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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a defense attorney’s motion for judgement of acquittal on March 31, arguing there is more than enough evidence for a reasonable jury to find her guilty. Nakita Walker, 46, is on trial for three counts of second-degree murder, fleeing a law enforcement...

There’s a stone building tucked along a winding road in Potomac that’s been making hearts flutter since before your great-grandparents were born. Old Angler’s Inn has perfected the art of outdoor romance to such a degree that you might want to warn your dining companion in advance about the inevitable swooning.

There are moments in life when you need fancy food served on rectangular plates by servers who describe everything as “artisanal,” and then there are moments when you need a mountain of fries drowning in chili and cheese at a dive bar that doesn’t apologize for anything.

Dogs are wired for connection. They light up when they have playmates to chase or people to curl up beside, and that constant interaction fuels their joy. Many owners understand this instinct well, which is why they welcome more than one dog into their homes or choose doggy daycare so their pups can run, socialize,...

According to D.C. Witness data, there were five reported homicide incidents leaving five victims in March. This is a significant decrease from ten reported homicide incidents in February. As of April 3, The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) does not have any suspects for any of the five homicides. Among the...

Washington, D.C., city council members are moving to allow point-access apartment buildings up to 6 stories, aligning with a national trend. Implementation would run through the Construction Codes Coordinating Board, with new requirements tied to sprinklers, alarms, and smoke control. AI Summary. Washington, D.C.,...

A homicide trial was delayed on March 30 after the defense claimed prosecutors misinformed them that the victim’s wife had died in arguments before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson. Jamil Whitley, 38, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of...

Mark Gail/The Washington Post via Getty Images Health officials in Washington, D.C., have cooked up a wacky new plan to fix the rat problem in the city. DC Health, the agency charged with maintaining public health in the nation’s capital, has announced it’s going to use birth control on the rodents. The agency said...

WASHINGTON — Nearly two and a half years since 25-year-old Chyna Crawford went missing, DC Police has announced the fifth and — likely — last arrest in what is now a death investigation. Niquan Odumn, 24, of Southeast DC was indicted Friday and charged with first-degree murder...

WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — Police are looking for suspects after a student was jumped and robbed for his designer shoes near a Northwest D.C. high school on Friday afternoon. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the violent attack happened around 3:30 p.m. in the unit block of N Street, NW, shortly after...