Residents in Northeast high rise left with no heat or hot water during DC...
WASHINGTON (7News) — Renters at the Affinity 2M apartments in Northeast D.C. said they've had no heat or hot water since Friday, smack in the middle of one of D.C.’s largest snowstorms and coldest weeks. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has already received and responded to...
Massive water main break in Bethesda snarls traffic on Rockville Pike
A large water main break near Rockville Pike and Cedar Lane in Bethesda is spewing water across several lanes of the roads, resulting in major traffic delays during the Wednesday evening rush hour, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials and traffic alerts. The break in an...
So, uh, about getting alleys plowed and trash collected – well uh – “We...
Curious… who is responsible for plowing alleys? Would love to hear who I can reach out to to communicate that ours hasn’t been touched.”. No, the District does not plow alleys. Will my trash and recycling be collected during a snowstorm?. Trash, recycling, and bulk items will be...
» ‘I Wish Y’all Were Dead,’ Victim’s Mother Says to Defendant at Sentencing
DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman sentenced a defendant to seven years imprisonment on Jan. 23, after he pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter, while the victim’s family argued he should be charged for murder. On Nov. 12, 2025, Keshawn Lavender, 24, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for his involvement...
Some DMV neighborhoods trapped in snow days after winter storm
WASHINGTON (7News) — More than two days after the winter storm moved out of the DMV, frustration is mounting in several neighborhoods where residents say snowplows still haven’t arrived — leaving streets impassable, cars trapped, and patience running thin. In Del Ray, Alexandria, residents sent 7News videos...
Mid-Atlantic Consumer Alert: Banana Supply Tightens in Maryland–Virginia Stores
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Banana shortages are being reported across parts of the Mid-Atlantic this February, with shoppers in several states noticing higher prices and sporadic gaps on grocery shelves....
Louisville man dies after 9-minute ambulance delay in Washington, DC apartment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man died after suffering cardiac arrest in his Washington, D.C., apartment just steps from a firehouse, sparking questions about the city’s 911 response. His family in Kentucky is now questioning the city’s emergency response. William Ostertag, 28, collapsed during a workout at...
Alexandria high school students feel confident about gun safety bills advancing in Richmond
Students from Alexandria City High School went to Richmond last Thursday to push for gun safety legislation with lawmakers as they hope the odds for passage have increased under the Democratic trifecta. ACHS’ Students Demand Action chapter took part in Advocacy Day at the state capital, which included conversations...
Falling ice from truck shatters couple’s windshield
A man and his wife are thankful to be alive after snow and ice from another truck flew off and shattered their windshield while driving in Northern Virginia.
Water main break, pipe bursts, and “maintenance” issues hit small businesses around town
Rough news from Rose Ave (2633 Connecticut Ave, NW):. “As you know, Rosebuds, we were extremely excited about reopening today to serve you all. However, when our bakers arrived at 2AM this morning – our bakery has, yet again, been flooded. We suspect it may be due to a water pipe bursting in the walls, making it...
