Martin Weil

Washington, D.C.

Local reporter

Education: Three years' study of physics at the University of California at Berkeley

Martin Weil is a longtime reporter at The Washington Post.
Latest from Martin Weil

D.C., Baltimore mayors make friendly bet on Commanders-Ravens game

The protocol of the world of sports almost demanded that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wager on Sunday’s game.

October 14, 2024

In D.C. it was a splendid day — and an average one

In bright autumn sunshine, Washington’s warmth exactly matched the average.

October 9, 2024

Five men killed in separate D.C. shootings over four days

The shootings mark a spike in homicides even as the number in D.C. has declined by almost 30 percent compared with the same time last year.

October 9, 2024

Sunday in D.C. seemed one of the Golden Days

Sunday in D.C. seemed one of the Golden Days

October 6, 2024

A warm D.C. day shows autumn’s early splendors

A warm Saturday across the D.C. region was a sunny respite from a recent run of gloomy skies.

October 5, 2024

Death of 1-year-old is ruled a homicide, D.C. police say

The office of the District’s chief medical examiner determined that the child had suffered multiple blunt force injuries, the police said.

October 1, 2024

Man shot in 2005 dies, prompting authorities to rule death a homicide

An autopsy determined that he died of complications from gunshot injuries, according to police.

October 1, 2024

Sunshine returns to D.C. area after days of rain

Sunshine returns to Washington Saturday after days of rain

September 28, 2024

Two killed, three wounded in two D.C. shootings, one near ballpark

The shooting was on South Capitol Street, police say.

September 28, 2024

Remnants of huge storm reach Washington, bring mist and moisture

The capital sees a sixth straight rainy day on Friday.

September 27, 2024