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TAKOMA PARK, MD — Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrest of Ronald John Dyson, a 67-year-old man with no fixed address, on charges of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. According to an official statement from the department, the incident occurred on Sunday,...

Medics rushed the man to the hospital, where he later died.

WASHINGTON, DC – In a groundbreaking celebration earlier this year, the Library of Congress hosted one of the most spirited dance parties in its long and storied history. The occasion? Black History Month—and the spotlight was firmly on Soul Line Dancing, a beloved cultural tradition deeply rooted in the Black...

Alexandria, VA — Crystal City is about to gain a cozy new gathering place for bibliophiles and foodies alike. Slated to open later this summer at 1550 Crystal Drive, Daydrift Book Cafe will offer a thoughtfully curated blend of literature, locally sourced eats, and coffeehouse charm — a concept designed to cater to...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — To address chronic shortages of special educators and disability experts, leaders in the field are looking at best practices across early childhood, K-12 and postsecondary to focus on the similar challenges all three levels face in attracting, preparing and retaining special education professionals....

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday (July 18) that three more Alexandria residents have been selected for state board positions, continuing a notable trend of Northern Virginia appointments that has seen at least 14 Alexandria locals named to state roles in recent weeks. The latest appointees include Scott...

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is working to rescue those stranded inside a building surrounded by floodwater.

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has come up with a “preferred option” for managing traffic congestion and improving access for pedestrians and bicyclists on Gallows Road. The proposal calls for narrowing travel lanes and adding landscape buffers and wide sidewalks in Annandale. The entire Gallows Road...

Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a fatal shooting defendant’s request for release on July 11. Darvin Banks, 43, is charged with first degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in...

Storms outside the higher-risk zones caused problems in central Maryland with Flash Flood Warnings and a Flash Flood Emergency being issued outside Washington, D.C. Areas such as Bethesda, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring and Wheaton in Maryland were placed under a Flash Flood Emergency after 3-5" of rain fell...