Arrest Made in September Van Ness Street Robbery in Northwest DC
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested Alfred Reeves, 54, of Northwest DC. He was arrested for a robbery that happened on September 18, 2025, in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street NW. Police say Reeves snatched a purse from a victim and ran away.
‘Inspect all candy’: Needles found in candy found to be child’s Halloween prank
An initial community-wide scare turned out to be an isolated prank by a small child.
AFD extinguishes Sunday blaze at West End dry cleaners
A small fire was extinguished at the Mark Center Cleaners yesterday evening (Sunday). The Alexandria Fire Department was called at around 5:45 p.m. and arrived at 1458 N. Beauregard Street to find flames coming out of the rear of the one-story building, according to dispatch reports. The fire was extinguished in 10...
Virginia’s Newest Barbecue Joint Opens Inside a Founding Farmers
Founding Farmers, the DMV-wide mini- chain of American restaurants since 2008, gets into the barbecue game for the first time. Its newest Alexandria, Virginia location will roll out a Central Texas-styled menu full of ribs, brisket, wings, house-made sauces, and sides, served in two- or four-person portions, in early...
Worker seriously hurt after collapse at DC home
A man was taken to the hospital after a home he was working on collapsed in Northwest D.C.
Man accused of threatening to kill member of Congress arrested steps from Senate building
Police arrested a Pennsylvania man who allegedly threatened to kill a member of Congress near the Senate building. Richard Griffin, 43, was stopped before a security screening.
Police Seek Community Help Identifying Suspect in K Street NW Assault
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking help to identify a suspect in an assault that took place on November 4, 2025, in the 500 block of K Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.
Alfred Street Baptist Church seeks permission to redevelop Old Town apartment with affordable housing
The Alfred Street Baptist Church is asking for the city’s permission to construct a four-story, 145-unit affordable apartment complex at an existing Old Town apartment. The church is proposing to demolish a 1.2-acre portion of the Olde Towne West apartment complex and redevelop it to “expand the number of affordable...
These parts of Virginia will be most impacted by SNAP delays
Virginia's northern, central and southeastern localities have the highest share of residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to data from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).
Armed duo in ski masks carjack red Honda in Southeast DC
Armed carjacking in Southeast DC prompts search for suspects and stolen red Honda WASHINGTON, DC – A broad daylight carjacking in Southeast Washington is under investigation after two masked suspects…
