Melanie Alnwick

The Brief The 9th Street Tunnel partially opened on Friday evening, one day after a Metrobus caught fire in the tunnel. WMATA has pulled 32 hybrid diesel buses from service for immediate inspections. Officials don't expect any service interruptions during... See more

The Brief The 9th Street Tunnel remained closed after a Metrobus caught fire. Drivers ran to safety as toxic smoke filled the tunnel. Investigators believe the fire was mechanical in nature. WASHINGTON - The 9th Street Tunnel in downtown Washington remain... See more

The Brief Eleven people were injured when a WMATA work vehicle hit a stationary train. Silver Line trains are operating only between Ashburn and Clarendon. Officials warn of significant delays as trains single‑track between McPherson Square and Smithsonia... See more

DC Council to vote on youth curfew measures WASHINGTON - The D.C. Council is set to vote Tuesday on a series of youth curfew measures, including a citywide curfew for anyone under 18. Lawmakers say the proposals are aimed at curbing what officials have de... See more

WASHINGTON - D.C. police are facing criticism after video shows an officer accused of pulling two girls off a bicycle near the Navy Yard Metro station as juvenile curfew zones took effect. The Brief Video shows an officer accused of pulling two girls off ... See more