideshare company Empower is operating in D.C. illegally and that riders should take precautions before using the service. You may be familiar with other...

Why DC parents are rushing to get their kids vaccinated

WTOP News 12/6 1:45P Abigail Constantino

Children's National saw 130 children for vaccines both Monday and Tuesday, with some locations reaching capacity by 6 p.m.(WTOP/Heather Gustafson) Children's National saw 130 children for vaccines...