» Restaurant Shooting Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment
A defendant accused of shooting and killing a man inside of an America’s Best Wings pleaded not guilty at an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on March 27. Antoine Lawery, 20, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during...
Longtime Alexandria Restaurant Rebrands with New Concept
Del Ray Pizzeria is now Del Ray Public House — "a neighborhood restaurant with a roadhouse soul and a deep love for Alexandria," according to Visit Del Ray. This Del Ray favorite is stepping into its next chapter with the same incredible team, legendary pizza, community events and good vibes, plus a new menu and...
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces month-long celebration supporting formerly incarcerated
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Tuesday that celebrations for Second Chance Month will begin on April 1. Second Chance Month highlights the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated people and provides ways to strengthen pathways to successful re-entry into society. “When our returning...
Teens Nabbed In Benning Road Paintball Stickup
Two teenagers were arrested overnight after an alleged holdup at a convenience store on the 5000 block of Benning Road SE in Southeast Washington, D.C., according to police. Officers say that around 12:27 a.m., two youths walked into the business, implied they were armed, and demanded cash and merchandise before...
D.C.-Area Appliance Retailer Files for Chapter 11 After Nearly 30 Years
M&M Appliance Sales and Service, Inc., a longtime appliance retail company, has decided to proceed with bankruptcy proceedings. The retail brand has a total of three locations, which are based in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, VA. The company hasn’t shared a reason, but Chapter 11 filings typically allow businesses...
Paradise Mayor Storms D.C. As Insurance Bills Torch Fire-Scarred Town
Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder flew to Washington, D.C. this week to plead for federal dollars and policy fixes as California homeowners brace for yet another round of insurance hikes. The trip underscores how the Butte County town, still rebuilding from the 2018 Camp Fire, remains acutely exposed to premium shocks and...
NEW: Alexandria woman pleads guilty to stealing $22K from member of Congress
An Alexandria woman pleaded guilty today (Tuesday) in federal court for stealing more than $22,000 from her former employer, a member of Congress. Courtney Melissa Hruska, 40, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, a felony with a maximum term of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Peeping Tom Caught With Pants Down Outside Child’s Window By Parent In Waldorf, Sheriff...
Waldorf resident Phillip Keyes, 63, is behind bars after an incident that was reported late on Monday night, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 10 p.m. on March 30, officers were called to the 4000 block of Night Heron Court in Waldorf to investigate reports of a person looking into a...
Drift And Detained: Woman Charged After Dunkirk Stop; PCP-Laced Cigarette Found
DUNKIRK, Md. — A Fort Washington woman was arrested earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dunkirk led to the discovery of suspected drugs and paraphernalia, according to court documents. Keisha Yolanda Collins, 47, was taken into custody on March 23, 2026, following a traffic stop conducted by...
Alexandria’s Historic Huntley Is Now Part of the Underground Railroad Network
The National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program was established by Congress in 1998. It works to create a network of sites, programs, and facilities with a connection to the Underground Railroad. Sites are not limited to safehouses and include all types of places that played a part in enslaved peoples’...
