Authorities in Montgomery County are asking residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals on this Fourth of July.

Thousands of people who want to see a fireworks display but are hoping to avoid the crowds on the National Mall will be heading to the historic city of Manassas in Northern Virginia.

The Palisades Parade kicked off in Northwest D.C. today, as it does every Fourth of July. And just as every year, the event had its share of patriotism and politics.

The D.C. region will be a little more crowded than usual this weekend, with tourists and area residents celebrating the Forth of July.

A new discovery at D.C.'s Gallaudet University challenges a widespread notion about people who don't hear.

D.C. Police say Saturday's fatal shooting that happened near the Caribbean Carnival Festival was gang-related and had nothing to do with the popular parade. Meanwhile, organizers of the festival have come forward to complain that police rushed the parade.

What is and isn't illegal when it comes to fireworks differs among the many jurisdictions of the D.C. region. But local fire departments all agree on one thing: Leave fireworks to the professionals.

A dog named Dozer who escaped from his owners' yard surprised them by going on to run most of the Maryland Half Marathon before returning home, dog tired.

Owners of the Tune Inn, a popular watering hole on Capitol Hill, say they plan to re-open the bar as soon as possible, after a fire gutted the bars kitchen early Wednesday.