» Judge Sentenced Repeat Offender to 60 Months In Jail
D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Milton Lee sentenced a non-fatal shooting defendant to 60 months in jail as part of a “generous” plea agreement on Oct. 7. On March 14, Delante Glascoe, 42, pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of threatening to kidnap or...
4 Major U.S. States Facing ‘Serious’ Flood Warning Sunday
Four major U.S. states are facing a major flood warning on Sunday. A nor'easter is coming for the East Coast on Sunday. The storm will bring coastal flooding and high winds, according to the National Weather Service. The New York City area could get hit particularly hard. "The heaviest rain and ...
Longtime D.C. area broadcaster Craig Heist dead at 66
Tributes across the sports media world are pouring in following the death of longtime Washington D.C. and Baltimore area broadcaster Craig Heist. The Washington Post‘s Commanders beat writer Tom Schad shared the news of Heist’s passing on X, writing, “Craig was an absolute fixture in the local sports media scene for...
92% of DC Construction Groups Struggle to Hire Workers Amid ICE Raids
Washington, D.C. construction companies are noticing a significant shortage of workers and being forced to delay project timelines as many construction workers stay away from jobs in fear of deportation raids, reports Mimi Montgomery in Axios. According to a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and...
Newborn baby found dead in Northeast DC, investigation underway
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating the death of a newborn baby found in Northeast D.C. on Sunday morning. MPD officials said around 8:42 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the 300 block of 40th Street, Northeast, for a report of an infant death.
Local mother and son duo writes children’s book on bullying
On this week’s “Motivation with Marissa,” a local mother and son share details on their new children’s book, “The Elegant Elephant, Fly and Flea.” Dr. Lucille Hilliard and Marcellus Mitchell also talk about their personal experiences with being bullied as kids. They hope their book and story will help people learn...
» Closing Arguments After Victim Questions Shooter’s Identity in Love Triangle
Closing arguments commenced after the defense introduced a video showing the victim involved in a love triange allegedly naming a different potential shooter before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Oct. 7. Dominick Jackson, 41, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a...
Alexandria residents can safely dispose of unused medications at Drug Take Back Day
Alexandria residents will have the opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, and Alexandria Health...
Alexandria hosting design meeting on Valley Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project
Alexandria will host a community meeting next week on stormwater improvements for low-lying areas of Valley Drive, Crestwood Drive, Summit Avenue, and Dogwood Drive in the city’s North Ridge neighborhood. The $3.8 million Valley Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project is funded through the city’s Stormwater Utility...
Take a Step to End Hunger and Homelessness in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA — ALIVE!’s 44th Annual StepALIVE! Walkathon returns on Sunday, October 19 with the goal of raising $100,000 to support Alexandria families in need. With a new starting point at George Washington Middle School and two scenic new walking routes through Old Town (5 miles) and Del Ray (5k), this year’s...
