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We’re serving up more than half a century of history, flavor, and family. Few places in Washington, D.C., carry the cultural weight of Ben’s Chili Bowl. The restaurant has nourished generations, hosted presidents, and stood tall through change and challenge. Now, Ben Ali, owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl is out with a new...

She fought ovarian cancer for more than two years with courage, joy, and faith — and even in her final days, Jessica Shivers never lost her spirit or her love for the people around her. Shivers, 43, died peacefully on September 24 at Inova Fairfax Medical Center in Falls...

Arrest made in Southeast DC robbery involving pickaxe theft WASHINGTON, DC – Police have arrested a Northeast man accused of carrying out a violent robbery in Southeast Washington last month,…

Robert Jameson, 60, a resident of the District, received a seven-year prison sentence for an armed robbery at O'Connor's Liquors in Southeast D.C., as announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The sentencing, which took place in the D.C. Superior Court, also includes a subsequent five-year supervised release,...

WALDORF, Md. — A Riverdale woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly orchestrating two separate hotel robberies by directing an accomplice to target women she had personal disputes with. Trinity Mineye Coleman-Lord, 21, of Riverdale, Md., was arrested following an investigation that police say connected her...

The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) – 6th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial burglary that occurred in early June 2025. According to investigators, the suspect forced entry into a commercial office in the 9400 block...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A search is underway for a person who jumped off a bridge following a police chase from Virginia into Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning, said Virginia State Police. Shortly before 5 a.m. on Oct. 1, a trooper tried to stop a vehicle that was...

WASHINGTON — Detectives with the Franconia Police Department are investigating a teacher's assistant accused of touching two students inappropriately. On Sept. 25, Child Protective Services received two referrals that a teacher, now identified as Derrick Burroughs, 40, touched two of his students on separate...

Adoption fees will be waived for all dogs that are over 40 pounds for the month of October at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – [Editor’s Note: This story has been updated as of 7:15 p.m. 10/1/2025]. The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Fecre Desta, 62, who was reported missing yesterday. Police say Mr. Desta is non-communicative and has additional health concerns, raising...