25 Things Baltimoreans Will Never Understand About Washington, DC
Here’s a playful love letter from up I-95: two close neighbors, wildly different vibes. Baltimore prizes grit, thrift, and flavor that sticks to your fingers; Washington loves polish, policy, and a calendar booked three weeks out. Where we see charm in rowhouse stoops and Orioles caps, DC sees name badges and...
Boston’s ‘No Kings’ signs, costumes send a message to Washington, D.C.
The signs, costumes and chants at Boston’s “No Kings” rally Saturday conveyed a sense of urgency and concern about government overreach. There were lighthearted signs, too. A handful of demonstrators dressed as lobsters called for “No Shellfish Kings.”. Support for GBH is provided by:. The event...
WATCH: ‘No Kings’ protestors take to the streets in the DMV
Tens of thousands of protestors flooded the streets in the DMV on Saturday with the "No Kings" protest.
Federal officer fires gun in NE DC, incident under investigation
WASHINGTON (7News) — An officer-involved shooting is under investigation after a federal law enforcement officer shot at someone, police said. People called 911 and reported gunshots around 8:47 p.m. at the 3900 block of Benning Road, Northeast, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). A federal officer...
Police searching for masked trio that terrorized Alexandria family
Alexandria police detectives are trying to identify the masked trio that terrorized a family in their home Tuesday night. In a Saturday news release, police said they are pursuing multiple, credible leads provided by community members, and "every tip is being thoroughly investigated." On Oct. 14, police were called...
Stabbing in Southeast DC leaves man hospitalized, suspect sought
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was sent to the hospital following a stabbing in D.C.'s Southeast area on Friday night, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Officers from the 7th District responded around 9:50 p.m. to the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast, for reports of a stabbing.
Where the Air Is Crisp and the Alpacas Roam: A Maryland Fall Retreat
There’s something about fall that calls for a good road trip—pumpkin patches, wineries, winding backroads, and wide-open fields that make you wonder what life might be like on a farm. So when I was invited to visit Black Barn Alpacas, Maryland’s largest alpaca farm, I grabbed my daughter, hit the road from...
License plate cameras may soon track parking time in DC loading zones
WASHINGTON - The days of guessing how long to feed the meter in D.C. loading zones may soon be over. The D.C. Council held a public hearing this week to explore new technology aimed at reducing double parking and improving traffic flow — by using license plate-reading cameras to monitor and charge vehicles parked in...
PHOTOS: Signs, posters created for No Kings Day protests in New York, DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets from Times Square to the National Mall on Saturday, waving flags and holding signs calling for accountability and democracy during nationwide "No Kings Day" protests. What is No Kings Day?. "No Kings Day" is a coordinated, nationwide protest movement...
Free food assistance for furloughed federal workers during shutdown
A D.C.-area food bank is stepping in to help furloughed federal workers who are having trouble making ends meet now that they’re missing paychecks. Starting next week, people can simply show their government I.D. and stock up on free food at Capital Area Food Bank, the organization’s CEO Radha Muthiah said.

















