U.S. Park Police recover gun after chase through Northeast Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — Three people were arrested Monday morning after a U.S. Park Police pursuit of a vehicle linked to an armed robbery ended in a crash involving five vehicles in Northeast Washington, D.C., authorities said. According to a U.S. Park Police spokesperson, the incident began around 7 a.m....
15-year-old arrested for Northwest DC carjacking
WASHINGTON - A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with an unarmed carjacking in Northwest D.C., police said. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 4, around 3 p.m. Police said a person was sitting on a scooter in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest, when the teen approached. The teen...
Unlicensed food trucks have taken over the National Mall
Near record numbers of tourists travelled to the National Mall over the July 4th weekend, according to the latest numbers from D.C.’s tourism agency. The surge in visitors celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday this summer has meant big business for the mall’s food trucks, serving locals and tourists alike a hot dog t
Maryland man allegedly tried to pass forged $11K check at Del Ray bank, police...
A Maryland man faces felony and misdemeanor charges in court this month for allegedly possessing and trying to deposit a forged check at a bank in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood. The suspect was arrested at the bank in the unit block of Herbert Street on June 16 after the...
Man dead after crash in Southeast DC, police investigating
Police said that a man died after a crash between two vehicles in Southeast D.C.
Deanwood’s Strand DC Goes Dark in $228K Rent Showdown
The lights have gone out again at Deanwood’s historic Strand Theater. The Strand DC, the restaurant credited with reviving the long-dormant venue, abruptly closed this week after its landlord said the business owes nearly $228,000 in unpaid rent dating back to February 2025. The shutdown leaves a freshly opened neighbo
Victim arrives at hospital after being shot in Congress Heights, police say
D.C. police are working to learn what led up to a shooting in Congress Heights that left a person hurt.
Civil rights leaders announce ‘March on Washington’ to defend voting rights
CHICAGO, July 14 (Chicago) – Civil rights leaders announced plans on Tuesday for a Washington march to defend voting rights, saying recent court decisions have weakened key federal protections against racial discrimination in voting. The coalition — led by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network and joined by...
Fairfax County considers major boundary change for new high school amid parent frustration
FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Fairfax County school leaders are considering major boundary changes that could affect where thousands of students go to school as the district prepares to open its first new high school in 20 years. What we know:. A public meeting took place at Luther Jackson Middle School...
Environmental Fallout, Lawsuits Stalk Potomac River After Sewage Spill
More than five months after millions of gallons of untreated sewage spilled into the Potomac River, aftershocks continue. Litigation, emergency repairs and a major leadership shakeup have followed in the wake of the Jan. 19 rupture of the Potomac Interceptor sewage pipe near in Montgomery County, MD. As much as 300 mil
