Mass dismissal of fare evasion offenses sparks concern from DC Council: ‘Big problem’
Fare evasion has shaped up to be a massive problem in the District of Columbia, stoking concerns from local officials about enforcement mechanisms. Riders hopping gates to avoid paying the fare has been a problem that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has been trying to curb in the last few months. Whe
Parking meter rates, fines going up Wednesday in Alexandria
The changes, approved as part of the city's FY 2027 budget, mark the first increase to parking fines since 2007
Virginia Father Says Store Wrongly Accused His 14-Year-Old Daughter of Shoplifting: ‘Absolutely Outrageous’
A shopping trip at a Virginia mall turned into a stressful experience for a father and his 14-year-old daughter after they were accused of shoplifting at a clothing store, despite the father saying the jeans had been purchased from another retailer just moments earlier. The incident was shared on X...
Bowser says she ‘expects’ families to stay home for July Fourth fireworks due to...
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday anticipated that many people would not show up to the historic July Fourth fireworks show on the National Mall because of the event’s timing. The fireworks show for the country’s 250th birthday is set to last over 40 minutes and begin at 11 p.m., a departure from traditi
DC attorney general suing Ward 4 landlord amid poor living conditions, retaliation accusations
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced that the District is suing a landlord in Ward 4 for what, he said, was "dangerous and illegal housing conditions."
Virginia braces for possible water restrictions due to drought
Is your sunscreen handy? Air conditioner working alright?. The extreme heat is coming this week, and if you want to try to fry an egg on the pavement, go ahead — but be mindful of how much water you use to clean up after yourself. Virginia is bracing for...
The PARC at Tysons to close after five years of hosting community events
The PARC at Tysons will shut down at the end of this month, a few months shy of five years since it transformed a vacant retail building on Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) into a vibrant community events venue. Announced on June 17, the closure wasn’t planned or requested by events...
On the Town | Celebrating Fourth of July with fireworks, food, deals
From waterfront celebrations at Fourth at The Wharf and parades to backyard barbecues and dazzling fireworks shows, the holiday celebrates the traditions and events that make the Fourth of July special.
Fairfax firefighters help stranded family with baby after flat tire
Firefighters worked to get one family back on the road safely after they had a flat tire over the weekend.
DMV events offer Afrocentric perspective on America’s 250th anniversary
The July 4 weekend is almost here, an occasion Frederick Douglas called “a sham” in his scathing address of July 5, 1842, in Rochester, N.Y. What then can residents of the Washington, D.C. ‐ Maryland – Virginia area do to speak their minds, gather with like-minded souls and experience a sense of authenticity during the
