The Washington National Cathedral: A beacon of faith and American history
(DC Bureau) – The Washington National Cathedral, the sixth-largest cathedral in the world, serves as a central space for national mourning and triumph atop Mount Saint Alban in northwest Washington. Construction on the Gothic cathedral began in 1907 and concluded in 1990. The Very Rev. Randy Hollerith serves as...
New drought watch amplifies concerns about long-term future of Potomac River flows
With the D.C. metro area now back under a regional drought watch, local officials have raised concerns about the ability of the Potomac River to meet the region’s long-term water needs. An increasing population, proliferation of data centers, climate change and the possibility of accidents closing access to the...
Store theft suspect caught on camera after alleged shoplifting attempt in Southwest D.C.
Police release image as search intensifies for person accused of concealing merchandise WASHINGTON, D.C. — A suspected shoplifter is being sought after allegedly concealing merchandise inside a Southwest Washington store before attempting to leave without paying. The incident occurred on May 20, 2026, in the 1100 block
Once a DC ‘gem,’ residents show Fort Chaplin Park Apartments in disrepair
Standing in her damp, dark apartment in April, Jazmyne Battle told how the laundry room near her basement unit in the Fort Chaplin Park Apartments flooded her home two months prior. “The water damaged my kids’ furniture. The mold got into the clothes. We couldn't take nothing,” said Battle, who...
Southeast Senior Bled Dry As Longtime Acquaintance Admits Raiding Her Account
A 79-year-old Southeast D.C. tenant living on Social Security realized something was very wrong when she suddenly could not cover her rent. By then, prosecutors say, thousands of dollars had already vanished from her bank account, drained by a woman she had known for years. The case ended this week with a guilty plea a
Maryland Spot Named Among America’s Coolest New Ice Cream Shops
Max’s Best Ice Cream in Bethesda has been named one of the “6 Coolest New Ice Cream Shops in America” by Food & Wine magazine, earning national recognition less than a year after opening its doors. Located at 7770 Woodmont Avenue, the shop debuted in July 2025...
Man Tased by officers, taken into custody after stabbing in Montgomery County
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County police are investigating an overnight stabbing that left one man injured and led to a suspect being Tased. According to Montgomery County police, officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were dispatched around 1:45 a.m. to the 12500 block of Georgia Ave
Million-Dollar Trust Bust: Maryland Woman’s Phantom Tax Refund Ends In Guilty Plea
US Currency (Unsplash) A Maryland woman admitted in federal court yesterday that she tried to...
UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’
Students walk across McKeldin Mall on the University of Maryland, College Park's campus. (Photo by Sam Gauntt/Maryland Matters) The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials addressed to “colleagues.”. The letter blames the layoffs
DC mother charged after 13‑month‑old daughter dies from dehydration and malnourishment, police say
WASHINGTON - A D.C. mother has been arrested in the death of her 13‑month‑old daughter, a case police say was ruled a homicide caused by neglect. Officers responded January 18 to the 4700 block of Southern Avenue for a report of an unconscious child and found a 13‑month‑old girl and a 13‑month‑old boy inside an apartme
