On Sunday, a historic bell from the Civil War era rang in the New Year at the steps of D.C.’s Lincoln Memorial and plans were announced for a new 65-bell tower and community amphitheater in Southeast.

Could cost prevent some children from getting new, safer football helmets? Local 12’s chief investigative reporter Duane Pohlman travels to Virginia Tech’s Helmet Lab and visits with a medical doctor.

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound in many churches. Yet another centuries-old practice has remained in some ...