LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: ‘Essential Water Use Only’ request lifted for Prince George’s, Montgomery counties
A winter storm brought a mix of snow and ice to the D.C. area this past weekend. Stay with WTOP for the latest forecast, traffic reports and school closings in the aftermath of the first major snowstorm of the year. Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5...
» Married Co-Defs Take Pleas in Robbery Turned Shooting Case
Married co-defendants accepted plea deals for an armed robbery that resulted in a non-fatal shooting before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Jan. 29. Bernard Vance, 31, and Nikia Cunningham, 31, were originally charged with robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence,...
Ten Trapped on Metro Elevator at Tysons Metro Sunday afternoon
When my friends and I got off the train at the Tysons Metro station, I turned around to them and asked if they’d rather take the elevator instead of the escalator. (Famous last words!) It was brutally cold; the wind was whipping fast and the temperature was about 25...
8 Newly Opened Northern Virginia Restaurants to Try in February
It may be cold outside, but Northern Virginia’s dining scene is heating up. From sizzling Tex-Mex and soulful smashburgers to bold Pakistani flavors and coastal-inspired seafood, a wave of new openings is bringing warmth and excitement to the local food landscape. Here are the latest must-try spots to add to your...
Snow-covered roof of Alexandria church collapses
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The roof of a church in Alexandria reportedly collapsed under the weight of snow and ice from last week’s winter storm. Fairfax County Fire and EMS responded to the St. George Tigrai Orthodox Tewahdo Church on Cooper Road in Alexandria for a report of a building collapse.
Springfield, Virginia neighbors dig out icy streets together
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (7News) — Residents of Tyner Street in Springfield, Virginia, are grappling with mounting frustrations as their neighborhood remains encased in ice. Despite calls for assistance, they tell 7News that help has not arrived, leaving the community to fend for itself. A 7News viewer brought attention to...
Arrest Made in Southeast D.C. Chair Assault Case, MPD Seeks Second Suspect
Washington D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has reported an arrest in connection with the assault that occurred last October on Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. According to the MPD's press release, 34-year-old Korey Klimes from Cheverly, MD, was apprehended and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon...
Lefty’s Barbecue Closes After More Than 30 Years In Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. — For generations of Southern Maryland families, Lefty’s Barbecue was more than a place to grab a meal — it was part of the community. That chapter came to a close as the longtime Waldorf restaurant announced it has permanently closed after more than three decades.
Second arrest made in 2023 disappearance of woman from Southwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department has announced a second arrest in the case of Chyna Crawford, a woman who went missing in 2023 and was later found dead. On Jan. 29, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested 31-year-old Bjarni Cooper of Northeast D.C. Cooper faces charges including First Degree...
Not all is Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, “Even the rats have had enough.” and...
M Bachand shares with us from Mount Pleasant: “Even the rats have had enough.”. Wondering if you have any insight into this crazy situation we are having on our block in NoMa. It looks like someone, likely a neighbor, is actively trying to get more rats on the block....
