Firefighters battle stubborn, possibly gas-fed, fire in Franconia
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Firefighters are currently battling a two-alarm fire that has engulfed multiple units in a townhouse development in Fairfax County. The blaze was reported shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday in the 6400 block of Gladys May Lane in Franconia. According to a fire spokesman, several...
Daughter of Hip-Hop Star Continues Family’s HBCU Legacy
The daughter of hip-hop star 2 Chainz has chosen Howard University, extending a family HBCU legacy shaped by athletics, academics, and culture. The post Daughter of Hip-Hop Star Continues Family’s HBCU Legacy appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Buddhist monks on a months-long Walk for Peace will pass through Annandale
A group of Buddhist monks on a Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C., is expected to pass through Annandale, Falls Church, and Seven Corners next week. The monks began their 2,300-mile journey at the Dhammacetiya Temple in Fort Worth on Oct. 29. They plan to arrive in D.C....
Person jumps from second-story window to escape apartment fire in DC
One person was hospitalized after they jumped from a second-story window to escape an apartment fire in D.C. on Sunday.
Teens Build Igloo That Brings Together the Neighborhood After Difficult Ice Storm – LOOK
While millions of Americans hunkered down in their homes after ice storms encrusted the mid-Atlantic, two young teens got busy building community spirit—by building an igloo. They constructed their igloo in front of a house that was destroyed by a house fire a few months ago. Adeline Sutich and...
Snow piled atop transformer causes hourslong power outage at Tysons Corner mall
Virginia’s Tysons Corner Center was hit by a temporary power outage Sunday, leaving residents and consumers wondering what was going on. Aisha Khan, a spokesperson for the utility provider, confirmed that power was restored to the mall around 5:30 p.m. Khan said the electricity loss was caused by an...
Last Chance Today: Anacostia Organics’ 25% OFF Storewide Sale
Today is the final day to take advantage of 25% OFF storewide at Anacostia Organics, a Black woman-owned, community-rooted dispensary right here in Anacostia. Whether you’re a regular or stopping in for the first time, this is the moment to stock up and explore what’s on offer—at a serious discount. From curated...
DC weather: Watching for more snow Friday
Is more snow coming this week? FOX 5's Cesar Cornejo has the latest forecast.
“Meanwhile in U Street – Broken Water Main, cars are frozen in the water...
“DC Water reports a water outage on Wallach Place, NW, between 13th and 14th Streets due to utility repairs. The estimated restoration is 8-10 hours. Affected customers can contact DC Water at 202-612-3400.”. Update from PuckBuddys:. “Wallach Place residents out in force, employing every possible shovel and tool,...
Meanwhile in Mount Pleasant – Buses blocked (again. and again. and again)
Just checking in again on the basically daily occurrence here in Mt Pleasant. Once again, illegally parked (and/or poorly parked) cars are blocking the D72 from turning around. Cars are always parking in front of the stop sign on that strip of 17th St right next to Lamont Plaza. Not joking, this happens at least once...
