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. He says: "It's my whole and entire story. Even in a business where we are sometimes accused of exaggerating, or even of altering facts, I will vouch for 'longtime.' I have been here for a long time, and that ought to mean SOMETHING."
Latest from Martin Weil

Child shot and critically wounded, D.C. fire department says

The girl, described as younger than a teenager, was riding in a car in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE when she was shot, authorities said.

May 14, 2023

It didn’t rain much, but Saturday was still a rainy day

Signs of the sun appeared at day’s end.

May 13, 2023

Student expelled, charged after alleged rape, Falls Church police say

Student expelled, charged after alleged rape, Falls Church police say.

May 13, 2023

The figures called Tuesday average. But it wasn’t.

The figures called Tuesday average. But it wasn’t.

May 9, 2023

Monday in Washington seemed reminiscent of shifting seasons

Out of morning’s mists came afternoon warmth.

May 8, 2023

Shot fired at Maryland mall; one person in custody

No injuries were reported, the Charles County sheriff’s office says.

May 7, 2023

D.C. man shot and killed in Fairfax County, police say

A Washington man was fatally shot early Sunday in the Baileys Crossroads area of Fairfax County and another man was critically wounded, police said.

May 7, 2023

Sunday neared above-average warmth but missed that mark again

Meanwhile, a tiny amount of rain made it May’s wettest day.

May 7, 2023

Saturday offered almost simultaneous sunrise, moonset

And a splendid spring day in the 70s followed.

May 6, 2023

Seven slayings reported in seven days in District, according to police

The overall rate of homicides in the city has increased by about 17 percent since last year.

May 6, 2023