Motorcyclist dies in I-495 crash near Telegraph Road: state police
A motorcyclist died in a crash on the Capital Beltway yesterday (Wednesday) near Alexandria, according to Virginia State Police. State troopers responded around 3:52 p.m. to a collision between a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle and pickup truck on eastbound I-495 just west of Telegraph Road (Exit 176). Bystanders attempted to provide aid to the motorcyclist, who was found lying in the roadway by...
» Judge Finds Probable Cause in Felony Murder Case, Denies Defendant’s Release
DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt found probable cause in a felony murder case based on a detective’s testimony on April 13. A felony murder charge results from a homicide iconnected to another serious felony. Kevin Hider, 20, is charged with first-degree felony murder while armed for his alleged...
Sting Operation Surprises Alleged Scammer in Hudson Valley
A suspected phone scammer got the surprise of his life when he showed up in the Hudson Valley to pick up his money.
HUD Is Leaving Downtown DC. 1,000+ Employees Are Headed to Alexandria.
When a federal agency employing thousands of workers packs up its headquarters and moves across the Potomac, the ripple effects reach every corner of the region — from Metro ridership to downtown office vacancy rates to where federal workers eat lunch. That is exactly what just happened with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As of early April 2026, HUD has completed its...
Sen. Bennett-Parker’s bill that modernizes Virginia restaurant liquor regulations signed by governor
Gov. Spanberger signs HB975, replacing the state's 38-year-old food-to-alcohol ratio with a tiered system Alexandria restaurants had long sought
» Witness Claims ‘DC Crime Page’ Was Frequented By Homicide Defendant
The prosecution called witnesses who highlighted a homicide defendant’s internet search history before DC Superior Court Judge Dayna Dayson on April 13. Jamil Whitley, 38, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater...
The Best Tacos in the DMV
Tacos are always a crowd-pleasing food, and there are many restaurants in the DMV serving up delicious, authentic and unique spins on the classic Mexican dish. We asked locals for their recommendations for the best tacos in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Consider these restaurants the next time you want to celebrate Taco Tuesday!
» Prosecutor Alleges DNA Evidence Connects Co-Defendants to Congressional Intern’s Homicide
Prosecutors alleged DNA testing connected three co-defendants to the fatal shooting of a House of Representatives intern before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on April 10. Naqwan Lucas, 19, his brother Jailen Lucas, 17, and Kelvin Thomas, 17, are charged with conspiracy, first-degree premeditated murder while armed in a...
ICE agent accused of assault for pulling gun on 2 people on highway, charges...
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Baltimore warns women are offering ‘free hugs’ and then snatching victims jewelry without the...
What looks like a friendly stranger in a parking lot may actually be part of a growing theft trend that police across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region are now warning people about, and as ABC 7 News reporter Lianna Golden explained, the scam works because it feels disarming right up until the moment someone realizes their jewelry is gone.
