In 2023, crime surged in D.C. as homicides reached levels not seen in a generation. In 2024, violent crime receded. But young people here are still living with their guard up and making decisions to keep themselves, their friends and their siblings safe. wapo.st/448q6rR

Federal prosecutors told a judge they will retry their bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8), and that they plan to seek a superseding indictment — a move that could introduce additional charges. wapo.st/47uTHNf

Amazon has scrapped a plan to build data centers on the site of George Washington University’s campus in Northern Virginia after reaching an agreement with local officials amid widespread opposition to the project from residents. wapo.st/3UHf5fd

The D.C. man accused of shooting a Georgia National Guard member responding to a fight outside a hookah bar in Southeast Washington Sunday evening will face several federal charges, prosecutors said. wapo.st/4ih85h1

Capital One Arena is undergoing a $1 billion renovation, affecting food vendors’s quality and logistics. As the Capitals and Wizards seasons get underway, here’s your guide to game day eats: wapo.st/4yDcwZM

Gene’s Costumes, a staple in the Kensington community for decades, reopened this month nearly three years after a fire. wapo.st/4jRQmPN

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Dulles is moving forward with a planned VIP passenger terminal. The facility will feature a VIP entrance and parking, private security screening, and suites, lounges and other amenities. wapo.st/4B901r8

A beer fest returns with 450 pours from about 175 breweries. Witchy vendors and artists take over Columbia Heights. Pickled treats lovers unite at a pickle bash. Looking for something to do in the DMV area? Our list has something for everyone: wapo.st/4ydxcr4

Capitol Hill’s first porch fest will flood D.C.’s landmark neighborhood with a range of live music Saturday. “There’s people on my own street that I didn’t even know were musicians, and they’re awesome,” organizer Rachel Schiller says. wapo.st/4yC5e98

The Trump administration will send a formal diplomatic message to Russia requesting more information about the reported death linked to a facility in Siberia that studies pneumonic plague and a number of subsequent quarantines, according to officials. wapo.st/4hQeEXL

A high school student in Washington state asked the Supreme Court to block rules there allowing transgender athletes to play on female sports teams, signaling the next front in legal battles over trans women in competitive athletics. wapo.st/4eiltA5

The D.C. Council approved $305 million to upgrade a Metro station and make other transit improvements near the future Washington Commanders stadium on the former RFK Stadium site. The work is set to be completed in time for the opening of the new stadium in 2030. wapo.st/4y9jPYP

The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington who became a well-known figure in large part for her disputes with President Trump, is resigning. She plans to move back to Minnesota, according to Religious News Service. wapo.st/3VtZIXC

Amik Robertson, a standout cornerback for the Commanders, has overcome personal and professional challenges to excel in the NFL. The 28-year-old has been the bright spot for a struggling secondary after arriving in the offseason. wapo.st/3U3z2fW

Olney Theatre Center christened its $36.5 million campus overhaul with the song-and-dance spectacle of “Some Like It Hot” — the first production in its original 1938 space in nearly five years. wapo.st/4djhsLs

Starting today, a set of new laws take effect across the D.C. region. Here’s a look at some of the new provisions: wapo.st/4ywiP22

For two decades, the Playtime Project has worked with families experiencing homelessness with one aim: to give children a chance to play. They have worked out of shelters, schools and community centers. Now, the organization finally has a home of its own.wapo.st/4dG4dEI

President Trump has signed an executive order for D.C. that directs federal officials to “develop and implement a campaign” within 60 days that would cut certain invasive mosquito species by 90 percent and the tick population by 50 percent in two years. wapo.st/4yiTjgo

The lead attorney for Trayon White Sr. said that a jury voted 9-3 to acquit the D.C. councilmember of bribery, suggesting prosecutors could face an uphill climb in bringing the case back for a second try. wapo.st/4hSQRY6

A mistrial in D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr.’s federal bribery case allows him to keep his seat for now. The question that remains unanswered is how his D.C. Council colleagues will respond: Will they expel White or choose not to act? wapo.st/4rzwSRy

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will travel with the team to London and practice ahead of their matchup with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Coach Dan Quinn said. That means Daniels could return to game action just two weeks after his injury. wapo.st/3VA8lQn