It’s official: D.C. has the worst traffic in the country
Pull over, Los Angeles — D.C. ranks No. 1 for the worst traffic in the nation, per a new Consumer Affairs ranking. Why it matters: You're not imagining it. It's bad out there. Driving the news: D.C. dethroned LA for its famous congestion, topping the list of America's 50...
‘They’re gross’: Invasive spotted lanternflies take over DMV
RESTON, Va. (DC News Now) — They’re on trees, they’re on buildings, and sometimes they fly on you. The invasive spotted lanternflies have taken over the DMV. Just about everywhere you look lately, there are spotted lanternflies. “They’re everywhere. And they have no fear, and they don’t get out of your way, and they...
Metropolitan Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Southeast Washington, D.C.; Seek Public’s Help
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a deadly motorcycle collision that took place in Southeast Washington, D.C., over the weekend. The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, July 20, on the intersection of 51st Street and Southern Avenue, Southeast, and tragically resulted in the loss of one...
Southeast DC residents frustrated with crime after recent shootings speak out
WASHINGTON (7News) — What occurred on V Street in Southeast, D.C., on Wednesday is something that's all too familiar for people who live here. "Same old story," said one man who didn't want to be identified. "Lots of rounds fired. I heard dozens. Dozens." That man pointed 7News to...
Juveniles arrested after string of armed hold-ups in DC
WASHINGTON, DC — Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with six armed robberies that spanned several neighborhoods in Northeast DC over a five-day period this spring, police announced Monday.…
JUST IN: Alexandria Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso hired as Chief of Fairfax City...
The City of Fairfax has hired Alexandria Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso to be its next chief of police, ALXnow has confirmed. The Fairfax City Council hired Pedroso in a recent meeting, and his start date is Monday, Aug. 11. An official announcement is expected to be made this week, according to Matthew Kaiser,...
D.C. Natives Light Up the Stage at the 2025 National Cannabis Festival
Heat, humidity and occasional rain didn’t dampen the power of the 2025 National Cannabis Festival (NCF), a weekend that promoted peace, positivity and progress through policy discussions, vendors, and crowd-rocking acts at the Fields at RFK Campus July 18-19. With several performances from local artists,...
Crews battle fire at Tower Shopping Center in Springfield
When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames showing from the roof of Anytime Fitness at the Tower Shopping Center in Springfield.
Northern Virginia officials seek solutions to drivers blocking Arlington’s bus lanes
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) is considering various ideas to keep cars from blocking Arlington’s designated bus lanes. Nearly a decade after the county and Alexandria inaugurated the region’s first dedicated bus-only travel lanes, ticketing motorists who get in the way remains decidedly...
This Charming Diner In Virginia Has Mouth-Watering Waffles Famous Throughout The State
Hidden among Alexandria’s bustling streets sits Barnside Diner, an unassuming culinary treasure where waffle perfection has achieved legendary status among Virginia’s breakfast enthusiasts. Some places just get it right – that magical combination of atmosphere, service, and food that makes you want to set your alarm...
